EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AS A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 4 IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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https://doi.org/10.60087/jklst.vol5.n1.004摘要
The incorporation of extracurricular activities into English language teaching (ELT) in higher education is increasingly important because such activities provide students with opportunities for authentic communication, learner autonomy, and intercultural interaction while also supporting their academic and professional development.This review looks at the role of extracurricular activities in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) in higher education and ELT. Drawing on recent studies in the Asian and European sectors, the review reviews literature on the aspects of language development, employability, soft skills development, intercultural communication and sustainable learning. The study shows that extracurricular activities (speaking forums, cultural events, exchange programs and ESP workshops) and student publications can enhance student engagement and self-directed learning. However, the literature also demonstrates significant challenges with regard to unequal participation, financial accessibility, institutional support and the growing instrumentalization of extracurricular learning for employability purposes. In addition, Vietnamese higher education and selected extracurricular activities are discussed in the review at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF). The research indicates that well-organized extracurricular activities can contribute to sustainable and holistic language education in the context of SDG 4.
Keywords: extracurricular activities; English language teaching; higher education; learner autonomy; sustainable development goal 4
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