What are principles and criteria for selecting textbooks in general education institutions in Vietnam?

What are principles and criteria for selecting textbooks in general education institutions in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 2 of Circular 27/2023/TT-BGDDT, the principles for selecting textbooks in general educational institutions include:

- Selecting textbooks from the list of textbooks approved by the Minister of Education and Training for stable use in educational institutions.

- Each grade level selects one (01) textbook for each subject or educational activity (including selected content and study topics, if any) implemented at the educational institution (hereinafter collectively referred to as subjects).

- The selection of textbooks ensures democratic, objective, public, transparent processes for the benefit of students.

Additionally, according to Article 3 of Circular 27/2023/TT-BGDDT, the criteria for selecting textbooks in general educational institutions are:

- Suitable for the socio-economic characteristics of the locality.

- Suitable for the teaching and learning conditions of the educational institution.

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Who are the members of the Textbook Selection Council for general educational institutions in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 2, Point a, Article 4 of Circular 27/2023/TT-BGDDT, the regulations on the Textbook Selection Council are as follows:

Textbook Selection Council

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2. Number and Structure of Council Members

a) The Council includes: The head, the deputy head; heads of subject departments, subject groups, or professional divisions (hereinafter collectively referred to as subject departments), representatives of teachers, representatives of the Parent-Teacher Association of the educational institution. The number of Council members is odd, with a minimum of 11 (eleven) people. For educational institutions with fewer than 10 (ten) classes, the minimum number of Council members is 05 (five) people;

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Thus, the Textbook Selection Council for general educational institutions has a minimum of 11 members. For educational institutions with fewer than 10 classes, the minimum number of Council members is 05, including:

- The head, the deputy head;

- Heads of subject departments, subject groups, or professional divisions;

- Teacher representatives;

- Representatives of the Parent-Teacher Association of the educational institution.

What are working principles of the Textbook Selection Council for general educational institutions in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 5 of Circular 27/2023/TT-BGDDT, the working principles of the Textbook Selection Council for general educational institutions are:

- The Council works on the principles of centralization, democracy, objectivity, transparency, and in accordance with the law.

- The Council's meeting is valid when at least 3/4 (three-quarters) of the members, including the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and Secretary, are present.

- The results of each Council meeting are recorded in minutes, including all members' opinions, and made public at the Council. The minutes must be signed by the Chairman and the Secretary of the Council.

What are duties of members of the Textbook Selection Council for general educational institutions in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 6 of Circular 27/2023/TT-BGDDT, the duties of the members of the Textbook Selection Council for general educational institutions are:

Duties and Authorities of the Council Chairman:

- Responsible for the activities of the Council, planning, and organizing the Council's work plan;

- Organizing the Council's activities as regulated; Assigning duties to the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, and members of the Council (assignments are documented and filed in the Council's records); Presiding over Council meetings and approving meeting minutes after each session; proposing additions or changes to Council members (if necessary);

- Handling situations arising during the textbook selection process within their authority;

- Responsible for explaining the textbook selection process of the educational institution;

- Performing the duties and authorities of a Council member.

Duties and Authorities of the Council Deputy Chairman:

- Performing tasks assigned or delegated by the Council Chairman; responsible to the Chairman for assigned tasks;

- Performing the duties and authorities of a Council member.

Duties and Authorities of the Council Secretary:

- Assisting the Chairman in preparing the Council's content and work program;

- Recording the Council's working minutes;

- Performing the duties and authorities of a Council member.

Duties and Authorities of Council Members:

- Attending all Council meetings; in case of absence, submitting a written report and obtaining the Chairman's approval;

- Verifying the minutes of subject department meetings, teachers' evaluation forms, and the list of textbooks selected by the subject departments;

- Performing other tasks assigned by the Council Chairman.