At VUS, ongoing professional development is an essential part of our teaching culture. The workshop “Speak Up, Join In – Collaborative Tasks for a Happier Classroom” continued this commitment, offering teaching staff a space to exchange ideas, refresh their techniques, and strengthen their instructional approaches.
Originally presented at the VUS TESOL Conference 2025 – a community event open to anyone passionate about education-the session was brought back to the campuses so that teachers who could not attend TESOL, or who missed this particular presentation, could still benefit from its practical insights.
The workshop was hosted at VUS Cong Hoa and VUS Ut Tich, ensuring that more teachers across the system had the opportunity to join.
Exploring collaborative tasks – practical ideas for the classroom
Guided by Ms. Vi Xuan (Lead Teacher), the workshop introduced a set of practical, easy-to-adapt collaborative activities designed to help teachers:
- Strengthen peer interaction
- Encourage natural participation
- Build enjoyable and productive learning moments
Drawing on her experience developing student-centered lessons across various levels, Ms. Vi demonstrated how small, intentional adjustments can make collaborative tasks both manageable and impactful. Teachers appreciated how the techniques could be applied immediately, regardless of age group or syllabus.
Meaningful conversations and professional connections
The workshop naturally became a comfortable space for teachers to open up about their teaching. They talked through the challenges they often face in class, shared small strategies that have worked for them, and exchanged examples from their day-to-day lessons. Some teachers even tested a few collaborative task ideas together and discussed how they might adapt them for different student levels.
Instead of focusing on structured activities, the session found its energy in the conversations that unfolded naturally between teachers-a simple but meaningful kind of exchange that often sparks new ideas and renewed confidence.
A continuous professional journey at VUS
As the session unfolded, what stood out most was not only the ideas shared, but the sense of professional connection it created. Teachers had the space to listen, question, reflect, and build on one another’s experiences-something essential in a dynamic teaching environment.
Rather than emphasizing isolated techniques, the workshop reinforced a broader message: professional growth flourishes when teachers share, question, and learn together.
This commitment to continuous development is a long-standing part of the VUS teaching culture-where every workshop, no matter its size, contributes to building stronger, more confident, and more inspired teaching staff.
Before highlighting the key opportunities for teachers at VUS, it’s important to recognize the foundation that makes workshops like this possible-a learning culture built over nearly three decades.
For nearly three decades, VUS has been a trusted name in English education in Vietnam. With 68 campuses nationwide and a community of over 2,700 internationally qualified teaching staff, VUS has steadily built a strong foundation for high-quality learning.
The organization continues to affirm its leadership with notable achievements, including a double win at the Vietnam Technology Excellence Awards 2025 and two consecutive years recognized as an Inspirational Brand by APEA, along with many other respected national and international accolades.
When you join VUS, you become part of a workplace designed to support long-term growth and meaningful teaching experiences. Teaching staff benefit from:
- A reliable income that reflects your effort and allows you to focus fully on delivering impactful lessons.
- Comprehensive professional development, starting with structured onboarding through the Entrance Workshops and continuing with regular sharing sessions and the Training Hub-led by Teaching Quality Managers who all hold master’s or doctoral degrees and bring extensive teaching experience.
- Modern facilities built to international standards, offering diverse teaching tools, updated materials, and fully equipped classrooms.
- Engaging internal activities that create room to unwind, connect with colleagues, and stay inspired.
- A supportive work culture, where colleagues are always ready to collaborate, share, and help one another grow.
- Clear pathways for advancement, with transparent opportunities to take on new challenges and progress into higher roles.
VUS is a workplace full of opportunities-where you can develop your skills, make an impact, and contribute to shaping the future of Vietnam’s young learners.
Whether you are:
- An Expatriate Teacher, looking to teach in Vietnam with strong support systems and international standards.
- A Vietnamese Teacher, aiming to continue sharpening your expertise while guiding students toward global opportunities.
- A Teaching Assistant, seeking your first real experience inside the classroom and a strong foundation to explore the teaching profession.
VUS offers a meaningful environment to begin and grow your teaching journey.
Start your teaching journey with VUS today!
