Is it permissible to use a pedagogical certificate for teacher recruitment examinations in Vietnam?

Is it permissible to use a pedagogical certificate for teacher recruitment examinations in Vietnam?

Based on Section I of the Program and the implementation of pedagogical training for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field who wish to become lower secondary school or upper secondary school teachers, attached to Circular 12/2021/TT-BGDDT, the regulations on the purpose of issuing the training program are as follows:

Purpose of issuing the training program

The program for pedagogical training for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a suitable field who wish to become either lower secondary school or upper secondary school teachers serves as a basis for educational institutions to conduct training and issue pedagogical certificates to individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field who aspire to become lower secondary school/upper secondary school teachers as stipulated.

Thus, pedagogical certificates are issued to individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field who wish to become teachers.

Therefore, pedagogical certificates can be used to apply for teaching positions.

Is it permissible to use a pedagogical certificate for teacher recruitment examinations in Vietnam?​ (Image from the Internet)

What are the objectives of the pedagogical training program on teaching competency in Vietnam?

According to Section II of the Program and the implementation of pedagogical training for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field who wish to become lower secondary school or upper secondary school teachers, attached to Circular 12/2021/TT-BGDDT, the objectives of the training program are specified as follows:

- Apply specialized scientific knowledge to deliver content from lower secondary school/upper secondary school subject curriculums.

- Develop a teaching plan for lower secondary school/upper secondary school subjects that meets the requirements of the general education curriculum; design lesson plans suitable to the characteristics of the subject, the students, and the educational environment.

- Conduct teaching activities that meet the requirements of lower secondary school/upper secondary school subjects; evaluate student learning processes and outcomes to meet subject requirements.

- Develop and manage teaching records; apply information technology (IT) in teaching and managing students.

How many credits does the pedagogical training program in Vietnam comprise?

Based on sub-section 1, Section IV of the Program and the implementation of pedagogical training for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field who wish to become lower secondary school or upper secondary school teachers, attached to Circular 12/2021/TT-BGDDT, the content of the program is outlined as follows:

Program Content

1. Structure and duration of the program

1.1. Program structure

The program consists of a core module (Part A) and specialization modules: modules for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field for lower secondary school subjects aspiring to become lower secondary school teachers (Part B) or those with a bachelor's degree suitable for upper secondary school subjects aspiring to become upper secondary school teachers (Part C).

1.2. Program duration

- Core module: 17 credits (CR).

- Specialization module: 17 CR for lower secondary school specialization, 17 CR for upper secondary school specialization.

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Thus, the pedagogical training program comprises 34 credits, including 17 credits for the core module and 17 credits for the specialization module.

Who can enroll in the pedagogical training for lower secondary school, upper secondary school levels in Vietnam?

According to Section II of the Program and the implementation of pedagogical training for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field who wish to become lower secondary school or upper secondary school teachers, issued with Circular 12/2021/TT-BGDDT, the applicable subjects are stipulated as follows:

Applicable subjects

1. Individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field for any lower secondary school or upper secondary school subject, who aspire to become lower secondary school/upper secondary school teachers.

2. Related organizations and individuals seeking pedagogical training and certification.

Thus, the following individuals and entities are eligible to enroll in pedagogical training for lower secondary school, upper secondary school:

- Individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field for any lower secondary school or upper secondary school subject, who wish to become lower secondary school/upper secondary school teachers.

- Related organizations and individuals seeking pedagogical training and certification.