How many years is the anniversary of the Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20, 2024? What are activities held on Vietnamese Teachers' Day - November 20, 2024?

How many years is the anniversary of the Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20, 2024?

Pursuant to Article 1 of Decision 167-HDBT in 1982 regarding Vietnam Teachers' Day, it is stipulated:

Article 1.- Annually, November 20 will be designated as Vietnam Teachers' Day.

Article 2.- To make November 20 meaningful, each year, from October, all levels of government and organizations should meet to review the situation and activities of teachers in their local areas, assess past actions, and propose continued initiatives to motivate teachers to uphold the good traditions of Vietnamese educators, train their qualities and abilities, and be exemplary for students. Teachers should engage in activities to deepen their understanding of their honor and responsibility in today's society, striving to fulfill their noble duties.

According to the above regulation, November 20 every year will be designated as Vietnam Teachers' Day from 1982.

Thus, 1982 was the first year, and 2024 will mark the 42nd anniversary of Vietnam Teachers' Day (November 20, 1982 - November 20, 2024).

How many years is the anniversary of the Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20, 2024? What are activities held on Vietnamese Teachers' Day - November 20, 2024? (Image from the Internet)

What are activities held on Vietnamese Teachers' Day - November 20, 2024?

Under Article 4 of Decision 167-HDBT in 1982:

On November 20, schools can rearrange teaching and learning activities so that teachers have a day off and participate in school and local activities.

Under Circular 26-TT-1982 on activities on Vietnam Teachers' Day - November 20, 2024:

- Introducing the tradition of educators.

- Sharing the most profound memories in the teaching profession.

- Reading excerpts from letters students send to the school.

- Inviting students with outstanding achievements in production, study, work, and combat to speak at the school.

- Organizing seminars on the honor and responsibility of teachers in instilling a love for the profession and affection for children in pedagogical students.

- Organizing cultural, and sports activities...

- Schools should summarize the competition and launch new competitions to fulfill the first semester tasks effectively.

Who is responsible for annually organizing the Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20?

Under Article 3 of Decision 167-HDBT in 1982:

Article 3.- The organization of November 20 annually will be presided over by the People's Committee and educational councils at all levels, in cooperation with educational sectors and people's organizations. Levels and sectors should assign leadership staff to visit teachers, organize informal meetings with teachers, and on this occasion, commend teachers for their achievements.

Organizing Vietnam Teachers' Day should be solemn and practical, avoiding ostentation and causing inconvenience to students and parents.

Thus, the organization of November 20 annually will be presided over by the People's Committee and educational councils at all levels, in cooperation with educational sectors and people's organizations. Levels and sectors should assign leadership staff to visit teachers, organize informal meetings with teachers, and on this occasion, commend teachers for their achievements.

Organizing Vietnam Teachers' Day should be solemn and practical, avoiding ostentation and causing inconvenience to students and parents.

What are the working policies applicable to upper secondary school teachers in Vietnam?

Under Clause 2, Article 5 of the regulations on working policies for general education teachers issued with Circular 28/2009/TT-BGDDT (amended by Clause 3, Article 1 Circular 15/2017/TT-BGDDT):

Working periodand annual leave

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2. The working periodof lower and upper secondary school teachers during the school year is 42 weeks, including:

a) 37 weeks for teaching and educational activities according to the annual school year schedule.

b) 03 weeks for study and professional development.

c) 01 week for preparing for the new school year.

d) 01 week for summarizing the school year.

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Thus, the working period for upper secondary school teachers in Vietnam will be 42 weeks, including:

- 37 weeks for teaching and educational activities according to the annual school year schedule.

- 03 weeks for study and professional development.

- 01 week for preparing for the new school year.

- 01 week for summarizing the school year.