Vietnam: What is the period required for rank promotion of the professional title of primary school teacher from Grade III to Grade II?

In Vietnam, what is the period required for rank promotion of the professional title of primary school teacher from Grade III to Grade II?

Under Article 4 of Circular 02/2021/TT-BGDDT as amended and annulled by Article 2 of Circular 08/2023/TT-BGDDT, the regulations are as follows:

Grade II primary school teacher - Code: V.07.03.28

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4. Standards of professional competence

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h) Have been recognized as a Grassroots-Level Emulation Fighter; or have been awarded certificates of merit from district level or higher; or have been recognized as good teachers, good homeroom teachers at school level or higher, good teacher in charge of Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneers from district level or higher;

i) A public employee who takes the examination or consideration for rank promotion to the professional title of Grade II primary school teacher (code V.07.03.28) must have held the professional title of Grade III primary school teacher (code V.07.03.29) or equivalent for full 09 (nine) years or more (excluding the probationary period) as of the expiration date for submitting the application for examination or consideration for rank promotion.

A Grade 3 primary school teacher who wishes to be promoted to a Grade 2 primary school teacher must have held the position for at least 9 years (excluding the probationary period).

How long does it take for a Grade 3 Teacher to be promoted to Grade 2? (Image from the Internet)

Are Grade 3 primary school teachers in Vietnam required to participate in training courses?

Under Clause 1, Article 3 of Circular 02/2021/TT-BGDDT, the regulations are as follows:

Grade III primary school teacher - Code: V.07.03.29

1. Duties

a) Develop teaching and educational plans for students; participate in developing teaching and educational plans for students of the specialized team according to the objectives and educational curriculum of the primary school level;

b) Implement the primary general education curriculum and the school's educational plan;

c) Apply teaching and educational methods towards developing students' qualities and abilities; participate in identifying and fostering gifted students; engage in applied educational scientific research and create teaching materials and equipment for the primary level;

d) Complete all professional training and retraining courses as per regulations; engage in self-learning and training to enhance political, professional, and technical skills; participate in professional activities as required; engage in universal education, compulsory education, and literacy, inclusive education programs;

dd) Cooperate with parents and social forces in educating students, perform student counseling duties for primary school students;

e) Execute other duties assigned by the principal.

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Grade 3 primary school teachers in Vietnam are required to participate in and complete all prescribed professional training and retraining courses.

What are the contents of the retraining program on counseling and supporting students for Grade 3 teachers according to Professional Development Standards?

According to Section 3 of the regular training program for general education teachers issued under Circular 17/2019/TT-BGDD on retraining teachers on counseling and supporting students in teaching and educational activities under training module contents:

(1) Name of the training module: Retraining teachers on counseling and supporting students in teaching and education and training activities according to Professional Development Standards.

(2) Training module code: GVPT 07

(3) Main content of the module:

- Psychological characteristics of each group of students in general education institutions.

- Regulations and methods for counseling and supporting students in teaching and educational activities in general education institutions.

- Apply several counseling and support activities for students in general education institutions in teaching and educational activities.

(4) Duration: 40 hours (16 hours theory, 24 hours practice)

(5) Required outcomes:

- Analyze the psychological characteristics of student groups in general education institutions (focus on the psychological traits of entry-level and final-year primary students, ethnic minority students, and students in difficult circumstances...);

- Apply regulations on counseling and supporting students to effectively implement suitable counseling and support measures for each group of students in general education institutions.

- Apply several counseling and support activities for students in general education institutions in teaching and educational activities:

- Motivate students; organize experiential activities (for primary students); organize experiential and vocational activities (for middle and high school students); teach life values, life skills; provide psychological support for entry-level and final-year primary students;...

- Support colleagues in effectively implementing counseling and support activities for students in teaching and educational activities in general education institutions.