University Lecturers’ Task-Based Language Teaching Beliefs and Practices

The present study aimed to investigate the beliefs and practices of task-based language teaching (TBLT) among lecturers in English as a foreign language (EFL) at technical universities in Vietnam. A total of 136 lecturers completed the questionnaire and seven of whom participated in semi-structured...

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Autores principales: Huong Thi Lan Lam, Son Van Nguyen, Hong Anh Thi Nguyen
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:d85d84d78ba34b2db0c3288eee3675aa2021-11-25T17:23:55ZUniversity Lecturers’ Task-Based Language Teaching Beliefs and Practices10.3390/educsci111107482227-7102https://doaj.org/article/d85d84d78ba34b2db0c3288eee3675aa2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/11/11/748https://doaj.org/toc/2227-7102The present study aimed to investigate the beliefs and practices of task-based language teaching (TBLT) among lecturers in English as a foreign language (EFL) at technical universities in Vietnam. A total of 136 lecturers completed the questionnaire and seven of whom participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings indicated that the lecturers had positive views toward the TBLT approach and showed a willingness to use it in their classrooms, although they also shared notable challenges related to the technique. The results also showed significant differences in understanding of TBLT among lecturers with different years of experience; however, years of experience and qualifications did not affect the lecturers’ views on or implementation of TBLT. The study offers several implications for better understanding and more effectively implementing TBLT approaches in the classroom.Huong Thi Lan LamSon Van NguyenHong Anh Thi NguyenMDPI AGarticletask-based language teachingEFL teachersbeliefspracticeVietnamEducationLENEducation Sciences, Vol 11, Iss 748, p 748 (2021)
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topic task-based language teaching
EFL teachers
beliefs
practice
Vietnam
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spellingShingle task-based language teaching
EFL teachers
beliefs
practice
Vietnam
Education
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Huong Thi Lan Lam
Son Van Nguyen
Hong Anh Thi Nguyen
University Lecturers’ Task-Based Language Teaching Beliefs and Practices
description The present study aimed to investigate the beliefs and practices of task-based language teaching (TBLT) among lecturers in English as a foreign language (EFL) at technical universities in Vietnam. A total of 136 lecturers completed the questionnaire and seven of whom participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings indicated that the lecturers had positive views toward the TBLT approach and showed a willingness to use it in their classrooms, although they also shared notable challenges related to the technique. The results also showed significant differences in understanding of TBLT among lecturers with different years of experience; however, years of experience and qualifications did not affect the lecturers’ views on or implementation of TBLT. The study offers several implications for better understanding and more effectively implementing TBLT approaches in the classroom.
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Son Van Nguyen
Hong Anh Thi Nguyen
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title University Lecturers’ Task-Based Language Teaching Beliefs and Practices
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title_full_unstemmed University Lecturers’ Task-Based Language Teaching Beliefs and Practices
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