EVALUATION OF MAIN PRINCIPLES AND METHODS IN TEACHING ENGLISH ONLINE FOR ADULTS AT UNIVERSITY OF CUU LONG, VIETNAM

Nguyen Anh Tai, Nguyen Thanh Truc

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Teaching English to adult learners requires approaches that address their unique characteristics, including autonomy, motivation, and practical learning goals. While adult language education is increasingly important, there remains a lack of research grounded in the classroom experiences of English teachers working with adult learners, particularly within the Vietnamese context. This study aims to identify effective teaching principles and learning strategies for adult learners, focusing on methods and technologies that enhance engagement and promote self-directed learning. Drawing on the practical experience of English language teachers at Faculty of Foreign Languages (FFL), University of Cuu Long (UCL), Vietnam, a mini-research project was conducted with 15 English teachers who have taught adult students. Data were collected using an open-ended questionnaire exploring teaching principles, the importance of a supportive learning environment, and the most motivating and effective instructional methods. The findings reveal that interactive methods are considered the most impactful, as they actively involve learners, support collaborative and learner-centered instruction, and align with the self-directed nature of adult learning. These insights highlight the need for language programs and teacher training to prioritize interactive, motivating, and context-responsive approaches for adult English education.

 

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adult learners, teaching principles, interactive methods, motivation, self-directed learning, University of Cuu Long

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