What is the official mouthpiece of the Vietnam People's Army? What are the regulations on assessment of academic outcomes in National Defense and Security Education for upper secondary school students in Vietnam?

What is the official mouthpiece of the Vietnam People's Army?

The official mouthpiece of the Vietnam People's Army is the People's Army Newspaper. This newspaper holds a particularly important role in disseminating and popularizing the policies and directions of the Communist Party, as well as the policies and laws of the State, to officers, soldiers within the entire military, and also to the people nationwide.

The People's Army Newspaper was established on October 20, 1950, during the arduous but heroic period of the nation’s resistance against French colonialism. Since its inception, the newspaper has been entrusted with the noble mission of vividly reflecting the situation of combat, training, and construction of the people's armed forces. Beyond that, the newspaper plays a crucial role in propagating the spirit of patriotism, awakening revolutionary fervor, national pride, and steadfastness in ideals under the leadership of the Communist Party.

Over more than 70 years of development, the People's Army Newspaper has overcome many difficulties and challenges to become one of the leading press agencies in the country. The newspaper has consistently maintained its principles and purposes, effectively fulfilling its function as the voice of the Vietnam People's Army and being a reliable bridge between the army and the people.

Particularly, the newspaper serves as a core component in the struggle against distorted arguments and peaceful evolution plots of hostile forces, protecting the ideological foundation of the Communist Party and consolidating the people's trust in the leadership of the Communist Party and the State. Concurrently, the People's Army Newspaper continuously applies modern technology, innovating both content and form to keep pace with the trends of journalism in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

With its rich historical background and significant contributions, the People's Army Newspaper has become a symbol of the revolutionary spirit and indomitable will of the Vietnamese armed forces. It is not only a press agency serving propaganda tasks but also a banner leading the spirit of patriotism and the aspiration to protect the Fatherland of the entire nation.

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What are the regulations on assessment of academic outcomes in National Defense and Security Education for upper secondary school students in Vietnam?

Under Section 7 of the National Defense and Security Education Curricula at the Upper Secondary Level issued along with Circular 46/2020/TT-BGDDT, the assessment of academic outcomes in National Defense and Security Education for upper secondary school students in Vietnam is stipulated as follows:

- Regular assessment includes formal assessments (through activities of knowledge grasping in class, practice exercises, demonstrations, seminars...) and informal assessments (including classroom observations, old lesson reviews, dialogues, student self-assessment,...) aimed at collecting information about the process of developing each student's qualities and abilities.

- Periodic assessment is conducted at the end of each semester and school year through objective multiple-choice and essay or practical tests; the assessment content emphasizes understanding and practical skills; and cooperates with regular assessments to provide information for classifying students and adjusting educational content and methods.

Additionally, the assessment of academic outcomes in National Defense and Security Education is conducted according to the Ministry of Education and Training’s regulations on assessing and grading lower and upper secondary school students.

What is the duration of the National Defense and Security Education curricula at the upper secondary level in Vietnam?

Based on Section 8 of the National Defense and Security Education Curricula at the Upper Secondary Level issued along with Circular 46/2020/TT-BGDDT, the duration of the National Defense and Security Education curricula at the upper secondary level in Vietnam is regulated as follows:

(1) Duration by grade

The total duration for the entire subject is 105 lessons, including Grade 10: 35 lessons, Grade 11: 35 lessons, and Grade 12: 35 lessons. Based on the school year plan, educational institutions construct a teaching plan ensuring sufficient duration.

(2) Duration for educational content

The duration of knowledge for each educational content is arranged proactively by textbook authors and teachers based on the required achievements for each class and actual teaching circumstances.