Content on Civilizations in Vietnam before 1858 according to the New General Education Program

What are civilizations in Vietnam according to the new general education program?

Based on Section 5 of the History General Education Program issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, several civilizations in Vietnam before 1858 and the requirements as per the New Program are as follows:

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Which group does the History subject belong to? What are the characteristics of the History subject in the new program in Vietnam?

Based on Section 1 of the History General Education Program issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT regulating the characteristics of the History subject, History is part of the Social Sciences group, selected based on career orientation at the upper secondary school level.

In addition, some other characteristics:

History Subject aims to help students develop historical competence, a component of scientific competence, while contributing to the development of the essential qualities and general competencies defined in the Comprehensive Program.

History plays a leading role in educating patriotism, national pride, historical and cultural traditions, helping students recognize and apply historical lessons to solve real-life problems, expand horizons, consolidate human values, community spirit, tolerance, benevolence; contributing to the formation and development of the qualities of Vietnamese citizens and global citizens in the development trend of the era.

History fosters historical thinking, system thinking, critical thinking, skills in exploiting and using historical sources, understanding and presenting history in chronological order and synchronicity, connecting the past with the present.

History helps students recognize the scientific and practical value of history in modern social life, develop a love for national and human history and culture; orient students towards careers such as social sciences and humanities research, diplomacy, management, tourism, cultural industries, information, and communication.

The History curriculum systemizes, consolidates historical knowledge in the basic education phase and helps students delve deeper into core historical knowledge through thematic and specialized topics on world history, Southeast Asian history, and Vietnamese history.

The teaching method of the History subject is implemented on the foundation of the basic principles of historiography and modern educational methods.

Is the History curriculum in Vietnam designed to Be open and articulate?

Based on Section 2 of the History General Education Program issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, the History curriculum is designed to be open and articulate. To be specific:

(1) The structure of knowledge and skills in the History subject allows students to connect and integrate with knowledge and skills from other subjects such as Geography, Literature, Civics, National Defense and Security Education, etc.;

(2) The program grants autonomy to localities and schools to develop educational plans suited to local conditions, promotes creativity among teachers in implementing the policy of "one program, multiple textbooks"; emphasizes the coordination between schools, families, and society in historical education;

(3) The program ensures high integration in lower grades, gradual differentiation in upper grades; closely connects grade levels within each educational stage and articulates with vocational and higher education programs.