Speaker
Description
This workshop aims to explore how AI can support meaningful teacher reflection within the specific cultural context of English language education in Vietnam. Drawing on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, the presentation part outlines key factors—such as high power distance, collectivism, and long-term orientation—that influence how Vietnamese teachers engage with professional development and self-evaluation. Genuine reflection is essential for teacher growth, yet traditional practices may discourage open self-assessment or peer critique. This workshop demonstrates how AI tools can offer structured, private, and culturally respectful pathways for reflection that align with local values while encouraging deeper professional inquiry. Examples include AI-driven prompts, classroom data analysis, and mediated peer feedback systems. Participants will share their knowledge through collaboration during the workshop and leave with practical strategies and adaptable tools to promote reflective teaching in ways that are both context-sensitive and innovation-driven.
Keywords: culturally contextualised professional development, ELT in Vietnam, reflective practice, AI-assisted reflective tools
