3. Degrees:
Ph.D in Applied Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Phuong's PhD thesis focuses on language assessment in an academic English programme
M.A. in TESOL (Distinction), Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
M.A. in Teaching English (Distinction), University of Languages and International Studies, VNU.
B.A. in English Language, University of Languages and International Studies, VNU
B.A. in Russian Language (First Class Honor), University of Languages and International Studies, VNU
Tiếng Việt:
Cô Phương Cao là tiến sĩ chuyên ngành Ngôn ngữ học Ứng dụng, tốt nghiệp tại Trường Ngôn ngữ và Nghiên cứu Ngôn ngữ Ứng dụng, Đại học Victoria ở Wellington (New Zealand), nơi cô cũng từng hoàn thành bằng Thạc sĩ thứ hai về giảng dạy tiếng Anh (TESOL). Luận án tiến sĩ của cô tập trung vào cách giáo viên đánh giá học sinh trong một chương trình tiếng Anh học thuật. Ở Việt Nam, cô Phương hiện làm công việc giảng viên, đào tạo giáo viên, tại Trường Đại học Sư phạm Hà Nội. Cô giảng dạy các học phần liên quan đến việc học ngôn ngữ thứ hai cho sinh viên đại học và học viên cao học ngành Ngôn ngữ học Ứng dụng/TESOL, bao gồm cả nghiên cứu TESOL và đánh giá ngôn ngữ. Ngoài ra, cô cũng từng giảng dạy tiếng Anh học thuật tại New Zealand và Singapore. Các lĩnh vực nghiên cứu hiện nay của cô bao gồm phát triển chương trình học, đánh giá chương trình đào tạo, phân tích sách giáo khoa và đánh giá ngôn ngữ.
Học vấn:
Tiến sĩ Ngôn ngữ học Ứng dụng, Đại học Victoria Wellington, New Zealand. Luận án Tiến sĩ của Phương tập trung vào đánh giá ngôn ngữ trong một chương trình tiếng Anh học thuật.
Thạc sĩ Giảng dạy Tiếng Anh cho Người Nói Ngôn Ngữ Khác (TESOL, Xuất sắc), Đại học Victoria Wellington, New Zealand.
Thạc sĩ Giảng dạy Tiếng Anh (Xuất sắc), Trường Đại học Ngoại ngữ, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội.
Cử nhân Ngôn ngữ Anh, Trường Đại học Ngoại ngữ, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội.
Cử nhân Ngôn ngữ Nga (Loại Xuất sắc), Trường Đại học Ngoại ngữ, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội.
4. Certificates
Certificate of an Intensive Program on Research Method in Education, Southern Cross University, NSW, Australia
Certificate of an Intensive Course on Professional Writing for Language Educators, University of Maryland, USA
Certificate of an Intensive Course on Sustainable Development in Education, Yonsei University, Korea
Certificate of Using Technology in Education, APEC Institute, Korea.
Certificate of Research Method in Education, Thailand Ministry of Education
Certificate of Assessment in ELT Classrooms, British Council
5. Links
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8069-621X
6. Publications: Công bố, xuất bản
2025
Nguyen, T. M. H., & Cao, P. T. H. (2025). Đánh giá và điều chỉnh một tài liệu đọc tiếng Anh phân cấp nhằm phát triển vốn từ vựng cho sinh viên không chuyên tiếng Anh. Tạp chí Khoa học và Công nghệ – Đại học Đà Nẵng, 23(5B). https://doi.org/10.31130/ud-jst.2025.23(5B).052NN
2023
Luu, T. K. N., & Cao, P. T. H. (2023). A missing link of the curriculum: Why do English language teacher trainers in Vietnam need assessment literacy? HNUE Journal of Science: Social Sciences, 68(4), 140–152. https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1067.2023-0076
Cao, P. T. H., & Vu, T. N. (2023). Vietnamese teaching practitioners as doctoral students learning-to-teach, teaching, and assessing students of and for social justice. In M. H. Nguyen (Ed.), Handbook of research on fostering social justice through intercultural and multilingual communication (pp. 81–99). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5083-3.ch005
2022
Nguyen, T. H. N., Nguyen, T. H. N. (Ed.), Do, T. T. D., Tran, T. N., Cao, T. H. P., & Nguyen, T. T. T. (2022). English language teaching and assessment for primary students: A practical handbook. Thai Nguyen Publishing House.
2021
Cao, P. T. H., & Newton, J. (2021). Is there a place for classroom research in the busy lives of teachers? Associate Professor Jonathan Newton speaks with Phuong Cao. TESOL Research News.
