SCHEDULE
The 19th LaoTESOL International Conference
“Innovative Approaches to ELT: Teaching Methods and Assessment"
Xomview Convention Hall and Restaurant, Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR
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DAY 1 6 February 2025
08:00–08:30
08:30–08:40
08:40–09:00
09:00–09:15
09:15–09:30
Registration
Singing Show: 1st Year English Major students of Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos
Traditional Dance Show: High School Students, Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province
Keynote Remark: Madame. Michelle Outlaw – Deputy Chief of Mission. US Embassy Vientiane, Laos.
Welcoming & Opening Remark: Acting President of National University of Laos, the Chair of the 19th LaoTESOL International Conference 2025
09:30–09:45 Group Photographing
Coffee Break
10:10–10:55
ROOM 01
PLENARY SESSION #01
The Critical Role of Teacher Cultural Awareness in Effective English Language Instruction
Latsanyphone Soulignavong, PhD
Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos
11:00–11:30 Parallel Session #01
Room 01 Motivation in the Adult ELT Classroom: A Study into Teacher Perception of Student Motivation
Tom Coupland, Dan Scott
Kwansei Gakuin University, Kobe-Sanda, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 02 Project-Based Learning (PBL) for Your Classroom
Dr. Wayne Malcolm
Fukui University of Technology, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 03 Enhancing EFL Teachers’ Self-Efficacy with Zoom-Aided Lesson Study
Thu Minh Le
Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam
Room 04 Leveraging Video and Derived Still Images to Teach English Verb Tense
Geoff Starron
ELL Fellow, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lunch Break
13:00–13:30 Parallel Session #02
Room 01 Integrating Brain-Based Learning and Formative Assessment for Student-Centered Education
Nhan Bui
Greenfield school, Hưng Yên, Vietnam
Room 02 Meaningful Words: Choosing Significant Words for ESP Word Lists
Andrew David Blaker1, Claire Elizabeth Murray2 (THT Laos JALT SIG)
1Kwansei Gakuin University, Sanda, Japan
2Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya, Japan
Room 03 Collaborative Reflective Practice for Professional Development
Professor Bill Snyder
Soka University, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 04 The Benefits and Challenges of the Implementation of the Project-based Approach to English for Specific Purposes classes in Vietnam
Dung Thanh Nguyen
The National University of Arts Education, Hanoi, Vietnam
13:35–14:35 WORKSHOP #01
Room 01 Engaging Students through Storytelling
Sharon Torkelson
English Language Fellow, National University of Laos
Room 02 Concrete Approaches to Listening Skills Development
Professor Alastair Graham-Marr
Tokyo University of Science, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 03 Tech It Easy: Engaging Tools and Suggestions for Empowering Student Independence
Nguyễn Ngà
Vietnam
Room 04 Ready to Teach Tools for The Resource-Challenged Classroom
Dr. Susan Crosbie
Savannakhet University, Savannakhet, Laos
Coffee Break
14:50–15:50
ROOM 01
PLENARY SESSION #02
The Future of the Past in Language Teaching
Professor Jack C. Richards
University of Sydney
15:55–16:25 Parallel Session #03
Room 01 Basic Workshop Drama Ideas for the Classroom
Dr. Eucharia Donnery
Soka University, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 02 Developing Students’ Metacognition via Peer Feedback in a College Writing Course
Nhan Tran
VNUH, University of Languages & International Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam
Room 03 Supercharging Vocabulary Lessons
Jennifer Ball
University of New England, Armidale, Australia
Room 04 Beyond Listening Practice: Teaching Strategies to Improve Comprehension
Julie Dean1,2 , Somphien Mahaphom1 , Nadia Sithideth1
1Champasack University, Pakse, Laos
2English Language Fellow, Pakse, Laos
DAY 2 7 February 2025
8:00–8:30 Returning Survey Form at the Reception Desk
8:30–9:00 Parallel Session #04
Room 01 The Effect of Reflective Practice on Teaching and Learning ESP Courses for ESL Learners at Hanoi Metropolitan University, Vietnam
Yen Vuong Thi Hai, Lan Trinh Phan Thi
Hanoi Metropolitan University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Room 02 Introduction to a Project-based English Program for University Undergraduate Classes
Assoc. Prof. Shoji Miyanaga
Faculty of Architecture, Kindai University, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 03 Fostering Learner-Centeredness in Current EFL Education in Vietnam: Examining the Alignment with Student Involvement
