JALT2025 - Tokyo

SEL in English for Tourism at a Vietnamese University

Oct 31, 2025, 4:00 PM

1h

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Poster Presentation (60-minutes) Materials and Assessment Room 416

Speakers

Duyen Le (University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University) Trang Giang (University of Languages and International Studies)

Description

This study explores the practices of integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) components, as outlined by the CASEL framework, in the "English for Tourism" course at a university in Vietnam. Through triangulating data collected from classroom observations, and student feedback in the course, the research examines how SEL competencies, namely self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, social awareness and responsible decision-making are fostered in the course. Then some recommendations regarding pedagogical adjustments in delivering the course are made.

Summary

This study explores the practices of integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) components, as outlined by the CASEL framework, in the "English for Tourism" course at a university in Vietnam. Through triangulating data collected from classroom observations, and student feedback in the course, the research examines how SEL competencies, namely self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, social awareness and responsible decision-making are fostered in the course. Then some recommendations regarding pedagogical adjustments in delivering the course are made.