The 2nd Mekong TESOL — 2018

THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY

This edition marked an expansion of collaboration with the Can Tho Department of Education and Training and several international educational organizations, solidifying Mekong TESOL’s position as a regional academic forum with national impact.

The 2nd Mekong TESOL Conference 2018

Highlights

Participant engagement

500 Active Participants

The conference attracted 500 participants, reflecting strong engagement from educators and researchers across the region.

Keynote presentations

04 Plenary Sessions by Leading Experts

Four plenary sessions provided strategic perspectives and expert insights on key issues in English language teaching.

Concurrent sessions

30 Concurrent Presentations

Thirty concurrent presentations offered diverse, practice-oriented and research-informed contributions across multiple ELT strands.

OUR SPEAKERS

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Amanda Baker

Dr. Amanda Baker

University of Wollongong, Australia

Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Newton

Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Newton

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Hong Nhung

Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Hong Nhung

University of Foreign Languages - Hue University, Vietnam

Prof. Kris van den Branden

Prof. Kris van den Branden

KU Leuven, Belgium

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion – Planning your PhD proposal

Planning Your PhD Proposal: Supervisors’ Expectations

Dr. Honglin Chen · Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Newton · Dr. Michael Burri · Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Phuc

OUR SPONSORS

Sponsors

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