The 1st Mekong TESOL — 2016

TAILORING ENGLISH TEACHING TO REGIONAL NEEDS

The inaugural conference marked the beginning of Mekong TESOL, laying the foundation for a vibrant network of English language teachers across the Mekong Delta.

The 1st Mekong TESOL Conference 2016

Highlights

Participant engagement

Over 350 Participants

A foundation for a vibrant and collaborative network of English language teachers across the Mekong Delta was established.

Keynote presentations

04 Plenary Sessions by Leading Experts

Four plenary sessions set the initial academic and professional direction of the conference, addressing regional priorities in English language teaching.

Concurrent sessions

33 Concurrent Presentations

Thirty-three concurrent presentations brought together diverse perspectives and classroom-informed practices, laying early groundwork for professional exchange and collaboration.

OUR SPEAKERS

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Ms. Heather Swenddal

DMs. Heather Swenddal

RMIT University Vietnam

Dr. Amanda Baker

Dr. Amanda Baker

University of Wollongong, Australia

Mr. Paul Grainger

Mr. Paul Grainger

National Geographic Learning Vietnam

Dr. Nguyen Thu Huong

Dr. Nguyen Thu Huong

Hoa Sen University, Vietnam

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion – Planning your PhD proposal

Planning Your PhD Journey

Dr. Amanda Baker - University of Wollongong · Dr. Dang Thi Ngoc Lan - Vietnamese-German University · Dr. Nguyen Thu Huong - Hoa Sen University · M.A. Nguyen Anh Thi - PhD Candidate at KU Leuven · M.A. Michael Burri - PhD Candidate at University of Wollongong · M.A. Nguyen Duc Hanh - PhD Candidate at Assumption University · M.A. Nguyen Hai Quan - PhD Candidate at University of Wollongong

OUR SPONSORS

Sponsors

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CONFERENCE GALLERY

Participants

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