The inaugural conference marked the beginning of Mekong TESOL, laying the foundation for a vibrant network of English language teachers across the Mekong Delta.
Highlights
Over 350 Participants
A foundation for a vibrant and collaborative network of English language teachers across the Mekong Delta was established.
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.
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
DMs. Heather Swenddal
RMIT University Vietnam
Dr. Amanda Baker
University of Wollongong, Australia
Mr. Paul Grainger
National Geographic Learning Vietnam
Dr. Nguyen Thu Huong
Hoa Sen University, Vietnam
Panel Discussion
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
Concurrent Session Speakers
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Juliet Markis
RMIT University Vietnam
James Block
RMIT University Vietnam
Hanh Nguyen
An Giang University
Lam Nguyen
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Gifted Highschool, Soc Trang
Uyen Pham
Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge
Quan Nguyen
University of Wollongong
Stephanie Cantrell
RMIT University Vietnam
Thomas Payne
RMIT University Vietnam
Mai Bien
Hoa Sen University
Tinh Ta
Hoa Sen University
Phuong Dang
Hoa Sen University
Chau Soryaly
An Giang University
Thuy Ha
An Giang University
Clare Magee
RMIT University Vietnam
Ian Pavitt
RMIT University Vietnam
Phuong Tran
Hoang Dieu Highschool, Soc Trang
Dr. Phuong Hoang Yen
Can Tho University
Ly Thi Bich Phuong
Can Tho University
Vo Phuong Quyen
Can Tho University
Michael Burri
University of Wollongong
Amanda Baker
University of Wollongong
Nguyen Anh Thi
KU Leuven
Truong Thi Ngoc Diep
Can Tho University
Thai-Hoa Le
UNITAR/Sidma College, Sabah, Malaysia
Pham Thi Thanh Ly
FPT University Da Nang
Dr. Chau Thien Hiep
Can Tho University
Jason Costa
RMIT University Vietnam
Todd Rogers
RMIT University Vietnam
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