Call for book chapters| AI in TESOL: Teaching, Learning, and Innovation in Vietnamese Higher Education

2026-04-20

We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute chapters to this forthcoming edited volume examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in Vietnamese higher education.

This volume explores how faculty, students, and institutions are adopting AI tools to enhance language learning, teaching practices, assessment, and academic writing. Grounded in the Vietnamese context, the book highlights both opportunities and challenges, including teacher readiness, student engagement, academic integrity, and digital equity. The volume aims to provide empirical research, classroom-based practices, and institutional perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of AI-driven transformation in English language education.

Suggested Topics (not limited to):

  • AI tools for language learning (writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary)
  • Teaching practices and faculty perspectives in TESOL
  • Student engagement and AI-supported learning strategies
  • AI in academic writing and feedback
  • Assessment and language proficiency using AI
  • Ethical considerations, academic integrity, and AI use
  • Institutional strategies and digital transformation in TESOL

Submission Guidelines |Download Chapter template:

  • Chapter length: 2,000–4,000 words
  • APA 7th edition formatting
  • Include abstract and keywords
  • Empirical, conceptual, and practice-based chapters are welcome

Submission Process:
Authors may submit full chapters or abstracts directly to the main editor.

Contact and Submission:
Dr. Andy Tri Nguyen
Hoa Sen University, Vietnam
Email: andy.tri.nguyen@hoasen.edu.vn 

Book Overview

This volume examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in Vietnamese higher education. It focuses on how faculty, students, and institutions are adopting AI tools to enhance language learning, teaching practices, assessment, and academic writing.

Grounded in the Vietnamese context, the book highlights both innovation and challenges, including teacher readiness, student engagement, academic integrity, and digital equity. It presents empirical studies, classroom-based practices, and institutional perspectives, offering a comprehensive understanding of how AI is reshaping English language education in a rapidly developing higher education system.

Context Focus (Vietnam)

  • Rapid expansion of higher education and internationalization
  • Strong emphasis on English proficiency for global mobility
  • Growing adoption of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, speech tools)
  • Institutional push toward digital transformation

Proposed Structure 

Chapter 1: AI and TESOL in Vietnamese Higher Education
 Overview of TESOL development, AI trends, and the Vietnamese educational context.

Chapter 2: AI Tools for English Language Learning
 Use of AI for grammar, writing, speaking, and vocabulary development.

Chapter 3: Teaching Practices and Faculty Perspectives
 How instructors integrate AI into TESOL pedagogy and classroom practices.

Chapter 4: Student Engagement and Learning Strategies
 How students use AI tools for independent learning and academic success.

Chapter 5: AI and Academic Writing in TESOL
 AI-supported writing, feedback, and challenges related to authorship and originality.

Chapter 6: Assessment, Feedback, and Language Proficiency
 AI in formative and summative assessment, including automated feedback systems.

Chapter 7: Challenges, Ethics, and Academic Integrity
 Issues of misuse, overreliance, bias, and institutional policies.

Chapter 8: Institutional Strategies and Future Directions
 Curriculum innovation, faculty training, and long-term integration of AI in TESOL.

Editorial Team:

  • Dr. Andy Tri Nguyen, Hoa Sen University, Vietnam
  • Prof. Lynn Williams, Morgan State University, USA
  • Dr. Tawanna Terry, Morgan State University, USA

We encourage contributions that offer innovative, contextually grounded, and globally relevant insights into AI in TESOL, particularly within the Vietnamese higher education context.