ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES OF THE CEFR-ALIGNED LEARNING OUTCOME IMPLEMENTATION FOR NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AT HUE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The study was carried out to explore the issues related to the CEFR-aligned learning outcome implementation for non-English major students at Hue University. Its focus was on the advantages and challenges during the implementation process perceived by general English teachers. Qualitative approach was chosen with the data being collected by means of in-depth interview. Ten general English teachers who have experienced teaching non-English major students at Hue University took part in the study. The findings have shown that the CEFR-aligned learning outcome implementation process for non-English major students at Hue University has gained a number of advantages but still faced some challenges. The advantages included appropriate teacher training, modern facilities and resources, teacher sound understanding of the policy, and positive changes in teaching methodology. The challenges were more related to the imbalance among students’ proficiency, assigned textbooks, teacher-led hours and required learning outcome and assessment practices