More than 100 world experts participate in research on English teaching

The 16th International Conference on English Language Teaching and Research, organized by the SEAMEO Regional Training Center in Vietnam in collaboration with Curtin University (Australia), took place on August 14 and 15 in Ho Chi Minh City. The theme of the conference this year is "English Language Education : Global Perspectives and Local Practical Applications".

The workshop attracted more than 100 delegates and speakers who are teachers, lecturers, researchers, and experts from schools and educational institutions in and outside Southeast Asia.

In particular, the conference was attended by leading speakers in the field of English research and teaching, including: Professor Greg Kessler, Professor of Innovative Learning Design and Technology, Ohio University (USA); Dr. Gary Bonar, Lecturer in Language and TESOL, Monash University (Australia); Professor Thomas Robb, President of the Extensive Reading Foundation, Honorary Professor of Kyoto Sangyo University (Japan); Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai Huu, Director of the National Foreign Language Project, Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam;...

Ms. Le Thi Thuy Duong, Director of SEAMEO Regional Training Center in Vietnam, said that the theme of this year’s conference is both topical and practical, reflecting the global trend of teaching in English, while acknowledging that each local context has its own opportunities and challenges. This is also in line with Vietnam’s orientation in promoting English as a second language in schools.

The reports focus on the implementation of English-Medium Education (EME), and examine the impact of global educational trends on teaching practices in Vietnam and the Southeast Asian region, including: Innovative approaches to teaching and learning; curriculum integration and interdisciplinary learning; application of artificial intelligence technology in EME; assessment and quality assurance in EME; challenges in policy implementation; teacher training and professional development.

"Through the workshop, we hope to find effective practices, creative approaches and research-based solutions that can be flexibly applied to local realities to bring practical benefits to learners," Ms. Duong hopes.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hon-100-chuyen-gia-the-gioi-tham-gia-nghien-cuu-ve-giang-day-tieng-anh-196250814172051828.htm