Vietnam: What is the regular training program for preschool teachers 02?

What is the regular training program for preschool teachers 02?

Pursuant to Section 3 of the Continuous Professional Development Program for Preschool Teachers issued together with Circular 12/2019/TT-BGDDT by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam:

Training program content

1. The content of the training program updates knowledge and skills for implementing tasks in 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 for implementing tasks in 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).

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 regulation, development program content 02 is the program content that updates knowledge and skills to implement the task of developing preschool education according to different periods for each locality.

What is the regular training program for preschool teachers 02? (Image from the Internet)

How long is the training duration for the continuous professional development program for preschool teachers?

Pursuant to Section 4 of the Continuous Professional Development Program for Preschool Teachers issued together with Circular 12/2019/TT-BGDDT, the training duration for the continuous professional development program for preschool teachers is as follows:

Guidance on implementation

Training duration:

- Each teacher implements the Continuous Professional Development Program with a duration of 120 hours per academic year, including:

+ Development Program Content 01: Approximately 1 week per academic year (about 40 hours per academic year);

+ Development Program Content 02: Approximately 1 week per academic year (about 40 hours per academic year);

+ Development Program Content 03: 1 week per academic year (40 hours per academic year);

- Based on local requirements and educational plans in each academic year, educational management levels can adjust the durations of development program content 01 and development program content 02 but must not change the mandatory duration of the continuous professional development program within the academic year for each preschool teacher (ensuring 120 hours per academic year);

- Based on the content of development program content 03, teachers select necessary modules for professional development suitable to their personal needs each year while ensuring the regulated duration.

Latest compilation of modules for preschool teachers

Pursuant to Section 3 of the Continuous Professional Development Program for Preschool Teachers issued together with Circular 12/2019/TT-BGDDT, a total of 35 modules for preschool teachers are specified as follows:

Module GVMN [1] Professional ethics of preschool teachers

Module GVMN [2] Self-emotional management of preschool teachers in professional activities

Module GVMN [3] Cultivating a scientific working style for preschool teachers

Module GVMN [4] Professional activities in preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [5] Self-development of professional skills and expertise for preschool teachers

Module GVMN [6] Child-centered approach in preschool education

Module GVMN [7] Developing preschool education programs suitable to children's growth and local contexts

Module GVMN [8] Planning education for children in groups and classes at preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [9] Organizing nurturing and caring activities for children in groups and classes

Module GVMN [10] Ensuring safety for children in preschool institutions

Module GVMN [11] First aid skills - preventing and handling some common dangerous situations and illnesses in children

Module GVMN [12] Organizing activities to develop children's cognitive skills with a child-centered approach

Module GVMN [13] Organizing activities to develop children's motor skills with a child-centered approach

Module GVMN [14] Organizing activities to develop language skills/enhance Vietnamese for children with a child-centered approach

Module GVMN [15] Organizing activities to develop aesthetics for children with a child-centered approach

Module GVMN [16] Environmental protection education for preschool-aged children

Module GVMN [17] Organizing caring and educational activities for multi-age groups in preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [18] Organizing life skills education activities for preschool-aged children

Module GVMN [19] Observing and evaluating the development of preschool-aged children

Module GVMN [20] Detecting, screening, and organizing caring and educational activities tailored to children with special needs

Module GVMN [21] Making teaching aids and toys from local materials

Module GVMN [22] Managing groups and classes in preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [23] Creating a safe, healthy, and friendly educational environment for preschool-aged children

Module GVMN [24] Positive discipline education for preschool-aged children

Module GVMN [25] Communication and interaction skills of preschool teachers with children

Module GVMN [26] Democratic rights of preschool teachers in preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [27] Co-operating schools with families and communities to protect children's rights

Module GVMN [28] Organizing caring and educational activities for preschool-aged children based on the community

Module GVMN [29] Gender integration in preschool education

Module GVMN [30] Children's rights, preventing violence and handling violations of children's rights in preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [31] Self-learning in foreign languages or ethnic languages for preschool teachers

Module GVMN [32] Using information technology to enhance the quality of caring and educating children in preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [33] Using information technology to manage groups and classes in preschool education institutions

Module GVMN [34] Creating an educational environment rich in artistic elements in groups and classes at preschool education institutions