CONFERENCE PROGRAM

FRIDAY MORNING - A509

08h00 - 09h30 Workshop Threading the needle of academic publishing for budding post graduate students and budding researchers
09h30 - 10h00 Tea break by Associate Professor Jonathan Newton, Victoria University of Wellington
10h00 - 11h00 Information Day
11h00 - 11h30 Q&A

CONFERENCE THEMES
Theme 1 Language assessment and testing Theme 7 Language teacher education
Theme 2 Language in the classroom Theme 8 Learner autonomy and learner strategies
Theme 3 Language learning and identity Theme 10 Linguistic landscapes
Theme 4 Language learning and teaching Theme 12 Second language acquisition
Theme 5 Language policy and planning Theme 13 Technology and learning
Theme 6 Language teacher cognition

SATURDAY MORNING 04 NOVEMBER 2023

07h00 - 08h00 Registration - Auditorium B (Block B, Floor 5)
08h00 - 08h15 Welcoming & Music Performances - Auditorium B (Block B, Floor 5)
8h15 - 8h20: Remarks by Professor Huynh Van Son, President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
8h20 - 8h25: Remarks by Professor John Macalister, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
08h15 - 08h40 8h25 - 8h30: Remarks by Dr Nguyen Thi Mai Huu, Director of the National Foreign Language Project (NFLP)
8h30 - 8h35: Remarks by Mr Scott James, New Zealand Trade Commissioner & New Zealand Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
8h35 - 8h40: Photoshooting and Tokens of gratitude
Plenary speech 1: From Master to Magician: The endless quest for teaching effectiveness - Professor John Macalister, Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
08h40 - 09h30 Plenary 1
Auditorium B (Block B, Floor 5)
09h30 - 09h40 Transition time to Floor 1 (3 lifts facing Auditorium B on the way out; or walk straight ahead and turn right, there's another lift in Block C, in case of heavy traffic; or take the stairs)
Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116) Room 7 (B117) Room 8 (B118) Hallway of Block B, Floor 1
THEME 1 THEME 7 THEME 12 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 2 THEME 13 THEME 4, 8, 13 (POSTERS)
45-min WORKSHOP Difficulties in obtaining the
Pragmatics and
Effects of required certificate of
instructional 45-min WORKSHOP
Shadowing with Overcoming the Using songs in a english of the senior English
pragmatics in Comparing
A focus group study Enhanced Script: hesitation of low bilingual or major students at AGU: An
second/foreign I've got the books incidental L2 The concept of using
in Peer-review Vietnamese EFL level student when monolingual investigation into the
09h40 - 10h05 Session 1 language pre-service but my students grammar gains ChatGPT to enhance
Assessment: Trust learners’ Acquisition studying speaking classroom for 3-12- writing skill
teacher education: won’t read! across different incidental vocabulary
and Fairness of English skills for the IELTS year-old learners to Nguyen Xuan Binh, An Giang
A case study in input modes learning among
Consonant-Vowel examination promote language University, Vietnam National
Australia and Vietnamese students
Linking acquisition and University, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
content learning
Nguyen Chi Duc & Pham
Le Huong, Phu Xuan Bui Duc Tien, Ho Chi Effects of Impromptu
University (Thua Thien Minh City University
Nguyen Tam,
Matthew Book, The Ton Nu Tuy Anh, Speaking and Speeches on
Thomas Robb, Kyoto Xuan Tho, University of Hue Province) & Le International
Chinese University of University of Huynh Sang, Can Tho Languages and of Education & Special Occasions on Public
Sangyo University Huong, University of University, Vietnam
Hong Kong Economics Ho Chi University International Studies,
(Emeritus), Japan Foreign Languages and Nguyen Hoa Phuong National University Speaking Competency
(Shenzhen, China) Minh City Vietnam National Quynh, Dong Nai Development: A Case Study
International Studies,
University (Hanoi) (Ho Chi Minh City)
Hue University University of EFL College Students in
Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116) Vietnam
THEME 3 THEME 7 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 4 Tran Anh, University of
Perceptions and Languages and International
Enhancing Speaking Challenges of Studies, Vietnam National
Reclaiming one’s An evaluation of the University, Hanoi
Exploratory action Skills through the Do we need an IELTS English Essay
professional English textbook
research: Six Thinking Hats trainer or an IELTS Writing:
identity: the “Four Corners, Level Students’ Readiness for
Experiences of Approach: An teacher for IELTS Perspectives from
perspectives of 2”: A study at Ho Chi Online Learning: A Study in
Vietnamese primary Investigation into preparation Vietnamese EFL
Migrant Workers in Minh City University University of Languages
EFL teachers. Effectiveness and courses? teachers and
Canada of Technology and International Studies
Student Perceptions learners in tertiary
10h10 - 10h35 Session 2 education Trinh Hong Linh, University of
Languages and International
Nguyen An & Vo Studies, Vietnam National
Tran Tan Phat,
Phan Do & Le Huong, Thanh, HCMC University, Hanoi
Bui Trang, An Giang Nguyen Tat Thanh
Pham Hoang, Ho Chi University of Foreign Ha Van Sinh, PTC University of Social
University, Vietnam University & Bui Thu
Minh City University Languages and Language Center Sciences and The ontology of creativity in
National University Hien, Ho Chi Minh
of Education International Studies, (Khanh Hoa Province) Humanity, Vietnam master programs in
(Ho Chi Minh City) City University of
Hue University National University Vietnamese glocalisation:
Technology
(Ho Chi Minh City) The program benchmark
10h35 - 11h00 Refreshment (Block B, Floor 1) from teacher voices
Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116) Room 7 (B117) Room 8 (B118) Dinh Tran Hanh Nguyen &
THEME 2 THEME 7 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 8 THEME 4 THEME 6 Dao Xuan Phuong Trang, Ho
Chi Minh City University of
Education, Andy Tri Nguyen,
Vocabulary 45-min WORKSHOP TESOL International
Enhancing Speaking
Demands of English majors' Promoting cultural Academy (Ho Chi Minh City)
Skills of Secondary Fostering learner
Insights into ESP Academic Spoken awareness of the literacy through the Vietnamese teachers’
Students Through autonomy in
11h05 - 11h30 Session 3 course design in English Revisited: A importance of use of songs in understanding of L2
Task-Based speaking practice
Vietnamese context Case of University culture in English English language speaking fluency and
Learning: An Action outside class hours
Lectures and TED language learning classrooms their practices within
Research Approach
Presentations classroom contexts

