PEDAGOGICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN VIETNAM IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

In the context of rapid digital transformation in global higher education, technology-based innovative teaching methods have increasingly been recognized as key drivers for enhancing educational quality and student learning experiences. Nevertheless, empirical evidence on the pedagogical effectiveness of such methods, particularly within private universities in emerging economies such as Vietnam, remains limited. This study aims to examine the extent of implementation and to investigate the pedagogical effectiveness of technology-based innovative teaching methods in private higher education institutions in Vietnam. Employing a quantitative research design, data were collected from lecturers and students at private universities using standardized survey instruments adapted from established international studies. Structural equation modeling (SEM/PLS-SEM) was applied to analyze the relationships between technology-based teaching methods, student engagement, and pedagogical effectiveness. The findings indicate that technology-based innovative teaching methods exert a positive and statistically significant impact on pedagogical effectiveness. Moreover, student engagement was found to play a critical mediating role in enhancing learning outcomes within digitally supported learning environments. This study contributes to the existing literature by extending theoretical understanding of technology-enhanced pedagogy in the context of private higher education in an emerging economy. From a practical perspective, the results offer important implications for institutional leaders and educators in designing effective teaching strategies and managing digital transformation processes. The findings also provide policyrelevant insights for improving the quality and sustainability of private higher education systems in Vietnam and comparable contexts.