MANAGEMENT OF ENGLISH TEACHING ACTIVITIES FOR GRADE 10 IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN CAI RANG DISTRICT, CAN THO CITY, VIETNAM

Authors

  • Tran Thi Anh Thu English Lecturer, Dai Viet College, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Thai Cong Dan English Lecturer, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejhrms.v9i2.2045

Keywords:

English teaching management, Grade 10, high schools, Cai Rang District, educational improvement

Abstract

This research investigated the management of Grade 10 English teaching activities in high schools within Cai Rang District, Can Tho City, Vietnam. The study aimed to assess the current management practices and proposed feasible solutions to improve the quality and effectiveness of English instruction. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys, observations, and interviews involving three educational managers, seven English teachers, and 370 high school students. The theoretical framework was developed based on an extensive literature review and analysis of educational policies and teaching guidelines. Findings revealed strong consensus among stakeholders on the need to enhance teaching methods, improve teacher training, upgrade teaching materials, and raise student awareness and engagement. School administrators emphasized improving student intake quality and adopting innovative management practices, while teachers advocated for professional development and modernized instructional strategies. Students called for more practical activities, diverse teaching approaches, and greater integration of technology. The study concluded with targeted recommendations for the City Department of Education and Training, school leaders, teachers, and students to collaboratively improve the management and outcomes of Grade 10 English education in the district. This research provided practical insights into educational management and English language teaching in Vietnam’s secondary education system.

Author Biographies

  • Tran Thi Anh Thu, English Lecturer, Dai Viet College, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Ms. Tran Thi Anh Thu is currently serving as an officer and English instructor at the Center for Foreign Languages and Informatics, Dai Viet College, Can Tho Campus, Can Tho City, Vietnam. Her academic interests include English language teaching and learning, language assessment, curriculum development, and educational administration.

    Email: thum4823022@gstudent.ctu.edu.vn

  • Thai Cong Dan, English Lecturer, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Dr. Thai Cong Dan is a senior English lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam. He earned his PhD in Educational Administration (English Program) from Naresuan University, Thailand, in 2010, and holds an M.A. in Cultural Aspects and Literature from the University of Notre Dame du Lac, Indiana, USA (1999). Dr. Dan’s research interests span a wide range of areas, including TEFL/TESOL, intercultural communication, English language teaching and learning at both high school and higher education levels, English program management, curriculum design, testing and evaluation, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in tourism, hospitality, and political education, as well as professional development and educational administration.

    Email: tcdan@ctu.edu.vn;

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9566-8128.

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2025-09-23

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025)

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