Can lower secondary school teachers in Vietnam participate in the refresher training program according to the professional title standards?

Can lower secondary school teachers in Vietnam participate in the refresher training program according to the professional title standards?

The refresher training program according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers, abbreviated as "refresher training program," is outlined in Sub-section 1, Section 1 of the refresher training program according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers issued together with Decision 2002/QD-BGDDT of 2023, which stipulates that the training subjects include:

- Public employees teaching the lower secondary school education program, including: teachers, principals, vice-principals, directors, vice-directors (hereinafter collectively referred to as lower secondary school teachers) in lower secondary schools, combined primary and lower secondary schools, continuing education centers, vocational education and continuing education centers, and public specialized schools (hereinafter collectively referred to as lower secondary schools) who do not yet hold a training certificate according to professional title standards as prescribed.

- Individuals with a need for training and obtaining a certificate according to the professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers (THCS).

Therefore, according to the regulation, teachers who are public employees teaching the lower secondary school education program will fall under the eligible subjects to participate in the refresher training program.

Can lower secondary school teachers in Vietnam participate in the refresher training program according to the professional title standards? (Image from the Internet)

What are the objectives of the refresher training program according to the professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers in Vietnam?

According to Section 2 of the refresher training program according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers issued together with Decision 2002/QD-BGDDT of 2023, the objectives of the training according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers are:

* General Objective

Equipping trainees with knowledge, professional skills, methods, and fostering a positive attitude towards professional activities to meet the standards of the professional title for lower secondary school teachers.

* Specific Objectives

Upon completing the training course, trainees should be able to:

- Accurately understand and fully grasp the guidelines, policies, and laws of the Communist Party, State, and requirements of the education sector and local authorities regarding lower secondary school education, and be able to implement assigned tasks.

- Analyze the basic contents of state management regarding general education;

- Analyze the updated trends in general education development worldwide, and the viewpoints on lower secondary school education reform in the current context.

- Identify the role, position, responsibility, and importance of professional development in meeting the quality enhancement requirements of education. Be proactive in professional development to meet the requirements of the general education program reform at the lower secondary school level.

- Perform tasks in accordance with the professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers as stipulated by the Ministry of Education and Training.

What is the content of the refresher training program according to the professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers in Vietnam?

According to Section 3 of the refresher training program according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers issued together with Decision 2002/QD-BGDDT of 2023, the content includes:

* Amount of Knowledge and Training Time

- Part 1: General Knowledge: comprising 3 Specializations.

+ Specialization 1: State Management on General Education

+ Specialization 2: General Education Development Trends Worldwide, and the Development Strategy of General Education in Vietnam.

+ Specialization 3: Legal Regulations on Policies for Developing the General Education Faculty.

- Part 2: Professional Knowledge: Knowledge of Professional Activities: comprising 5 Specializations.

+ Specialization 4: Developing Professional Competencies for lower secondary school teachers.

+ Specialization 5: Competency to Support Colleagues in Professional Development for lower secondary school Education.

+ Specialization 6: Competency in Self-Study and Scientific Research, Application of Scientific Research Results in Educating lower secondary school Students.

+ Specialization 7: Digital Transformation in Teaching and Educating lower secondary school Students.

+ Specialization 8: Competency to Adapt to Changes in Professional Activities for lower secondary school teachers.

- Part 3: Assessment of Results.

Thus, the content of the refresher training program according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers consists of 3 parts, each with specific topics.

What are the requirements for assessing the results of lower secondary school teachers after the refresher training program in Vietnam?

The assessment of the results of trainees after the refresher training program according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers is conducted as per the guidelines in Section 4 of the refresher training program according to professional title standards for lower secondary school teachers issued together with Decision 2002/QD-BGDDT of 2023 as follows:

* Requirements

- Assessment Timing: Organized at the end of the course.

- Assessment Forms: The training institution organizes the assessment of training results using one of the following forms:

+ Examination (essay or a combination of essay and multiple-choice);

+ Written report;

+ Thesis as per the regulations of the training institution.

- Assessment Content: Ensure to achieve the evaluation objectives stated in Section 1 of this Part and scored on a 10-point scale.

Information on the assessment of training results is specifically prescribed by the education institution in the program dissemination document, training rules, and sent to trainees for self-research and understanding at the beginning of the course.