Vietnam: What is the continuous training module 4 for preschool teachers?

What is the content of the training program 03 for preschool teachers?

According to Section 3 of the training program for preschool teachers issued by the Ministry of Education and Training attached to Circular 12/2019/TT-BGDDT, it is regulated as follows:

Content of the training program:

1. The content of the training program updates knowledge and skills in implementing the tasks of preschool education for the academic year nationwide (referred to as training program content 01):

The Ministry of Education and Training shall specify each academic year the training content on the orientation, policies for developing preschool education, preschool education programs, and educational activities under the preschool education program.

2. The content of the training program updates knowledge and skills in implementing the tasks of developing preschool education according to each period of each locality (referred to as training program content 02):

The Department of Education and Training shall specify each academic year the training content on the development of preschool education in the locality, implementing the preschool education program, local education programs; coordinating with projects to implement regular training plans (if any).

3. The content of the training program for developing professional capacity to meet job position requirements, specialized knowledge, and skills (referred to as training program content 03):

Preschool teachers shall choose training modules to develop professional capacity to meet job position requirements, specialized knowledge, and skills, with the number of selected modules annually carried out as regulated in Section 2 of Chapter IV of this program. The training modules include the following:

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Thus, according to the above regulations, the training program will have 3 contents, among which the training program 03 is the program content to develop professional capacity to meet job position requirements, knowledge, and specialized skills.

What is the continuous training module 4 for preschool teachers? (Image from the Internet)

What is the continuous training module 4 for preschool teachers?

Module 4 for preschool teachers, also known as "Module 4 preschool"

In the content of training program 03, preschool teachers select professional development modules to meet job position requirements, knowledge, and specialized skills. The amount of self-selected modules annually follows the regulations in Section III of the Continuous Training Program for Preschool Teachers issued by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam attached to Circular 12/2019/TT-BGDDT. The training program modules are specified as follows:

Module GVMN [1] Professional Ethics for Preschool Teachers

Module GVMN [2] Self-Management of Emotions for Preschool Teachers in Professional Activities

Module GVMN [3] Practicing a Scientific Working Style for Preschool Teachers

Module GVMN [4] Professional Activities at Preschool Education Institutions

Module GVMN [5] Self-Professional and Skill Development Activities for Preschool Teachers

Module GVMN [6] Early Childhood Education with a Child-Centered Approach

Module GVMN [7] Developing Preschool Education Programs Suitable for Child Development and Local Context

Module GVMN [8] Planning Child Education in Groups, Classes in Preschool Education Institutions

Module GVMN [9] Organizing Nutrition, Care Activities for Children in Groups, Classes

Module GVMN [10] Ensuring Safety for Children in Preschool Institutions

Module GVMN [11] First Aid Skills - Prevention and Handling of Some Dangerous Situations, Common Illnesses in Children

Module GVMN [12] Organizing Cognitive Development Activities for Children with a Child-Centered Approach

Module GVMN [13] Organizing Motor Development Activities for Children with a Child-Centered Approach

Module GVMN [14] Organizing Language Development / Vietnamese Language Enhancement Activities for Children with a Child-Centered Approach

Module GVMN [15] Organizing Language Development / Vietnamese Language Enhancement Activities for Children with a Child-Centered Approach

Module GVMN [16] Organizing Aesthetic Development Activities for Children with a Child-Centered Approach

Module GVMN [17] Environmental Protection Education for Preschool Children

Module GVMN [18] Organizing Care and Education Activities for Children in Mixed-Age Groups at Preschool Institutions

Module GVMN [19] Organizing Life Skills Education Activities for Preschool Children

Module GVMN [20] Organizing Observation and Assessment of Preschool Children's Development

Module GVMN [21] Detecting, Screening, and Organizing Care and Education Activities to Meet the Needs of Special Needs Children

Module GVMN [22] Making Teaching Aids and Toys from Local Materials

Module GVMN [23] Managing Groups and Classes at Preschool Education Institutions

Module GVMN [24] Creating a Safe, Healthy, Friendly Educational Environment for Preschool Children

Module GVMN [25] Positive Discipline Education for Preschool Children

Module GVMN [26] Communication and Interaction Skills of Preschool Teachers with Children

Module GVMN [27] Democratic Rights of Preschool Teachers in Preschool Education Institutions

Module GVMN [28] Collaboration between School, Family, and Community to Protect Children's Rights

Module GVMN [29] Organizing Care and Education Activities for Preschool Children Based on the Community

Module GVMN [30] Gender Integration in Early Childhood Education

Module GVMN [31] Children's Rights, Prevention of Abuse, and Handling of Violations of Children's Rights in Preschool Institutions

Module GVMN [32] Self-Learning Foreign Languages or Ethnic Languages for Preschool Teachers

Module GVMN [33] Applying Information Technology (IT) to Improve Care and Education Quality in Preschool Institutions

Module GVMN [34] Using Information Technology in Managing Groups and Classes in Preschool Institutions

Module GVMN [35] Creating an Artistic Educational Environment in Groups and Classes at Preschool Institutions

Thus, it can be seen that Module 4 for preschool teachers is "Professional activities at preschool education institutions".

How long will training program 03 be implemented?

According to Section IV of the training program for preschool teachers issued by the Ministry of Education and Training attached to Circular 12/2019/TT-BGDDT, the training duration for the continuous training program for preschool teachers is as follows:

IV. IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROGRAM

1. Implementing the continuous training program program for preschool teachers includes 03 defined training program contents in Section III of this Program.

2. Training duration:

a) Each teacher follows the continuous training program with a duration of 120 periods per academic year, including:

- Training program 01: Approximately 01 week per academic year (around 40 periods per academic year);

- Training program 02: Approximately 01 week per academic year (around 40 periods per academic year);

- Training program 03: 01 week per academic year (40 periods per academic year);

b) Based on the requirements of the tasks and educational plans of the locality for each academic year, educational management levels can adjust the duration of training program 01 and training program 02 accordingly but must not change the duration of the mandatory continuous training program per academic year of each preschool teacher (ensuring a duration of 120 periods per academic year);

c) Based on the content of training program 03, teachers select the necessary training modules that suit their personal needs annually, ensuring the duration as regulated.

3. The implementation of the continuous training program for preschool teachers is conducted annually in accordance with the Ministry of Education and Training's regulations./.

Thus, training program 03 will be implemented in 01 week per academic year (40 periods per academic year).