Summary of knowledge included in the Ethics subject for primary school level in Vietnam
Is Civic Education subject called Ethics in primary school level in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Section 1 of the Civic Education Curriculum issued in conjunction with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT:
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBJECT
Civic Education (Ethics at the primary level, Civic Education at the lower secondary level, Economic and Legal Education at the upper secondary level) plays a leading role in helping students form and develop the consciousness and behavior of a citizen. Through lessons on lifestyle, ethics, law, and economics, Civic Education contributes to building the essential qualities and core competencies of citizens, especially emotions, beliefs, awareness, and behavior in accordance with ethical standards and legal regulations, equipping them with life skills and the resilience to learn, work, and be ready to fulfill civic duties in the cause of building, defending the nation, and international integration.
At the basic education stage: Ethics and Civic Education are compulsory subjects. The main content of the subject is the education of morality, life skills, law, and economics. These contents are mainly oriented towards educating values about oneself, family, homeland, and community, aiming to form in students the necessary habits and routines for learning, living, and self-regulation according to ethical standards and legal regulations.
The subject of Civic Education at the primary level is called the subject of Ethics.
Summary of knowledge included in the Ethics subject for primary school level in Vietnam (Image from the Internet)
What are contents of the Ethics subject primary school level in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Subsection 1, Section 5 of the Civic Education Curriculum issued in conjunction with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, the summary of knowledge included in the Ethics subject for primary school level in Vietnam is as follows:
| Content | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| MORAL EDUCATION | |||||
| Patriotism | Loving family | My homeland | I love Vietnam | Grateful to laborers | Grateful to those who have contributed to the homeland, the country |
| Compassion | Caring for and looking after family members | Respecting teachers and loving friends | Caring for neighbors | Empathizing, helping those in need | Respecting others' differences |
| Diligence | Doing tasks voluntarily | Valuing time | Eager to learn | Loving labor | Overcoming difficulties |
| Honesty | Being truthful | Admitting mistakes and correcting them | Keeping promises | Respecting others' property | Protecting the right and the good |
| Responsibility | - Living in order - Following school and class rules | Safeguarding personal and family belongings | Actively completing tasks | Protecting public property | Protecting the living environment |
| LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION | |||||
| Cognitive and self-management skills | Self-care | Expressing personal emotions | Self-discovery | Establishing and maintaining friendships | Making personal plans |
| Self-protection skills | Preventing and avoiding accidents and injuries | Seeking support | Resolving conflicts with friends | Preventing and avoiding harm | |
| ECONOMIC EDUCATION | |||||
| Consumption activities | Valuing money | Using money reasonably | |||
| LEGAL EDUCATION | |||||
| Legal behavior standards | Following public place rules | Following traffic safety rules | Children's rights and duties |
What are goals of the Ethics subject in primary level in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Section 3 of the Civic Education Curriculum issued in conjunction with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, the goals of the Ethics subject in primary level in Vietnam are as follows:
(1). General goals
The Civic Education program contributes to forming and developing in students the essential qualities: patriotism, compassion, diligence, honesty, and responsibility; the competencies of Vietnamese citizens, especially the ability to regulate behavior, develop oneself, understand and participate in socio-economic activities, meeting personal development needs and the requirements of building a rule-of-law state and a socialist-oriented market economy in the context of globalization and new industrial revolution.
(2). Goals of the primary level
- Initially forming and developing in students an understanding of ethical behavior standards and legal norms, and the necessity of adhering to these standards in relationships with oneself and others, in work, community, country, humanity, and the natural environment;
Self-respect, self-confidence; positive emotions and behaviors: loving family, homeland, country; loving and respecting people; agreeing with the good, the right, and the positive; disapproving of evil, wrong, and negative; being diligent in study and work; being honest; being responsible with one's attitudes and behaviors.
- Helping students initially recognize and adjust their emotions, attitudes, and behaviors; observing and understanding family, homeland, country, and behavior; making and executing personal plans; forming essential habits and routines in study and living.
