What are skills for using the Atlas of Geography of Vietnam? What are the orientations of the educational methods for the Geography subject in Vietnam?

What are skills for using the Atlas of Geography of Vietnam?

Skills for using the Atlas of Geography of Vietnam

In the theoretical question section, candidates need to note:

- Read the question carefully, identify the main keywords in the content. For example: agriculture, industry, transportation, tourism...

- Apply the rule of "easy first, difficult later"; time should be allocated to deal with easier questions first.

- For difficult questions, do not forget to use the Atlas. Try to find the answer by utilizing the Atlas thoroughly. If you still cannot find the answer, continue using elimination method to choose.

In the practical skill question section, candidates need to focus on practicing Atlas using techniques, recognizing charts, and calculation formulas:

- Master the symbols on page 3 of the Atlas. Use the index at the last page to find answers based on the question's keywords. For example, if the keyword is "transportation," look up the transportation section on page 23 of the Atlas; if the keyword is "tourism," refer to page 25...

- For charts, if the type of chart is forgotten, the Atlas can be used for reference as it contains all geographic chart types (column, line, pie, area, combination charts).

- For statistical tables requiring calculations, grasp some key formulas in Geography such as: population density, per capita area, average food production...

The Atlas is organized according to the content of the textbook, serving as an effective supplementary tool during Geography studies. In exams, candidates are allowed to bring the Atlas to find answers based on it. Without mastering the skill of using the Atlas, it will be very challenging to do the test.

Common types of questions using the Atlas:

- Simple question type: Based on pages 4 and 5 of the Atlas, list...

- Analytical and interpretation type: Based on the Atlas and learned knowledge, please...

- Synthesis type: Based on pages 4 and 5 of the Atlas, provide the data in the table...

Thus, if you know how to proficiently use the Atlas along with the knowledge reviewed, candidates can easily score 5 points. Additionally, to score higher, students should follow current events as well as further enhance their knowledge.

*Note: Information is for reference purposes only./.

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What are the orientations of the educational methods for the Geography subject in Vietnam?

Based on section 7 of the General Geography Education Program issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, specific regulations on general orientations in the Geography subject curriculum are as follows:

- Evaluating educational results in Geography aims to provide accurate, prompt, and valuable information about the degree to which the program’s requirements are met and students' progress to guide learning activities.

- The criteria for evaluating student educational results are the requirements to achieve regarding qualities and competencies as stipulated in the overall program and the Geography subject curriculum.

- Regarding evaluation content, in addition to evaluating knowledge, it is essential to enhance the evaluation of students’ skills such as: working with maps, atlases, charts, diagrams, data tables, images, observing, collecting, processing, and systematizing information, using outdoor learning tools, utilizing technology and information communication in learning,... Emphasizing the assessment of the ability to apply knowledge to specific situations.

- Diversifying evaluation forms, strengthening regular evaluation for all students through various forms. Combining teacher evaluation with self-assessment and peer assessment by students.

- Educational results are evaluated by both qualitative and quantitative forms through regular and periodic assessments, thereby aggregating general evaluation results on the qualities, competencies, and progress of students.

What are the basic characteristics of the Geography subject in Vietnam?

Based on section 1 of the General Geography Education Program issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, specific regulations on the characteristics of the Geography subject curriculum are as follows:

- Geography education is implemented at all levels of general education. In elementary and middle school, the content of geography education is included in the History and Geography subject.

- In high school, Geography is a subject under the group of social sciences selected based on students’ aspirations and career orientation.

- Geography is both part of the social sciences field (economic-social geography) and the natural sciences field (physical geography), helping students acquire basic knowledge of geographical science, industries related to geography, and the ability to apply geographic knowledge in life;

Simultaneously, it consolidates and expands the core general knowledge and skills formed in the basic education stage, providing a solid foundation to help students continue to pursue related professions.