EXPLORING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT HSU – SPECIALIZATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

18/08/2024

The English Language Program at Hoa Sen University has been training English teachers since 2008, contributing to the workforce in high demand not only in Ho Chi Minh City but also in neighboring areas. With the Politburo’s conclusion on August 12, 2024, regarding “Gradually making English the second language in schools,” the need for high-quality English teacher training is substantial.

With a curriculum that is regularly updated to meet the demands of the labor market, in addition to fundamental specialized courses such as Learner Psychology, Language Theory, Teaching Methods, and Assessment, the distinctive courses of the English Language Program at Hoa Sen University include: Application of Technology in Teaching, Teaching English to Children, Teaching English in Various Contexts (teaching large classes, exam preparation, business English for professionals), Integrated English Teaching in Subjects (teaching Math and Science in English)

With relatively small class sizes and a teaching method that emphasizes practical experience, students get hands-on practice in lessons: preparing lesson plans, creating teaching materials, and ‘teaching’ their classmates (who role-play as students). Each teaching session is analyzed and reviewed by both the teacher and classmates to improve not only the lesson plans but also classroom management skills.

Additionally, students have two specialized internships, totaling over 5 months, working in schools or language centers. As a result, many students secure jobs even before their graduation internships, and most graduates in the English Language Teaching program are employed immediately after graduation.