COMPETENCY-BASED ENGLISH TEACHING FOR NON-ENGLISH MAJORS IN HANOI: CURRENT STATUS

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1075.2025-0084

Abstract

This qualitative study explores how competency-based education (CBE) is used in English writing classes for non-English majors at Vietnamese universities, focusing on digital tools and writing skills for employment. Based on theories of competency-based education and socio-constructivist learning, the study uses semi-structured interviews with 10 lecturers. This data, supported by classroom observations and document analysis, provides a detailed account of teaching practices, their benefits, and the challenges of putting them into practice. The lecturers reported that digital tools helped students produce realistic texts and receive ongoing feedback. However, they also identified problems with assessment practices, heavy workloads, and limited support from their universities. The findings indicate a need for clearer curriculum guidance and specific professional development to align teaching and assessment with the goals of CBE. By concentrating on the lecturers' views, the paper offers practical advice for curriculum designers and teacher educators and suggests future research should include student perspectives and policy analysis.