Tran Thi Minh Thu, Multilingualism in Primary

Victoria University of Education: A Study of
Tran Ngoc Ha, Nguyen Phuc, Wellington Translanguaging Practices
Nguyen Trang & and Challenges among
Nguyen Tat Thanh University of Tran Nguyen Tri (Wellington, New
Le Dinh Tung, Ho Chi Nguyen Duyen, Educators
Thuy Dang Ngan, FPT University & Tran Languages and Dung, Ho Chi Minh Zealand)
Minh City University University of Dao Xuan Phuong Trang &
University (Hanoi) Thu Thuy, Ho Chi International Studies, City University of Ho Chi Minh City
of Education Economics Ho Chi Nguyen Ho Thanh Truc, Ho
Minh City College of Vietnam National Education University of Foreign
Minh City Chi Minh City University of
Economics University (Hanoi) Languages and
Information Education
Technology
Striking the Balance:
Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116) Room 7 (B117)
Fostering Effective AI
THEME 1 THEME 6 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 8 THEME 1
Interaction while
Cultivating
Safeguarding Academic
Refining VSTEP Structures and Vietnamese comprehensive
Teachers’ beliefs Online English Integrity in Business English
Speaking Skills: EFL Functions of Lexical university students’ development
Dynamic and practices about Language Teaching Education
Teachers' Bundles in Student language mindsets through rubric-
Assessment scaffolding reading at public schools in Dinh Tran Hanh Nguyen, Ho
Motivational and Expert Timed about EFL speaking: referenced self-
Approach in Second comprehensionthro Vietnam: Voices Chi Minh City University of
Approaches and Argumentative examining the role assessment:
Language Classroom ugh questioning at from education Education
Factors Influencing Writing: A Corpus- of demographic Insights from an
pre-reading stage leaders Dao Xuan Phuong Trang, Ho
Level 3 Proficiency Driven Study factors interpreting training
Chi Minh City University of
program
11h35 - 12h00 Session 4 Education
Nguyen Thanh Luan, Western Andy Tri Nguyen, TESOL
Sydney University, Dao Phung, International Academy (Ho
Nguyen Sang Ngoc, University of Cambridge, Tran
Chi Minh City)
Fabulous Mekong Nguyen Xuan Nghia, Le Nghi Tran, Ho Chi Minh City
Vu Thi Thu Trang, Ho Open University, Le Van Thinh, Bui Thao, Ho Chi Saigon ISB Ho Chi Minh City
Hong Thuy & Vo Thu, English Center (Can Hanoi University of Nguyen Nhi, Can Tho
Chi Minh City Banking Academy (Phu Yen Minh City University University of Banking
Dong Thap Univesity Tho City) & Nguyen Science and Province), Nguyen Anh Thi, University
University of Banking of Education
Buu Huan, Can Tho Technology Can Tho University & Nguyen
Mai Xuan Nhat Chi, **The posters are on display
University
Manchester Metropolitan in the main hall and will last
University throughout Sessions 1-4

