What are regulations on universalization of primary education in Vietnam?

What are regulations on universalization of primary education in Vietnam?

According to Clause 8, Article 5 of the Law on Education 2019, primary education universalization is the process of organizing educational activities so that all citizens of school age can study and achieve a certain level of education as prescribed by law.

In addition, the subjects of primary education universalization are children aged 6 to 14 who have not completed the primary education program (according to Article 7 of Decree No. 20/2014/ND-CP).

Therefore, according to the above regulations, primary education universalization is the process of organizing educational activities for children aged 6 to 14 who have not completed the primary education program.

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What are the methods for evaluating the primary education universalization program?

Pursuant to Article 5 of Circular No. 10/2022/TT-BGDDT, the content and methods of evaluation are as follows:

Content and methods of evaluation

1. Content of evaluation

a) Evaluate the learning process, progress, and learning outcomes of students to meet the required achievements and specific manifestations of the components of competencies of each subject according to the illiteracy eradication program.

b) Evaluate the formation and development of qualities and competencies of students through the main qualities and core competencies according to the illiteracy eradication program.

2. Evaluation methods

a) Evaluation by comments

- Teachers observe students during classroom teaching and record students' manifestations to use as evidence for evaluating the learning and training process of students;

- Teachers give comments and evaluations on the students' products and activity results, thereby evaluating students according to each related evaluation content;

- Teachers discuss with students through Q&A to collect information to make comments and provide prompt assistance;

- Teachers comment on students’ self-evaluation, either spoken or written, and participate in evaluating other students or groups of students regarding task performance in training and learning.

b) Evaluation by scores: Teachers use tests with questions and exercises designed according to the levels and required achievements of the illiteracy eradication program, in the form of multiple-choice, essay, or a combination of both to evaluate the level of attainment of educational contents to be evaluated.

Thus, according to the above regulations, there are currently 2 methods for evaluating the primary education universalization program:

[1] Evaluation by comments;

[2] Evaluation by scores.

When evaluating by comments, teachers will:

- Observe students during classroom teaching and record students' manifestations to use as evidence for evaluating the learning and training process of students;

- Provide comments and evaluations on the students' products and activity results, thereby evaluating students according to each related evaluation content;

- Discuss with students through Q&A to collect information to make comments and provide prompt assistance;

- Comment on students’ self-evaluation, either spoken or written, and participate in evaluating other students or groups of students regarding task performance in training and learning.

In addition, when evaluating by scores, teachers use tests with questions and exercises designed according to the levels and required achievements of the illiteracy eradication program, in the form of multiple-choice, essay, or a combination of both to evaluate the level of attainment of educational contents to be evaluated.

Who are responsible for implementing universal primary education in Vietnam?

According to Article 14 of the Law on Education 2019, the regulations on education universalization and compulsory education are as follows:

- Primary education is compulsory education.

The State universalizes preschool education for 5-year-old children and universalizes secondary education.

- The State is responsible for implementing compulsory education nationwide; decides on the plan and ensures conditions for implementing education universalization.

- Every citizen within the prescribed age range has the obligation to study to achieve education universalization and complete compulsory education.

- Families and guardians are responsible for creating conditions for family members within the prescribed age range to study to achieve education universalization and complete compulsory education.

Thus, according to the above regulations, primary education is compulsory education that every citizen must be responsible for implementing.