Quang Thao Le (Van Lang University, Vietnam)
Thi Ngoc Diep Le (Van Lang University, Vietnam)
Huy Cuong Nguyen (Van Lang University, Vietnam)
Abstract
Grounded in the global Englishes language teaching (GELT) framework proposed by Galloway and Rose (2015), this study examined how Vietnamese EFL teachers understand global Englishes (GE) and GELT, and how they can be empowered for the new transition. We interviewed, one-on-one, ten EFL teachers from five different universities in Vietnam to explore in-depth qualitative data. We then thematically analyzed the data, employing single-case and cross-case strategies. We found that the Vietnamese EFL teachers had a moderate understanding of GE and GELT and expressed unreadiness and skepticism about the new shift. However, we conclude they can be empowered for the new teaching paradigm if they are provided with resourceful teaching materials, supported by innovative institutional policies and aligned with learners’ relevant expectations. We suggest that revisiting the curriculum for GE-embedded content and providing teacher professional development programs are necessary to navigate the the new GELT paradigm effectively.
Research (in person, 25 minutes)
Teacher Education / Professional Development
Primarily of interest to teachers of university students
About the Presenters
Le Quang Thao is an English lecturer at a university in Vietnam, conducting lectures on linguistics and teaching English language skills. He obtained his MA degree in applied linguistics from Curtin University, Australia. He is currently a PhD student in English language studies at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. His research interests include global Englishes, English education, and language ideologies.
Le Thi Ngoc Diep has worked as an English teacher at a private university in Vietnam. She gained an MA degree in TESOL from Canberra University, Australia. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD program at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. Her research interests focus on the quality of teaching and learning English, cross-cultural pragmatics, and curriculum design.
Nguyen Huy Cuong is an English lecturer at Van Lang University, Vietnam. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Open University Malaysia. Over the past eight years, he has taught various subjects, including English skills, linguistics, and English for specific purposes. His research interests focus on English language teaching, teacher professionalism, teacher emotions, and computer-assisted language learning.
