Webinar Series on English Language Teaching Methodology for English Teachers in Vietnam titled “Reflecting on Teaching by Thinking, Practicing, and Doing”

On August 24, 2021, SEAMEO RETRAC, in partnership with Regional English Language Office (RELO), U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, successfully held the Virtual Closing Ceremony of the webinar series on English language teaching methodology for English teachers in Vietnam titled “Reflecting on Teaching by Thinking, Practicing, and Doing”.The series of webinars was hosted by SEAMEO RETRAC and sponsored by RELO within the English Language Specialist Program.

The series of webinars consisted of six webinars combining with online activities on SEAMEO RETRAC’s Tech4Teach platform, conducted from April 13, 2021 to August 24, 2021. The main topics of the webinars focused on current teaching methodology, second language acquisition (SLA) theories, teaching 4 English language skills, critical thinking, using technology in English language teaching and preparing materials for mixed level classes. The series of webinars was delivered by Ms. Amy Christensen – RELO’s English Language Specialist from New Mexico, the United States.

At the closing ceremony, Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong – Director of SEAMEO RETRAC Center congratulated the participants on completing the webinar series and thanked the Regional English Language Office (RELO) for sponsoring this program. Also, Mr. Jerrold Frank – RELO Vietnam Director expressed many thanks to SEAMEO RETRAC, Ms. Amy Christensen and all the participants for the hard-work and cooperation to complete the webinar series, he also hoped that the participants can utilize the knowledge from this webinar series, and share the knowledge with their colleagues as well as continue to expand their teacher community network in Vietnam.

Approximately 100 English teachers from Southern provinces of Vietnam have enthusiastically attended the series of webinars.