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EDUCATION
PhD, Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching, University of Auckland, New Zealand 2020
MA, Applied Linguistics (TESOL Stream), University of Queensland, Australia 2013
BA, English Language Teaching, Danang University of Foreign Language Studies, Vietnam 2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Course: Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, April 2023
Course: Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, March 2023
Course: Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling
University of Houston, MOOC, February 2023
Course: English for Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Pennsylvania, MOOC, 03 January to 27 March 2023
Course: Teaching for Success
Ministry of Education and Training, 28 December to 08 December 2022
Course: Using Educational Technology for the English Language Classroom
Iowa State University, MOOC, June to July 2021
Workshop: Fostering Creativity and Deep Learning in the English Language Classroom
Victoria University of Wellington, Online, May 2021
Workshop: Active Learning
University of Foreign Language Studies, 131 Luong Nhu Hoc Campus, April 2021
Course: The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development
SDG, MOOC, April 2020
Course: English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development
British Council, MOOC, 2019
Course: Teaching English to Young Learners
George Mason University, MOOC, 2018
Course: Corpus Linguistics in Applied Linguistics
Lancaster University, MOOC, 2016
Course: Corpus Linguistics: Method, Analysis, Interpretation
Lancaster University, MOOC, 2015
RESEARCH
Journal Articles
Le, T. N. P. (2023). Text construction through patterns of signalling nouns: Evidence from the Discussion-Conclusion section of applied linguistics research articles. Studies about Languages, 43, 46–63.
Le, T. N. P., & Pham, M. M. (2021). Discussing findings in Applied Linguistics and Mechanical Engineering research papers: A data-driven analysis of linguistic characterisations. ASEAN ESP Journal, 17(5), 195–230.
Le, T. N. P., & Pham, M. M. (2020). Genre practices in mechanical engineering academic articles: Prototypicality and intra-disciplinary variation. Iberica, 39, 243–266.
Le, T. N. P., & Harrington, M. (2015). Phraseology used to comment on results in the Discussion section of applied linguistics quantitative research articles. English for Specific Purposes, 39, 45–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2015.03.003
Books
Le, T. N. P., Pham, M. M., & Barlow, M. (2023). The academic discourse of mechanical engineering: A corpus-based study into rhetorical conventions of research articles. John Benjamins.
Proceedings Papers
Le, T. N. P., & Pham, M. M. (2023). Anatomy of the patent application abstract in engineering fields. In N. D. Nguyen (Ed.), Proceedings of Second International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Language Education 2022: Reconnecting and Thriving in the New Normal. (pp. 263–281). Ho Chi Minh City Publishing House of Economics.
Le, T. N. P. (2022). Organisational patterning and linguistic features of the Introduction section in applied linguistics research articles. In T. Y. Phan (Ed.), Proceedings of National Conference on Studying and Teaching Foreign Languages, Native Languages, and International Studies in the Integration Era (pp. 138–148). Danang Publishing House.
Le, T. N. P., & Pham, M. M. (2021). A phraseological examination of commentary practices in applied linguistics and mechanical engineering academic articles. In N. H. Ngo (Ed.), Youth Scientists Conference 2021 (pp. 89–99). The Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City Publishing House.
Le, T. N. P., & Pham, M. M. (2020). Do applied linguists and mechanical engineers report results and make deductions from their research differently? In V. H. Phan (Ed.), Proceedings of VietTESOL International Convention 2020 (pp. 129–151). Education Publishing House.
Conference Papers (Abstract-Reviewed)
Textual colligation on the move level. The American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2018, March 24-27.
Presentations
Anatomy of the patent application abstract in engineering fields. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference of TESOL & Education and VL TESOL. 2022, January 22.
Does online instruction hinder or facilitate academic skill development? Paper presented at Virtual VietTESOL International Convention. 2021, October 22-24.
Organisational pattern and linguistic features of the Introduction section in applied linguistics and language teaching research papers.Paper presented at National Conference on studying and teaching foreign languages, native languages and international studies in the era of integration. 2021, October 01-02.
A phraseological examination of commentary practices in applied linguistics and mechanical engineering academic articles. Authors: Le, T. N. P & Pham, M. M. Paper presented at Youth Scientists Conference, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 2021, August 06.
Exploring collocation on the discoursal level in mechanical engineering research papers. Authors: Le, T. N. P & Pham, M. M. Paper presented at AAAL Virtual Conference. 2021, March 20-23.
Implementing STEAM in English lessons. Authors: Le, T. N. P & Pham, M. M. Paper presented at the 17th Annual CamTESOL Conference, Virtual. 2021, February 05-07.