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 SATURDAY AFTERNOON 04 NOVEMBER 2023
12h05 - 12h50 Lunch (Block B, Ground Floor, Canteen)
Multi-word expressions in second
Step 0 – Preparing Students to Enter The missing piece of the puzzle, why we Understanding Teacher Autonomy Through EFL Teachers’ Online
language learning: What are they and
External Learning Communities need extensive reading Teaching Experiences
why are they important?
Featured Room B405 (online presentation) Room C506 Room B604 Room B605
12h55 - 13h30
Speeches
A/Professor Anna Siyanova-Chanturia,
Andy Duenas, National Geographic Learning Professor Rob Waring, Notre Dame Seishin
Victoria University of Wellington (New Dr Muthita (Fai) Chinpakdee, Chiang Mai University (Thailand)
Vietnam University (Japan)
Zealand)
13h30 - 13h40 Transition time to Floor 5 (3 lifts in Block B, 1 in Block C)
Plenary speech 2: Building English Learning Communities to Develop Students’ Communicative Competence in Vietnam: Reality and Solutions - Dr Nguyen Huu Quyet, Hong Duc University
13h40 - 14h30 Plenary 2
Auditorium B (Block B, Floor 5)
14h35 - 14h55 Refreshment (Block B, Floor 1)
PARALLEL SESSIONS
Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116) Room 7 B117 Room 8 (B118)
THEME 1 THEME 6 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 4 THEME 8 THEME 4 THEME 4
The effectiveness of
vocabulary
Exploring EFL
How do language acquisition through Unveiling Pre- 45-min WORKSHOP
Lecturers' Concerns Using project-based
teachers in Vietnam context-based Service EFL Typical Features of Foreign Language
in the Adoption of learning in an EMP
respond to learning of non- Teachers' Attitudes Anxiety in English Classes among The frequency of
Blended Learning: A speaking class:
assessment reform? English-majored towards Vietnamese Undergraduates: Causes and 45-min WORKSHOP Implementing Teaching
Case Study in a Students’
A mixed-method students at the Gamification: A Solutions Techniques in Online and
Vietnamese perspectives
study. University of Thematic Analysis Choosing the Right Face-to-face EFL Teaching
University
Danang, Campus in Materials for Environments. A Case Study
Kon Tum Extensive Reading in the Mekong Delta
15h00 - 15h25 Session 5
Cao Phuong, Hanoi
National University
Huynh Nhung,Ho Chi
of Education, Victoria Huyen Kieu Tram & Dang Anh Phuong, Vietnam
Ly Thi Tra My, Can Truong Thi Kieu Van, Minh City University Professor Rob
University of Dao Thi Anh Truong, National University Ho Chi
Tho University of The University of Da of Education & Tran Waring, Notre Dame
Wellington (New University of Dinh Nguyen Do, FPT University (Hanoi) Minh City (Ben Tre Campus)
Medicine and Nang (Kon Tum Lien, Intertu Seishin University
Zealand) & Peter Gu, Economics Ho Chi School of Foreign Languages,
Pharmacy Campus) Education (Ho Chi (Japan)
Victoria University of Minh City Can Tho University
Minh City)
Wellington (New
Zealand)

Using peer teaching

Investigating the
to improve the Investigating the
effect of
Vietnamese English An investigation effectiveness of effectiveness of
translanguaging
Majors’ Knowledge into Vietnamese EFL teaching and ideational
practices on non- An exploration of demotivating factors in
of Academic high school learning english for grammatical
15h30 - 15h55 Session 6 English major collaborative writing activities in IELTS
Collocations and Its teachers’ attitudes finance at university metaphor in
students' listening preparation courses
Relationship with towards teaching of finance and improving non-
skills at a
Vocabulary Size moral values accounting: majored students'
Vietnamese higher
difficulties and academic writing
education context
solutions

