You are cordially invited to attend and present papers at the 10thAnnual International Conference on TESOL in Vietnam. The conference will be collaboratively organized by SEAMEO Regional Training Center (SEAMEO RETRAC) in Vietnam and Curtin University in Australia. The event provides an excellent venue for academics, researchers, students and professionals in the field of English language education to share and discuss research findings, experiences, and practical and theoretical issues related to the teaching of English to learners of different backgrounds, levels, interests and motives.
Theme:
Diversification and Engagement
in English Language Teaching
Date: 15-16 August, 2019
Venue: 35 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Session Strands
Strand 1: Language Skills and Language Systems
Acquiring, processing, teaching, and using second language skills and language systems
Possible presentation topics:
- teaching of speaking, listening, reading & writing
- teaching of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar & discourse
- integrated teaching of language skills/ language skills and language systems
Strand 2: Content and Language-Integrated Approaches
Diverse methods of instruction in content and language integrated learning or English as a medium of instruction.
Possible presentation topics:
- content-based/task-based/project-based instruction
- content and language integrated learning
- English for specific purposes
- English as a medium of instruction
Strand 3: Digital Technologies in ELT
Issues related to language teaching and learning with the application of digital technologies
Possible presentation topics:
- online learning and teaching
- computer/mobile-assisted language learning (CALL/MALL)
- massive open online courses (MOOCs)
- blended/hybrid settings for language learning and teaching
Strand 4: Language Assessment
Diversification of techniques and strategies in second language testing, assessment, and evaluation
Possible presentation topics:
- Designing and administering different kinds of tests and testing
- Alternative assessment of students’ learning
Strand 5: Teacher Professional Development
Continuing professional development of teachers in diverse teaching settings
Possible presentation topics:
- reflective practice
- teacher identity and classroom-based/action/practitioner research in/for continuing teacher learning
- continuing education and professional development