This qualitative study investigates the strategies employed by Vietnamese tertiaryEnglish as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers to enhance learner autonomy (LA) in communication skills. Set against the backdrop of Vietnam’s evolving educational landscape, the study is informed by the theoretical frameworks of learner autonomy and sociocultural theory. The research utilizes semi-structured interviews with nine EFL teachers from two institutions, encompassing novice, mid-career, and near-end career stages. The thematic analysis of the interview data revealed four key strategies: collaborative learning, integration of technology, reflective practices, and personalized learning approaches. These strategies were found to be prevalent across different teaching experience levels, each contributing uniquely to fostering learner autonomy. Collaborative learning emerged as a tool for enhancing peer interaction and self-directed learning, while technology integration was highlighted for extending learning beyond the classroom. Reflective practices were shown to deepen students’ self-awareness and critical thinking, and personalized learning approaches were noted for catering to individual learner needs and preferences. The study highlights the importance of adaptable, context-sensitive teaching strategies in promoting learner autonomy in EFL contexts.It suggests the need for educational environments that support collaborative, technology-enhanced, reflective, and student-centered learning.
Tạp chí khoa học Trường Đại học Cần Thơ
Lầu 4, Nhà Điều Hành, Khu II, đường 3/2, P. Xuân Khánh, Q. Ninh Kiều, TP. Cần Thơ
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