On April 28-30, 2023, the International Seminar on Language Teaching and Learning Today 2023 took place successfully at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE).
LTLT is an international seminar series which was initiated, and oriented towards content development by the Faculty of foreign languages of HCMUTE. The purpose of the seminar is to build TESOL capacity and empower the foreign language learning community by exploring the critical issues of language teaching and learning for the community's sustainable development in the 21st century. The seminar featured three speakers: Prof. Dr. Andy Gao, Dr. Christine O'Leary, and Dr. Dang Thi Van Anh, who delivered talks on the issue of diversity and learner autonomy in today's foreign language learning.
International Seminar on Language Teaching and Learning Today 2023
English language students in Ho Chi Minh City, teachers, teaching method teachers, educational technology providers, policymakers, experts, researchers, and stakeholders in the field of language education were present at LTLT 2023 in order to address the challenges of learning diversity and learner autonomy in the field of language education today. The seminar noted the creative activities and insight of instructors and students in various contexts for the sustainable development of high-quality education.
The topics of the 2023 LTLT Seminar include
- Learner autonomy, individual learning, and collaborative learning;
- Lean factors, learning motivation, and interests;
- Language development and learning opportunities;
- Learning attitude and national identity;
- Learning behaviors in a self-directed learning environment;
- Language and culture in the English learning community;
- Presentation and development of documents in the context of globalization;
- Assessment of learming achievement in constructivism;
- Teaching practice in blended learning mode;
- Guidance on English resources for learning and knowledge development;
- Enhanced technology for language teaching and learning;
- Content and Language Integrated Learning;
- Professional development practice for language teachers;
- Community-based approach to sustainable development.
Speaker Prof. Dr. Andy Gao presented at the Seminar
Speaker Dr. Christine O'Leary presented at the Seminar
"In the new era for globalization, investment in foreign language learning has increased significantly in order to add more job opportunities. The workforce is increasingly required to communicate effectively not only in English but also in at least one other language for business success. For language learners, the requirements for study and training programs are more specific. The curriculum is also specially tailored to their learning needs. This requires diverse training objectives, flexible distribution methods, and optimal teaching methods to add sustainable value from quality language practice.” Dr. Dang Tan Tin - Dean of HCMUTE Faculty of Foreign Languages gave an opening speech at the Seminar.
Dr. Dang Tan Tin - Dean of HCMUTE Faculty of Foreign Languages gave an opening speech at the Seminar
LTLT 2023 will provide an effective forum for professionals, faculty, students, and language learners from different teaching and learning contexts to better understand developments in the profession. Critical discussions, empirical research, and innovative practices will be undertaken to consider learner diversity and learner autonomy. Thereby, they contribute to creating favorable conditions for the process of service improvement, professional value, and teaching quality at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education.
Organizers, speakers and students at the seminar