This project aims to investigate the classroom techniques currently used for
teaching translation and the teachers and students’ views on the effectiveness of
those techniques at Tay Nguyen University.
Qualitative ethnographic approach was used for this study. The research methods
consisted of classroom observations and follow-up interviews. Observations of six
translation class sessions taught by two teachers were conducted. These
observations were followed up by in-depth interview with the same teachers.
Additionally, interviews were conducted with eight students representing the
student population in those classes
The results show that the translation teachers tend to employ traditional approach to
teaching translation characterized by assigning translation tasks, then providing
correction based on ready-made samples without developing students’strategiesfor
translation. This model of teaching was viewed by both teachers and students as
ineffective because it failed to prepare students with the necessary strategies and
self-learning skills.
Based on the findings, it is recommended that the teachers need to explore
alternative methods for teaching translation, which could prove more useful. The
university leaders need to create and fund training events relating to translation
teaching.
