VTTN was set up in 2000 to develop the quality and effectiveness of English language teaching in upper secondary schools, initially in 10 provinces around Vietnam. It is a forum for teachers and trainers to get together, exchange ideas and take part in discussions and events reflecting the changes happening in English language teaching in Vietnam. For the last few years, the main focus of VTTN has been on trainer training for the key trainers in each province.
The success of VTTN is evident in the team of highly qualified trainers now able to deliver workshops independently. This will help to ensure the sustainability of the network when the project ends in 2008/9.
VTTN operates in 20 provinces in the north, centre and south of the country:
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Yen Bai |
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Hue |
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Thai Nguyen |
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Danang |
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Hanoi |
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Quang Ngai |
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Phu Tho |
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Binh Dinh |
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Quang Ninh |
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Khanh Hoa |
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Haiphong |
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HCMC |
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Thanh Hoa |
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Nghe An |
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Kien Giang |
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Ha Tinh |
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Can Tho |
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Quang Tri |
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VTTN has focused on changes in approaches and techniques in teaching and learning, encouraging a more learner-centred approach to language teaching appropriate to the Vietnamese context.
In practice this has resulted in teachers experimenting with pair work, group work and a whole range of strategies and activities aimed at encouraging students to communicate more effectively in English.
Through VTTN the British Council also supports the introduction of the new Tieng Anh textbooks. Provincial workshops focus on how teachers can apply learner-centred approaches to using the new text books.
VTTN runs a number of events and activities each year:
While the project concluded with the VTTN National ELT Conference in January 2009, VTTN teachers and trainers continue to develop through their involvement in other British Council teacher development projects such as Classroom Language and the Virtual Teacher Support Network.
For more information about VTTN please contact vttn@britishcouncil.org.vn
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