TESOL Applied Linguistics Vygotskian Theory Generative AI in Education

Dr Ngo Cong-Lem

Lecturer, Faculty of Foreign Languages — Dalat University (Vietnam) · PhD (Monash University)

I explore the intersections of language, mind, and technology. My current work focuses on teacher agency, sociocultural (Vygotskian) theory, and the role of generative AI in TESOL and higher education. Publications include outlets such as Language Teaching Research, System, International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, and Language Learning & Technology.

At a glance

  • Teacher agency, identity, and emotions in EFL/EMI contexts
  • Sociocultural theory (Vygotsky), CHAT, and classroom praxis
  • Generative AI for language education and academic integrity
  • Open, practice-facing scholarship and teaching resources
Focus
TESOL & Applied Linguistics
Theory
Vygotsky · CHAT · Agency
Methods
Mixed & Evidence Synthesis
Tech
GenAI · EdTech · HCI

Featured publications

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Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (2025)
What happened next? A survey of review clients evaluating impacts of rapid reviews
Language Teaching Research (2025)
Teaching with heart and mind: Social-emotional skills, perezhivanie & agency in Vietnamese EFL
International Journal of HCI (2024)
Limitations and opportunities of ChatGPT: A systematic review
Looking to collaborate?
I welcome research and teaching collaborations in TESOL, sociocultural theory, and GenAI in education.