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Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

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  • Hong Thi Nguyen
  • Wendy Warren
  • Heather Fehring

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This paper reports part of a study that aims to explore factors affecting the efficacy of non-major English teaching and learning in Vietnamese higher education through an investigation of classroom practices. Eight non-participant class observations were conducted at HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study’s findings show that many factors hinder the quality of English teaching and learning- uninteresting teaching style; insufficient time for communicative activities; grammar-driven teaching; unreasonable time-management; unclear instructions; large class sizes; teachers’ limited ability in classroom organization; unequal students’ English levels; inadequate lesson preparation; teachers’ limited use of teaching aids and technology; and students’ lack of confidence in using oral English in class activities. Based on these results, recommendations are given to improve the quality of non-major English teaching and learning, at HUTECH University in particular and in Vietnamese higher education in general.

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  • Hong Thi Nguyen & Wendy Warren & Heather Fehring, 2014. "Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 7(8), pages 1-94, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:eltjnl:v:7:y:2014:i:8:p:94
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    1. Nalliveettil George Mathew & Ali Odeh Hammoud Alidmat, 2013. "A Study on the Usefulness of Audio-Visual Aids in EFL Classroom: Implications for Effective Instruction," International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, vol. 2(2), pages 1-86, May.
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