Sub-disciplinary influences on genre practices in mechanical engineering research papers. Authors: Le, T. N. P & Pham, M. M. Paper presented at the 17th Annual CamTESOL Conference, Virtual. 2021, February 05-07.
Do applied linguists and mechanical engineers report results in their research papers and make deductions from their research differently? Paper presented at VietTESOL International Convention 2020, University of Foreign Language Studies – The University of Danang, Danang City, Vietnam. 2020, October 15-16.
The inter-relationship between linguistic choices, rhetorical functions and disciplinary communities: A data-driven analysis. Paper presented at The Applied Linguistics Conference (ALANZ/ALAA/ALTAANZ), Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. 2019, November 27-29.
Prototypicality and individual variation in rhetorical choices. Paper presented at The Applied Linguistics Conference (ALANZ/ALAA/ALTAANZ), Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. 2019, November 27-29.
Textual colligation on the move level. Paper accepted for the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2018, March 24-27.
Corpus design in genre analysis research. Presented at CLL Annual Postgraduate Symposium, University of Auckland, New Zealand. 2017, October 31.
Intra- and inter disciplinary variation in moves and their linguistic realisation. Authors: Le, T. N. P & Barlow, M. Paper presented at Faces of English 2: Teaching and Researching Academic and Professional English, The University of Hong Kong. 2017, June 1-3.
Exploiting semantic tags in genre analysis. Authors: Barlow, M. & Le, T. N. P. Paper presented at Faces of English 2: Teaching and Researching Academic and Professional English, The University of Hong Kong. 2017, June 1-3.
The unit of analysis for move identification. Presented at PhD seminar, Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching, University of Auckland, New Zealand. 2017, May 26.
Rhetorical structures of applied linguistics and mechanical engineering research articles. Paper presented at the 4th Asia-Pacific Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) and Professional Communication Association Conference, Victoria University of Wellington, Old Government Buildings, Pipitea Campus, Wellington, New Zealand. 2017, April 26-28.
Signalling nouns and rhetorical structure. Authors: Le, T. N. P & Barlow, M. Paper presented at the third Asia Pacific Corpus Linguistics Conference (APCLC 2016), Beihang University, Beijing, China. 2016. October 21-23.
Teaching writing through the combination of genre analysis and corpus linguistics approach. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on New Trends in English Teaching and Learning, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 2014, August 28-30.
Teaching English for Specific Purposes. Paper presented at “From action to ASEAN: Action research colloquium for language teachers”, Danang City, Vietnam. 2014, May 29.
Commenting on Results in Applied Linguistics Research Articles: The Use of Phraseologies. Paper presented at the 10th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 2014, February 22-23.
Theses
Mechanical engineering academic discourse: A corpus-based study into rhetorical conventions of research articles. (Doctoral Thesis), University of Auckland, New Zealand. 2020.
Phraseologies in the discussion section of applied linguistics research articles. (Master’s Thesis), University of Queensland, Australia. 2013.
An investigation into teaching grammar to children learning English as a foreign language at primary school in Danang. (Bachelor’s Thesis), Danang University of Foreign Language Studies, Vietnam. 2010.
GRANTS AND HONOURS
Visiting Lecturer, VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education – University of Danang, Vietnam, 2021-2023
Science and Technology Development Fund, University of Danang, Registered No. T2021-05-15, 2022
Guest Lecturer, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, 2016
Doctoral Scholarship, University of Auckland, 2015
Dean’s commendation for high achievement, University of Queensland, Australia, 2012-2013
Australian Endeavour Postgraduate Award (Masters), Australian Government, 2011
SUPERVISION
Vu Hong Van. (2022). Challenges in learning writing skills of third-year students from University of Foreign Language Studies - University of Danang and remedies. Research project won third prize in the Student Scientific Research Conference 2022
Pham Quynh Anh, & Nguyen Anh Thi. (2022). English Language Teaching students’ perceptions of the use of critical thinking in learning writing skills in C1.4 course. Research project won consolation prize in the Student Scientific Research Conference 2022
Dinh Ngoc Thu, Nguyen Thao Vy, & Nguyen Thao Nguyen. (2022). Investigating the impact of the debate on ways of thinking of students. Research project won consolation prize in the Student Scientific Research Conference 2022
MASTER STUDENTS
Tran, T. K. C. Impacts of Quizlet on students’ vocabulary learning.