Tai Nguyen
Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Room 04 English in Action: Using Theatre Activities in the EFL Classroom
Matthew Barbee
Konan University, Nishinomiya, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
9:05–10:05 WORKSHOP #02
Room 01 Learning through Multiple Senses & Skills
Mary Chang
Kwansei Gakuin University Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 02 Using Our Global Competence
Dr. Wayne Malcolm
Fukui University of Technology, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 03 Film-based reading and writing activities for classroom use
Geoff Starron
ELL Fellow, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Parallel Presentation
9:05–9:35 (30 minutes)
Room 04 Investigating the Effectiveness of Chatbots on ESP learning for undergraduate students: Evidence from Foreign Trade University – Ho Chi Minh City
Dang Thi My Dung, Tran Nam Thien Huong
Foreign Trade University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
9:35–10:05 (30 minutes)
Room 04 Factors Hindering Students’ Speaking Ability in the Classroom: A Case Study of Department of English, Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos
Asst. Prof. Sisaath Khaopaserth, Phonepaseuth Hatsady
Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos
Coffee Break
10:20–11:05
ROOM 01
PLENARY SESSION #03
Student Engagement through Comprehensible Input
Sharon Torkelson
English Language Fellow, National University of Laos
11:10–11:40 Parallel Session #05
Room 01 Writing Effective Prompts for Research Grant Proposals using Chat GPT
Chris Ruddenklau
Kobe University, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG Co-ordinator)
Room 02 Applying Task-Based Language Teaching Method into Teaching Speaking Skills for Second-Year English Major Students at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2
Duc Do
Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam
Room 03 Savan Centre, Savannakhet, Rocks with Project-based Learning
Nhomsamay Phathana, Phoutthaxay Xaysongkham
Youth Development Association, Savannakhet, Laos
Room 04 Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for Curriculum Innovation through Reflective Practice
Phuong Thi Hong Cao1, Tho Xuan Pham2
1Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam
2University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam
Lunch Break
13:00–13:30 Parallel Session #06
Room 01 The Impact of Problem-Based Learning on Learning English Grammar of Non-English Major Third-Year Students at a University in Hanoi, Vietnam
Trang Pham
University of Economics–Technology for Industries, Hanoi, Vietnam
Room 02 AI for English Writing Instruction: Insights and Practices from Vietnamese Educators
Hiep Hoa PHAM
Hong Bang International University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Room 03 Learning English through games
Phonesavavanh LUANGRATH, Phouvy SAYYALATH
University of Health Sciences, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos
Room 04 The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the Classroom
Dr. Wayne Malcolm
Fukui University of Technology, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
13:35–14:35 WORKSHOP #03
Room 01 Advanced Workshop Process Drama in the classroom: Featuring ChatGPT as the Bogeyman
Dr. Eucharia Donnery
Soka University, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 02 Recycling Material for Implicit Grammar Learning
Professor Bill Snyder
Soka University, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
Room 03 Implementation of active learning strategies for Lao English language teachers
Dr. Linda Doeden1, Dr. Esther Smidt2, Inthala Phothisack3, Somphone Boualaphanh4, Khampoun Sornpasert4
1ELIC/English Language Teachers Training Program, Vientiane, Laos
2West Chester University, USA
3Saka Complete Secondary School, Phonhong District, Vientiane Province, Laos
4Phonehor Lower Secondary School, Phonhong District, Vientiane Province, Laos
Coffee Break
14:50–15:35
ROOM 01
PLENARY SESSION #04
Helping Asian Learners Develop an Ear for English
Professor Alastair Graham-Marr
Tokyo University of Science, Japan (THT Laos JALT SIG)
15:40–15:55
15:55–16:10
16:10–16:20
ROOM 01
Overall Remark: Dr. Thongmala Phosikham, Vice-Dean of Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos.
Closing Remark: Mr. Mike Pryor – Public Affairs Officer, Public Diplomacy Section. US Embassy, Vientiane, Laos.
Group Photographing
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