As a community of English language educators, researchers, and students based in Da Lat, DalatTESOL aims to create spaces for sharing, learning, and growing together in the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics. While our activities may vary over time depending on capacity and interest, we envision a diverse and evolving range of initiatives to support our members.
Here are some possible activities DalatTESOL may organize:
🧠 Scholarly Exchange and Research Engagement
- Research Seminars where lecturers, graduate students, or invited guests share their TESOL-related work.
- TESOL Reading Circles to unpack impactful articles from journals like TESOL Quarterly, System, or ELTJ.
- Collaborative Research Projects among members (e.g., classroom-based studies, AI in EFL, etc.).
- Writing Retreats and Peer Review Workshops to support publication, proposal writing, and academic feedback.
🎓 Teacher Professional Development
- Practical Teaching Workshops on lesson design, pronunciation, AI integration, or classroom assessment.
- Microteaching Sessions with peer observation and reflective feedback.
- Teacher–Researcher Mentoring to guide action research and reflective inquiry in local contexts.
🌏 Intercultural and International Collaboration
- Intercultural Communication Forums bringing together local and international educators for dialogue.
- Joint Webinars or Panels co-hosted with TESOL communities in Vietnam and abroad.
- Colloquium Series on context-specific issues such as translanguaging, EMI, or returnee teacher experiences.
📱 Digital Resource Sharing and Innovation
- A TESOL Resource Hub on DalatTESOL.com featuring lesson ideas, AI tools, teaching materials, and student showcases.
- Informal AI in TESOL Cafés to share GenAI tools and experiences in teaching and research.
- A Podcast or YouTube Channel sharing interviews, reflections, and short tutorials from members and guests.
🧑🏫 Student and Early-Career Involvement
- Student Research Showcases for MA and senior BA students to present their work and receive feedback.
- Graduate Skills Workshops on abstract writing, proposal development, and responding to reviewers.
- Mentorship Circles linking students with experienced educators for academic support and guidance.
🧭 Community Outreach and Societal Engagement
- TESOL for Social Impact Projects, such as offering free English sessions or teacher training for underserved areas.
- Policy Dialogues on educational reform, curriculum innovation, and language-in-education planning.
- A future DalatTESOL Symposium to spotlight local innovations and foster scholarly exchange.
These ideas are not a fixed program—but rather a vision of what DalatTESOL could grow into with our members’ passion, creativity, and shared commitment.
🌱 Whether you’re a university lecturer, school teacher, student, or independent scholar, your voice matters here. Together, we can shape a community that supports reflective practice, academic growth, and meaningful connections across Da Lat and beyond.
📩 Interested in getting involved or proposing a new idea? Let’s talk.
DalatTESOL – Rooted Locally, Reaching Globally.
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