REVIEWER
Atlantis Press, 2023
Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference, 2023
Dissertation Committee, 2022
System, 2022, 2023
International Journal of TESOL & Education, 2022
Proceedings of National Conference Native and Foreign Language Teaching and International Studies, 2022
1st International Conference of TESOL & Education and VL TESOL, 2022
National Conference on Native and Foreign Language Teaching and International Studies, 2021
VietTESOL International Convention 2021
Proceedings of VietTESOL International Convention 2020
Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 2019
Journal of English for Specific Purposes, 2018
TEACHER TRAINING
English Language Teaching Methodology (Binh Dinh & Khanh Hoa, 8-12/2021; Gia Lai, 2021/11; Tuy Hoa, 2022/7)
Language Testing and Assessment (Binh Dinh & Khanh Hoa, 2021/8-12; Gia Lai, 2021/11; Tuy Hoa, 2022/7)
Content Language Integrated Learning (Nha Trang, 2022/11)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lecturer in English Language Teaching and Teacher Education, Faculty of Foreign Language Teacher Education, University of Foreign Language Studies – The University of Danang, Vietnam 2021-present
· Contributed to continued professional development for in-service teachers of English in Vietnam through the coordination and delivery of online and face-to-face training courses in English Language Teaching Methodologies, Using Technology in Language Teaching, Content Language Integrated Learning, English for Teaching, and Learning Environment;
· Designed instructional materials for an online ESP course of English for English language teachers;
· Enhanced student teachers’ knowledge of the English language and English language teaching approaches;
· Developed student teachers’ skills of communicating and presenting, thinking critically and creatively, analysing and synthesising, and working independently and collaboratively;
· Applied various innovative assessment types including projects, portfolios, and journals in assessment and evaluation;
· Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards;
· Digitalised learning materials on Canvas and Moodle to make learning more self-directed and effective.
Teacher of English (full-time), Hoavang High School, Danang City, Vietnam 2010-2015
· Stimulated students’ interest in learning English (General English) by providing motivating lessons, designing real-life activities, and fun games;
· Boosted students’ learning opportunities by facilitating active classroom interaction and varying teaching methods, and offering them various chances to present topics and create projects and use English;
· Motivated students’ learning and accommodating their learning needs and abilities by diversifying testing and assessment methods: faithful participation in group activities, group presentations, individual social projects, discussions, and tests; and emphasising on both learning process and product;
· Inspired and maximised students’ creative use of language by encouraging them to confidently use English to discuss real-world problems;
· Achieved Teacher of the Year for giving dynamic lessons and pioneering the employment of assessment tools;
· Fostered professional self-development by actively participating training workshops, presenting at conferences, and publishing research work in papers and journal articles;
· Initiated classroom management procedure by effectively engaging most students in academic and social activities;
HONOURS AND AWARDS
The University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship 2015
Teacher of the Year, Hoavang High School 2015
Dean’s commendation for high achievement at the University of Queensland, Australia 2012-2013
Australian Endeavour Postgraduate Award (Masters) 2011
Certificate of merit for outstanding graduation scholastic performance at the University of Foreign Language Studies, Danang City, Vietnam 2010
Certificate of merit for significant contributions to the work of the Youth Union 2010
Certificate of merit for significant contributions to the work “For the advancement of women” 2010
Certificate of merit for outstanding academic performance at the University of Foreign Language Studies 2006-2010
Certificate of merit for significant contributions to the Green Summer Voluntary Campaign 2007-2009
Certificate of merit for the highest score in the University Entrance Examination 2006
SOCIAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer for the Australian Red Cross 2012
Volunteer translator for Pacific Partnership USNS Mercy (offering medical care to the people in Quy Nhon Province, Vietnam 2010
Culture exchange 2010
Danang Student Competition co-organised by the University of Danang and the University of South Adelaide, Australia 2010
Translator for the IDP at the Australia Education Exhibition 2010
Blood donation 2007-2009
Volunteer translator for Pacific Angel and the Thirteen Air Force (offering medical care and humanitarian reliefs to the people in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam) 2009
Volunteer translator for the 3rd APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) held in the Furama Resort, Danang City 2009
Volunteer in Green Summer Campaign organised by the Youth Union of the College of Foreign Languages and the University of Danang in Binh Nam, Thang Binh, Quang Nam province 2008
Participants in the “European Community and You” Competition held in Danang and in Hanoi 2007
Volunteer translator for the 32nd ASEAN Schools Track and Field Championships 2007
Volunteer in Green Summer Campaign organised by the Youth Union of the College of Foreign Languages and the University of Danang in Binh Nguyen, Thang Binh, Quang Nam province 2007
Volunteer in Green Summer Campaign organised by the Youth Union of the College of Foreign Languages and the University of Danang in Kontum, Dac Lac province (a mountainous area) 2006
