In the context of international integration, the ability to communicate in multiple languages is becoming more and more important and necessary.

Facing this trend, the 6^th Annual Open TESOL 2018 conference was held to share and exchange ideas, theory and practice in foreign language teaching ​​in different local situations. In addition, the conference also promoted the use of innovative approaches in foreign language learning and teaching to improve quality of English teaching as well as to improve research methods and methodology.

The conference was honored to welcome the participation of keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Marc Helgesen, Fulbright Scholar, Regional English Language Office, US. Embassy in Vietnam; Senior Assis. Prof. David Campell, Department of Human Sciences, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Canh, University of Foreign Languages (Vietnam National University – Hanoi); and Dr. Bao Dat, Monash University (Australia).

Attending the conference, there were more than 200 delegates who are lecturers, researchers, scientists, managers, post-graduate students from more than 30 universities, research institutions, high schools, educational organizations: Monash University (Australia), British University Vietnam, Concordia University (Canada), Nayoga University (Japan), Hoa Lu University, An Giang University, Da Nang University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy, Pham Ngoc Thach Medical University, Thai Nguyen University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Languages and International Studies (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City), Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU, HCMC), Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Binh Duong University, etc.

Over the conference, participants discussed and exchanged ideas about practical work experience with great enthusiasm, contributed both theoretical and practical aspects of foreign language teaching and learning ​​to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Furthermore, the conference also provided a great opportunity for lecturers, students to meet and discuss with international experts on community-interest topics such as the science of happiness in learning and teaching; diverse perspectives on language, learners, and teaching methods; application of information technology in language teaching and learning; creativity in education, etc.

Tuệ Tuệ

Language learning and teaching transformation in the post-method era

 15:15 – 15:40 Scaffolding in Peer Interaction by by Vietnamese College Students – Vo Khanh Linh

 15:45 –  16:25 Tesol and technology: Where are we heading ? – Assist. Prof. David Campbell

13:00 – 13:50 Reflecting on the ELT Complex and dynamic landcape: language, learners, learning and pedagogy – Assoc. Prof. Le Van Canh.

13:55 – 14:20 Session 4: Factors Causing Obstacles in Vietnamese Visually Impaired Learners’ Learning English – Hoang Thi Nhat Tam

14:25 – 14:50 Session 5: From Daily Conversation Language Setting to Drama in Teaching Speaking for first year students – Tran Thi Minh Phuong, Nguyen Minh Phuong

10:30 – 10:55 Session 1: Growth Mindset Feedback: Student’s Writing Development and Motivation – Vu D. T. P. Thao

11:00 – 11:25 Session 2: An Investigation into the Level of Foreign Language Anxiety and Its Relationship with Oral Performance – Ha Nhat Linh

11:30 – 11:55 Session 3: Motivational Strategies Exploited in Teaching Speaking to First Year Mainstream Student – Nguyen Kieu Oanh

Language learning and teaching transformation in the post-method era

08:30 – 09:15 Opening ceremony

09:15 – 10:05 ELT and The Science of Happiness: Positive psychology in the language classroom – Prof. Marc Helgesen

THE 6 th OPEN TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018

Language learning and teaching transformation

in the post-method era