MIND MAPPING IN TECHNICAL VOCABULARY LEARNING: PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHERS AND SECOND-YEAR NON-ENGLISH MAJORS AT HANOI UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY

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Mind mapping is considered a useful technique for enhancing vocabulary learning through visual organization and active engagement. At Hanoi University of Industry, second-year non-English majors often struggle with acquiring and retaining technical vocabulary in their English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) courses. Therefore, this article investigates teachers’ and students’ perceptions of using mind mapping in technical vocabulary acquisition. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining surveys and interviews as data collection tools. The results suggest that participants perceived mind mapping as beneficial for vocabulary retention and understanding, as well as fostering motivation and interest. Triangulation of the data provided more comprehensive insights into these perceptions.