Andy Tri Nguyen, TESOL International

Nguyen Oanh, Ho Chi
Academy (Ho Chi Minh City), Saigon ISB Ho
Minh City University Nguyen Toan Bao
Nguyen Hang, Tran Thuy & Tran Le, Chi Minh City University of Banking; Bui
Nguyen Hoa, Huynh of Social Sciences and Chau, Posts and
University of Foreign University of Finance Huynh, Ho Chi Minh City University of
Huyen & Nguyen Thi Humanity & Nguyen Telecommunications
Language Studies, and Accounting Education; Dang Anh, University of Social
Bich Nhi, Can Tho Dung, University of Institute of
The University of (Quang Ngai Sciences and Humanity, Vietnam National
University Technology, Vietnam Technology (Ho Chi
Danang Province) University - Ho Chi Minh City & Dang Huong,
National University Minh City)
International University, Vietnam National
(Ho Chi Minh City)
University - Ho Chi Minh City

Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116) Room 7 B117

Classroom
A rationale for Analysing Young
assessment in Baseline reading Mindfulness in
considering Learner’s
English Medium habits and attitudes Language Exploring English majors’ Self-directed ER Central and
language teacher Engagement in
Instruction: Insights to online graded Education: A Critical Learning Readiness Xreading
motivation through Game Activities in
from Vietnamese reading Review
a complexity lens EFL Lessons
economics teachers
16h00 - 16h25 Session 7

Nguyen Huy Cuong,

Luong Thi Thu Thao, Ho Chi Minh City Open Professor Rob
Vo Doan Tho & Nguyen Anh, Le Hong Phuong Greg Rouault, International
University Waring, Notre Dame
Nguyen Phu Quynh University of Waikato Thao, Dong Thap Hiroshima Shudo University, Vietnam
Le Thi Thuy Nhung, Ho Chi Minh City Seishin University
Nhu, UEH University (New Zealand) Univesity University, Japan National University
University of Banking (Japan)
(Ho Chi Minh City)

Supporting teachers with task-based language teaching Extensive Reading for Classes and Independent Learners in Teacher education preparing second language instructors to teach
through shared reflective practice Under Resourced Areas pronunciation: Narratives from Vietnamese secondary EFL teachers
Featured
16h30 - 17h15 Room B405 (online presentation) Room B604 Room B605
Speeches
Dr Karen Ashton, Massey University (New Zealand) Professor Thomas Robb, Kyoto Sangyo University (Japan) Dr Loc Nguyen, UEH University (Vietnam)

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 SUNDAY MORNING 05 NOVEMBER 2023
08h00 - 08h10 Welcome (Auditorium B)
Plenary speech 3: The transformative power of dialogue in teaching and teacher education - Associate Professor Jonathan Newton, Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
08h10 - 09h00 Plenary 3
Auditorium B (Block B, Floor 5)
09h00 - 09h10 Transition time to Floor 1 (3 lifts facing Auditorium B on the way out; or walk straight ahead and turn right, there's another lift in Block C, in case of heavy traffic; or take the stairs)
Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116)
THEME 1 THEME 13 THEME 13 THEME 13 THEME 13 THEME 7
45-min WORKSHOP
45-min WORKSHOP
Vietnamese EFL teacher’s perceptions of The Application of
Blended training for English courses at
the implementation of the 2018 new Quizizz in IU Teacher turned
Thai Nguyen University of Information & The use of presentation tools in teaching Optimising Student’s
English curriculum on assessment practice Intensive English materials writer: how
Communication Technology - Problems English to EFL learners Motivation: Empowering
in high schools in Mekong Delta of Classes: Students’ AI can help teachers
and Solutions Teachers with Full Marks
Vietnam Perceptions create their own
Giving Practice.
materials
09h10 - 09h35 Session 8
Luu Dang Kim Cuc &
Nguyen Khanh Linh, University of Transport
Bui Diem Bich Huyen, Duong Thi Hong An & Pham Hang Thuy, Do Khoa, The
and Communications (Ho Chi Minh City) Fabiansson Hien (Minnie),
Le Thanh Hieu, Nguyen Trung Truc High International Thai Nguyen University of Information and National College of
University of Social Sciences and Humanity, The University of Sydney
School (Long An Province) University, Vietnam Communication Technology; Nguyen Ngoc Education (Ho Chi
Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh (Australia)
National University Anh, Thanh Cong Secondary School (Hanoi) Minh City)
City
(Ho Chi Minh City)

