VietTESOL International Convention 2025

This research explored ICT competence among final-year students in English Language Teaching at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research combined quantitative data from a survey of 150 students with qualitative insights from interviews with 10 selected participants. The study examined students’ self-perceived competence across six key areas: understanding ICT-related issues, using technical tools, applying ICT in lesson planning and implementation, employing ICT in student assessment, using ICT for classroom management, and applying ICT for professional development. Overall, students generally rated themselves as competent across all areas, with most expressing confidence in their abilities. Only a small number identified themselves as not competent. The study also explored the challenges students face, such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to continuous training, outdated curricula, a lack of practical experience, and low motivation. Based on these insights, students proposed greater institutional support, including more frequent workshops and ICT-focused seminars. The research highlights the importance of ICT competence for future English teachers in the digital age and recommends the development of a national ICT competence framework tailored to the needs of Vietnamese ELT students.
Keywords: ICT competence, ELT, teacher education, challenges, institutional support