Are Vietnamese Language teachers for ethnic minority children in Vietnam required to know the ethnic language?

Are Vietnamese Language teachers for ethnic minority children in Vietnam required to know the ethnic language?

Pursuant to Point a, Clause 2, Article 12 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BGDDT regarding the teaching staff for teaching Vietnamese to ethnic minority children:

Preparation conditions for implementation

1. Regarding facilities and teaching aids:

a) The teaching and learning location at the primary school: The main school or branch schools must ensure convenient transportation, safety, and suitability for the children's psychology.

b) The classroom must ensure hygiene, safety, ventilation, sufficient lighting, appropriate desks, comfortable chairs, and clean water; a friendly space with a local cultural corner, a language support corner...

c) Fully equipped with teaching aids, teaching materials, and equipment to effectively and qualitatively teach Vietnamese to ethnic minority children before entering the first grade.

2. Regarding the teaching staff:

a) Assign teachers to participate in teaching Vietnamese to children before entering the first grade, prioritizing teachers with good abilities, solid skills, knowledge of the ethnic language, and an understanding of the local culture and ethnicity of the children.

b) Teachers are trained on the content and methods of teaching Vietnamese to ethnic minority children before entering the first grade, methods of teaching a second language to prepare Vietnamese for children, and receive training in the ethnic (mother tongue) language of the children.

3. Policies for teachers and ethnic minority children participating in Vietnamese learning before entering the first grade:

a) Teachers participating in teaching Vietnamese to ethnic minority children before entering the first grade are entitled to policies according to regulations.

b) Children participating in Vietnamese learning before entering the first grade are entitled to policies for students in ethnic minority areas with difficult and especially difficult economic conditions according to regulations.

Therefore, according to the regulations, assigning teachers to teach Vietnamese to children before entering the first grade prioritizes teachers with good abilities, solid skills, knowledge of the ethnic language, and an understanding of the local culture and ethnicity of the children.

Thus, it is a priority, not a mandatory requirement, for Vietnamese language teachers for ethnic minority children to know the ethnic language.

Are Vietnamese Language teachers for ethnic minority children in Vietnam required to know the ethnic language? (Image from the Internet)

What are the requirements for teachers and ethnic minority children before entering the first grade in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 15 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BGDDT requirements for teachers and ethnic minority children before entering the first grade are as follows:

For teachers:

- Teachers must understand the content and methods of teaching Vietnamese to ethnic minority children before entering the first grade, methods of teaching a second language to prepare Vietnamese for children.

- Teachers must know how to develop lesson plans according to the guidance of the Ministry of Education and Training and propose educational solutions, and adjust teaching methods suitable for children to make them feel confident, comfortable, and eager to attend class.

- Teachers must have the skills and methods to cooperate with parents or guardians in taking care of the children's nutrition, health, and mental well-being when attending class.

- Teachers must be able to create a friendly learning environment that helps children explore and interact with teachers and peers, using active teaching methods that allow children to experience learning and develop necessary learning skills.

For children:

- Regarding learning readiness:

+ Children must always feel comfortable and happy when attending school, enjoy going to school; be independent and know how to take care of themselves, such as self-serving during meals (for children attending boarding schools); self-hygiene; prepare clothing, books, and learning materials before going to school.

+ Children must be confident and proactive in fulfilling assigned tasks, interested and actively participate in school and class activities; confidently communicate and behave appropriately with those around them.

- Regarding learning outcomes:

+ Children must develop basic learning skills such as using study tools, working in pairs or groups; receiving tasks, performing tasks, and presenting the results to teachers and classmates.

+ Children must develop and improve their abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at an initial level; develop Vietnamese communication skills and adaptive behaviors in the new environment.

Does the principal have to prepare a plan for cooperating activities with the families of ethnic minority children before entering the first grade in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 16 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BGDDT:

School

1. The principal prepares a plan for cooperating activities with the children's families:

a) Organize meetings, introduce the school to parents or guardians and state the family's responsibilities in preparing learning materials, clothing, and ensuring conditions for children to attend school.

b) Provide information about school activities, school goals, and expectations for parents or guardians during the preparation period for first grade.

c) Equip parents or guardians with skills to support children before, during, and after entering first grade.

d) Organize exchanges and sharing sessions between primary school teachers (first grade) and preschool teachers (five-year-old class) about the content and methods of preparing Vietnamese for children before entering first grade; cooperate with preschools in the area to organize preschool children's visits to primary schools to interact with their older peers.

2. Teachers prepare plans for activities and cooperate with children's parents or guardians:

a) Create a list of information about parents or guardians (names, relationships with the children, phone numbers, home addresses...) for easy contact.

b) Observe and identify children's characteristics to appropriately group/class them and propose support during the preparation period for first grade.

c) Plan to visit the families of children who need more support in their studies.

d) Communicate with each parent or guardian to understand the family's circumstances and children's characteristics.

e) Cooperate with children's parents or guardians in caring for the children's nutrition and ensuring their health when attending school.

Thus, the principal must prepare a plan for cooperating activities with children's families to organize meetings, introduce the school to parents, and carry out other activities as mentioned above.