Cao, P. T. H. (2021). Book review: Classroom-based formative assessment. TESOL Higher Education Interest Section Newsletter. http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/tesolheis/issues/2021-07-26/5
2020
Cao, T. H. P., & Pham, X. T. (2020). Turn-taking strategies used in a New Zealand radio interview programme and pedagogical implications in language classrooms. VNU Journal of Foreign Studies, 35(6), 16–27. https://doi.org/10.25073/2525-2445/vnufs.447
Nguyen, T. T. M., Marlina, R., & Cao, T. H. P. (2020). How well do ELT textbooks prepare students to use English in global contexts? An evaluation of the Vietnamese English textbooks from an English as an international language (EIL) perspective. Asian Englishes, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/13488678.2020.1717794
2019
Nguyen, T. T. M., & Cao, T. H. P. (2019). An evaluation of the intercultural orientation of secondary English textbooks in Vietnam: How well are students prepared to communicate in global contexts? In V. C. Le, T. M. H. Nguyen, T. T. M. Nguyen, & R. Bernard (Eds.), Building teacher capacity in Vietnamese English language teaching: Research, policy and practice (pp. 150–165). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429457371-10
Cao, T. H. P. (2019). Teaching English to young learners in Vietnam: From policy to implementation. The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 6(1), 96–104.
2018
Cao, T. H. P. (2018). Vocabulary in EFL textbook: An analysis of “Life A2–B1” coursebook used for Vietnamese tertiary students. In Proceedings of the 7th National Conference in Education for Potential Vietnamese Researchers (Section 3, pp. 548–556). Hanoi National University of Education Publishing House.
Cao, T. H. P. (2018). Language learning experience of two Vietnamese language adult learners. EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture, 3(2), 101–109. https://doi.org/10.30659/e.3.2.%p
Cao, T. H. P. (2018). Developing students’ fluency, accuracy and complexity with 4/3/2 technique: An exploratory study with L2 learners. In Proceedings of the 3rd International TESOL Conference (Section 1, pp. 48–58). Ho Chi Minh University of Education Publishing House.
Cao, T. H. P. (2018). Move analysis of conference abstracts in applied linguistics: Pedagogical implications into language classrooms. VNU Journal of Foreign Studies, 34(4), 104–114. https://doi.org/10.25073/2525-2445/vnufs.4284
Cao, T. H. P. (2018). Task-based language teaching: Affordances and challenges in TBLT implementation at the Vietnamese tertiary level. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 15(2), 516–529. https://doi.org/10.18823/asiatefl.2018.15.2.19.510
Cao, T. H. P., & Le, T. M. N. (2018). Using project work to foster learner autonomy at a pedagogical university, Vietnam: A case study at a Vietnamese pedagogical university. HNUE Journal of Science, 63(5A), 26–37.
2016
Cao, T. H. P., Ta, T. B., & Hoang, H. C. (2016). National policies for teaching English in Vietnamese educational contexts: A discussion of policies. Thailand TESOL, 29(2), 1–17.
2015
Cao, T. T. G., & Cao, T. H. P. (2015). Practice tests for entrance national exam. Nhà Xuất Bản Tổng Hợp TP Hồ Chí Minh.
2014
Luong, Q. T., Nguyen, T. P. L., & Cao, T. H. P. (2014). A supplementary exercise book for Grade 9. Hanoi: Vietnam Education Publishing House.
Luong, Q. T., Nguyen, T. P. L., & Cao, T. H. P. (2014). A supplementary exercise book for Grade 8. Hanoi: Vietnam Education Publishing House.
Luong, Q. T., Nguyen, T. P. L., & Cao, T. H. P. (2014). A supplementary exercise book for Grade 7. Hanoi: Vietnam Education Publishing House.
Luong, Q. T., Nguyen, T. P. L., & Cao, T. H. P. (2014). A supplementary exercise book for Grade 6. Hanoi: Vietnam Education Publishing House.
7. Recent Awards Các Giải Thưởng
2019 January: Awarded a fully funded travel grant for the International TESOL Convention 2019 in Atlanta, USA by RELO (Regional English Language Office, US Embassy in Vietnam)
2018 November: Awarded a fully funded Victoria Doctoral Scholarship for a Doctoral study in linguistics, commenced at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
2018 October: Awarded a travel grant for the Viet TESOL convention, an international conference of TESOL, by Regional English Language Organization, US Embassy of Vietnam.
2017 January: Awarded a fully funded scholarship by SEAMEO, RELC (Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Language Centre (RELC), Singapore) for MA course in TESOL with Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand).
2016 October: Awarded a travel grant by APEC Institute Korea, for presenting a research paper at the International APEC forum in education, Lima, Peru.
2016 July: Awarded a scholarship for the AE E-Teacher program (Professional Writing) by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State, and is administered by the University of Maryland, USA.
2012 November: Awarded a scholarship by the Vietnamese Government, funded by ADB Bank for Professional Teacher Development Program (awarded to the most outstanding MA students, a one–month study program in Research Method Education at Southern Cross University, Australia)
2012 October: Awarded Second Prize in APEC writing contest for teachers of APEC Economies by Institute of APEC Collaborative Education, Republic of Korea.