The relationship between English learning

A Rasch-based validation of Pecorari, Oral practice in Discord-based TBLT to enhance listening
and technology at private universities (A
Shaw and Malmström’s (2019) Academic second life virtual comprehension: Investigating the effects
case study of Nguyen Tat Thanh
Vocabulary Test - Form 1 (AVT1) world and students' attitudes
University)

09h40 - 10h05 Session 9 Hoang Linh Chi,

Nguyen Chi Duc & Pham Xuan Tho, University of Duong Thi Bich Tram, Nguyen Ha Kim Anh,
University of Languages and International Languages and Loi My Duy, Nguyen Phuc Trong & Le
Tran Ngoc Ha, Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Studies, Vietnam National University International Studies, Nguyen Nhu Anh, Ho Chi Minh City
(Hanoi) Vietnam National University of Education
University (Hanoi)
10h05 - 10h25 Refreshment (Block B, Floor 1)
Room 1 (B111) Room 2 (B112) Room 3 (B113) Room 4 (B114) Room 5 (B115) Room 6 (B116)
THEME 7, 10 THEME 5, 13 THEME 13 THEME 7 THEME 8 THEME 13
Investigating
A mixed-methods Vietnamese
research on Social students’ attitudes 45-min WORKSHOP
Pre-Service English Teachers’ Cognitive 45-min WORKSHOP
Media utilization in and motivation
Academic Linguistic Proficiency (CALP) A pilot study of university students on
English learning towards English TechCraft: Amplifying
through the lens of their summarizing online reading strategies in Vietnam Teachers learning from Teachers: The tales
classrooms for learning: A case Learning Experiences with
performance of two communities of practice
University students study at Foreign Transformative Tools
in Hanoi, Vietnam. Trade University,
10h30 - 10h55 Session 10 HCMC (FTU)

Tran Ha Mai Uyen,

Nguyen Khanh Linh, University of Transport Dang Thi My Dung &
Lam Do Quyen, FPT Do Khoa, The National College of Education International University,
and Communications (Ho Chi Minh City) Lam Thi My Dung,
Hoang Thi Tuyet, Ho Chi Minh City Open Education (Hanoi) & (Ho Chi Minh City) Vietnam National University
University of Social Sciences and Humanity, Foreign Trade
University Vi Thi Bao Thoa, FPT Do Thi Thu Trang, Thai Binh Duong (Ho Chi Minh City)
Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh University (Ho Chi
University (Hanoi) University (Khanh Hoa Province) YOLA Educational Institution
City Minh City)
(Ho Chi Minh City)

An Investigation of Learners’ Perception The focus of

Enhancing Language Students' Speaking
of Communicative Translation Method in professional
Skill through Social Media-Integrated Task-
Technical English Translation at Ho Chi improvement
Based Language Teaching (TBLT): A TikTok
Minh City University of Technology and among vietnamese
Case Study
Education teachers of english
11h00 - 11h55 Session 11

Pham Thoa, Vietnam Duong Thi Bich Tram, Nguyen Quoc Trung,
Nguyen Trung Hieu, Ho Chi Minh City
Aviation Academy Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan, Vuong Thi Minh
University of Technology and Education
(Ho Chi Minh City) Dieu, Loi My Duy, & Le Nguyen Nhu Anh, Ho
Chi Minh City University of Education
Measuring Vietnamese EFL learners’ productive derivative
Perspectives on Language Assessment in Vietnamese Schools:
knowledge: Insights from test performance and learners’ Vocabulary in ESP: From research to practice
Insights from Teachers and Implications
Featured experiences
12h00 - 12h45
Speeches Room B604 Room B605 Room B405 (online presentation)
Dr Nguyen Thanh Binh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Dr Nguyen Thi Bao Trang, University of Foreign Languages and
Professor Averil Coxhead, Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
(Vietnam) International Studies, Hue University (Vietnam)
12h45 - 13h00 Closing ceremony (Auditorium B)

MONDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 6

8h00 - 11h00: Post-conference school visits
Venue 1: Colette Secondary school (10 Ho Xuan Huong, District 3)
Venue 2: Bau Sen Primary School (106 Nguyen Trai, District 5)