What are the unique aspects of the geographical location of America? What are the required qualifications for 7th-grade History and Geography teachers in Vietnam?

What are the unique aspects of the geographical location of America?

America is called the new continent located in the Western Hemisphere, completely separated from other continents. This separation has allowed America to develop independently in geographical and cultural terms, distinctly different from other continents, especially during the historical processes of exploration and colonization.

The unique aspects of the geographical location of America are as follows:

1. New Continent – A Symbol of Exploration

America is referred to as the “new continent” because it only became known to Europeans in the late 15th century when Christopher Columbus arrived there in 1492.

Before that, America was the site of flourishing ancient civilizations like the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, but it was entirely detached from Asian, European, and African civilizations.

The discovery of America opened a new era of cultural, economic, and geographical exchange between continents, altering world history.

2. Unique Geographical Location of America in the Western Hemisphere

America is entirely located in the Western Hemisphere, stretching from the Arctic (Canada, Alaska) to near the Antarctic (Argentina, Chile), crossing various latitudes from cold polar regions to the hot equatorial zones.

America is bordered by two major oceans:

The Atlantic Ocean to the east

The Pacific Ocean to the west

This creates complete separation from other continents, enabling the continent to develop its unique ecosystems and cultures.

3. Diverse Climate and Terrain

The North-South span of nearly 15,000 km grants America a diverse climate range, from the icy Arctic to the tropical climate of the Amazon rainforest.

It boasts rich terrain with the world's longest mountain range, the Andes (South America), the Rocky Mountains (North America), the dense Amazon rainforest, arid deserts like Atacama, and vast plains such as the Mississippi plains.

4. A Bridge between Cultures and Global Trade

America serves as a bridge between continents through the Panama Canal, a crucial waterway connecting trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Since its discovery, America has become a center for cultural exchange between continents, a convergence of various ethnicities, languages, and religions.

5. Rich Resources

America possesses abundant natural resources, from the Amazon rainforest – the Earth's green lung, to precious mineral deposits, vast oil reserves, and diverse ecosystems.

This is one of the reasons why this continent has become a thriving center for economic and scientific advances.

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What are the required qualifications for 7th-grade History and Geography teachers in Vietnam?

Under the regulations in Clause 5, Article 10 of Circular 03/2021/TT-BGDDT amended by Clause 10, Article 3 of Circular 08/2023/TT-BGDDT:

Applicable Provisions

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5. Certain teachers currently teaching are recognized as meeting the qualifications required for secondary school teachers, including:

a) Teachers assigned to teach History and Geography must have a bachelor's degree or higher in pedagogy training for History or Geography, or a bachelor’s degree or higher in a major appropriate to History and Geography. In cases of having a bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate major, a certificate of pedagogical training for lower secondary school teachers according to the program issued by the Minister of Education and Training is required;

b) Teachers assigned to teach Natural Sciences must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in pedagogy training for Natural Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology or a bachelor’s degree or higher in a major appropriate to Natural Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology. In cases of having a bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate major, a certificate of pedagogical training for lower secondary school teachers according to the program issued by the Minister of Education and Training is required;

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A 7th-grade History and Geography teacher must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in pedagogy training for History or Geography, or a bachelor’s degree or higher in a major appropriate to History and Geography.

If holding a bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate major, a certificate of pedagogical training for lower secondary school teachers according to the program issued by the Minister of Education and Training is required.

What are the professional ethics standards for 7th-grade History and Geography teachers in Vietnam?

According to Article 2a of Circular 03/2021/TT-BGDDT supplemented by Clause 1, Article 3 of Circular 08/2023/TT-BGDDT, the professional ethics standards for 7th-grade History and Geography teachers in Vietnam are as follows:

- Comply with the guidelines and policies of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the laws of the State, and the regulations of the education sector and localities for secondary education.

- Regularly cultivate ethics, uphold a sense of responsibility, maintain the dignity, honor, and reputation of educators; serve as role models for students.

- Love, treat fairly, and respect students; protect the rightful rights and interests of students; unite and support colleagues.

- Strictly adhere to the general responsibilities and obligations of public employees and the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training regarding teacher ethics.