2012 October Awarded a travel grant by APEC Institute Korea, for participating at the International APEC forum in education, Bali, Indonesia.
2011 August Awarded a fully funded travel grant by APEC Institute Korea, for participating at the APEC Education Course for ASEAN Teachers at Yonsei University, Korea
2010 August: Awarded one month study scholarship “Atlas” by “Internationella Programkontoret”, the Swedish Council of Higher Education for Exchange programs between teachers and students, Sweden (Son Tay high school and Vilunda Gymnasium). A one month study program at Stockholm University and Vilunda Gymnasium, and Stockholm University, Sweden
8. Conference Presentations: Trình bày hội thảo
2024 Cao, T.H.P (November 2024 Innovation in Assessment. Keynote speaker at Hanoi National University of Education conference, Hanoi, Vietnam
2024 Cao, T.H.P (March 2024 Teachers' Assessment Practices at Vietnamese Tertiary English Classrooms: Students' Perspective. Paper presented at 59 RELC Conference, Singapore
2023 Cao et al, (November) Teaches' Assessment Literacy Level. Mixed-Method Study. Paper presented at the International Conference on "Applied Linguistics - Transformative Trends in Asia-Pacific Region- APCAL HANU 2023
2022 Cao, T.H.P (2022, Oct) EFL Teachers' formative assessment practices in an exam-dominated context: a mixed-method study. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference of Asian Association for Language Assessment, India
2022 Cao, T.H.P (2022, Nov) How does formative assessment fit in an exam-dominated context: Insights from Vietnam, Paper presented at Sydney Assessment Symposeum, Sydney University, Australia
2022, Cao, T.H.P (2022, March) Paper presented at RELC 58 Internationall Conference,Singapore
2021 Cao, T.H.P (2021, July) Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, Paper presented at the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
2021 Cao, T.H.P and Newton, J (October, 2021) Using the Textbook Series 10, 11, 12 more Effectively. Tips from Task-Based Language Teaching. Paper presented at VietTESOL International Conference
2020 Cao, T.H.P (2020, July). An exploratory study of teachers’ formative assessment practices in non-Englishmajor tertiary EFL classrooms in Vietnam. Paper presented at the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
2019 Nguyen, T.T.M., & Cao, T.H.P. (2019, March). An evaluation of the intercultural component in Vietnamese ELT textbooks. Paper presented at TESOL International convention 2019, Atlanta, Georga, USA
2018 Cao, T.H.P., & Pham, X.T. (2018, October). Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used in an Academic English Purposes Programme. A Case Study. Paper presented at the VietTESOL convention organized by the VietTESOL association, Hanoi 12-13 October 2018.
2018 Cao, T.H.P. (2018, August). Developing Students’ Speaking Fluency, Accuracy and Complexity with 4-3-2 Technique: An Exploratory Study with L2 Language Learners. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Education organised by Ho Chi Minh University of Pedagogy, August 25, 2018
2018 Cao, T.H.P. (2018, June). Needs analysis for designing an ESP course for students of science and technology at Hanoi National University of Education. An ethnographic study. Paper presented at Hanoi National University of Education Annual Conference, June 6. Vietnam
2018 Cao, T.H.P., Le, T.M.N. (2018, May). The Use of Project Work in Fostering Learner Autonomy: A Case Study at a Pedagogical University, Vietnam. Paper presented at 5th Annual Conference of Science for Potential Researchers, organised in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 25, 2018
2016 Cao, T.H.P. (2016, October). Vietnam’s volunteer Internet Programs in Education run by ALCoB, APEC Organization: Future Education Forum and Conference. Paper presented at 12th APEC Education Forum, and 14th International ALCoB Conference organised in Lima, Peru, October 4-5, 2016
2016 Cao, T.H.P. (2016, August). Fostering Students’ Autonomy through Formative Assessment Techniques, an Action Research at Hanoi National University of Education: Promoting Effective Change in the Language Classroom. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Education organised by Ho Chi Minh University of Pedagogy and Victoria Wellington University New Zealand, August 28-29, 2016
2016 Cao, T.H.P. (2016, January). Teachers’ conceptions of Formative Assessment, A case study at Hanoi National University of Education: The Changing Landscape of ELT: Empowerment through Glocalization. Paper presented at the 36 Thai TESOL 2016 Conference organised in Khon Kaen, Thailand, January 2016 (https://eventegg.com/thai-tesol-2016/)
2015 Cao, T.H.P. (2015, May). Motivating students to speak English outside classrooms, An Action Research at Hanoi National University of Education: Enabling or Restricting Their Members to Engage with Global Academia. Paper presented at The Annual Conference on Education organised at Hanoi National University of Education, May 2015
2014 Cao, T.H.P. (2014, May). Using Peer Assessment in Non-Major English Tertiary Classrooms, an Action Research at Hanoi National University of Education. Paper presented at The Annual Conference on Education organized at Hanoi National University of Education, May 2014