Creative Perspectives in English Teaching Research at Master's Thesis Defenses 26/02/2025
- 27/02/2025
On February 26, 2025, four graduate students from the English Language program at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) defended their Master’s theses, presenting research related to English teaching and applied linguistics before an expert panel.
The evaluation committee comprised five members, including:
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Dr. Nguyễn Thị Kiều Thu – Dean of the Faculty of English Language, HUTECH
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Dr. Lê Văn Tuyên – Vice Dean, Faculty of English Language, HUTECH
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Huỳnh Trang – Lecturer, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
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Dr. Phạm Huy Cường – Lecturer, University of Economics & Finance Ho Chi Minh City
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Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thu – Lecturer, People's Police University
The thesis evaluation committee consisted of five members from HUTECH and other universities
Each of the four students presented research on effective English teaching methods in various settings, including:
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Investigating primary school teachers’ awareness of and use of technology in English instruction
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Examining student engagement in classrooms taught using English as the medium of instruction
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Evaluating vocabulary acquisition and student attitudes toward online English learning applications
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Assessing the impact of frequent assessment on improving English reading skills in secondary school students.
Before the academic committee, four graduate students took turns presenting and defending their Master’s theses/projects
These projects were praised for their practical and creative approaches. The committee not only offered sharp academic critiques, but also suggested deeper avenues to develop each study, aiding students in refining their theses and promoting more effective English teaching strategies.
The defense session concluded, reflecting the students’ serious investment in research quality
The defense concluded with lively academic exchanges and demonstrated the students' serious commitment to research quality. The successfully defended theses marked a new academic milestone and contributed valuable new solutions for teaching and learning English.
By: Quỳnh Anh
Photos: Hữu Hào
Media Center – HUTECH
