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Enhancing EFL Teaching Standards: Vietnam’s New Training Requirement for English
The article ‘Vietnam requires native English teachers to go through 120-hour training program’ reports on a significant policy update from Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, which mandates foreign English teachers to participate in a comprehensive 120-hour training program. This program is designed to enhance the pedagogical skills of teachers in language centers across Vietnam. It is targeted at native English speakers and foreigners with relevant English proficiency qualifications.
The curriculum spans 11 topics, including Vietnamese culture, the local education system, teaching methods, and information technology in language teaching. While there has been some ambiguity about the requirement for teachers already holding international English teaching certificates like TESOL, the Ministry clarified that the program mainly targets individuals lacking formal pedagogical training.
Universities with pedagogy departments are authorized to offer this training, which can be conducted online or in person. The move aims to improve the quality of English language education in Vietnam, where there is a high demand for foreign language teachers.
Summary
The new training requirement for English teachers in Vietnam reflects a global trend in prioritizing quality education in the EFL field. Such initiatives, similar to the perspectives discussed in “Quality English Teaching: Why Training is Crucial for English Teachers” on EFL Cafe, demonstrate the increasing emphasis on professional development and cultural sensitivity in language teaching. This trend reinforces the idea that effective English education goes beyond language proficiency, encompassing comprehensive pedagogical training.
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The education ministry has requested foreigners teaching English at language centers in Vietnam to complete a training program, focusing on pedagogical skills.
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