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Description
In the context of rapid globalization, English Language Teaching (ELT) in Vietnam must prepare students for international engagement through empowered educators who are ready to transform the educational landscape. This paper, titled "Advancing Vietnam’s ELT: Sustainable Teacher Development for Global Readiness in High School and University" explores innovative professional development (PD) strategies aimed at cultivating lasting competencies for teachers at high school and university levels, two pivotal stages for students' academic and career success. It suggests a multifaceted approach with training in sustainability themes, intercultural competence, digital skills, global competence, and reflective practices with peer collaboration for lifelong growth in the face of Vietnam's several challenges including large class sizes, exam-driven high school curricula, diverse proficiency levels, and limited professional development access. A “Sustainable ELT Teacher Toolkit" is also introduced with an aim to offer digital resources like eco-conscious lesson plans and global readiness guides tailored to Vietnam’s diverse contexts. This framework fosters student global readiness while ensuring teacher sustainability. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for the nationwide scaling of sustainable professional development, in accordance with Vietnam's goals for global integration. This research offers significant insights for educators and policymakers who seek to enhance innovative and sustainable ELT practices, strengthen Vietnam’s teaching workforce and inspire a brighter, connected future for students in a globalized world.
Biography
Nguyen Vu Minh Anh is a passionate English instructor at the English for Specific Purposes Department (ESPD), Hanoi University. With over five years of teaching experience and a Master’s degree in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching, she specializes in effective and innovative language education. Minh Anh is deeply interested in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Task-Based and Project-Based Language Teaching (TBLT and PBLT), and the integration of technology in the classroom. She is also dedicated to teacher training and developing intercultural competence in language teaching. Committed to creating engaging, student-centered learning environments, Minh Anh supports students and educators in adapting to the evolving demands of English language education.