What are the primary capacities required for primary school students in Vietnam?

What are the primary capacities required for primary school students in Vietnam?

In the Education Program issued in conjunction with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT (some content amended by Articles 1 and 2 of Circular 13/2022/TT-BGDDT), the primary capacities required for primary school students are clearly stated as follows:

(1) Patriotism

- Love nature and take practical actions to protect nature.

- Love the homeland, love the country, respect national symbols.

- Respect and be grateful to workers and those who have contributed to the homeland and the country; participate in activities to show gratitude towards those who have contributed to the homeland and the country.

(2) Compassion

- Cherish everyone:

+ Love, care for, and look after family members.

+ Cherish friends and teachers; show concern, encouragement, and motivation to friends.

+ Respect the elderly; help the elderly, the sick, the disabled; show consideration and assist younger siblings.

+ Share with friends in difficult circumstances, friends in remote areas, the disabled, and people affected by natural disasters.

- Respect differences among people:

+ Respect differences of classmates in terms of clothing style, temperament, and family circumstances.

+ Do not discriminate, divide friends.

+ Be willing to forgive friends' mistakes.

(3) Diligence

Keen to study

- Attend school regularly and on time.

- Regularly complete learning tasks.

- Enthusiastic about learning, enjoys reading to expand knowledge.

- Be conscious of applying acquired knowledge and skills in daily life.

Keen to work

- Regularly participate in family tasks within their capacity.

- Regularly participate in school, class, and community tasks within their capacity.

(4) Honesty

- Be honest and straightforward in learning, labor, and daily activities; dare to voice personal opinions.

- Always keep promises; dare to admit mistakes, correct them, and uphold the right and the good.

- Do not take the belongings or money of family members, friends, teachers, or others without permission.

- Do not tolerate dishonest behaviors in learning and life.

(5) Responsibility

Be responsible for oneself:

- Be conscious of maintaining hygiene, physical exercise, and health care.

- Be conscious of disciplined living.

Be responsible for the family

- Be conscious of preserving, maintaining personal and family belongings.

- Do not waste food and drink; be conscious of saving money, electricity, and water in the family.

Be responsible for the school and society:

- Conscientiously follow school rules and collective regulations; maintain general hygiene; protect public property.

- Do not cause disorder, fight, or argue.

- Encourage friends to comply with school rules; remind family members to abide by public regulations.

- Be responsible for assigned tasks at school and class.

- Actively participate in collective activities and social activities suitable to the age.

Be responsible for the environment

- Be conscious of caring for and protecting green plants and beneficial animals.

- Be conscious of maintaining environmental hygiene, not littering indiscriminately.

- Do not tolerate actions that harm nature.

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What are principles for selection of primary school textbooks in Vietnam?

Based on Article 2 of Circular 27/2023/TT-BGDDT, the principles for selecting primary school textbooks are as follows:

- Choose 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 (1) textbook per subject or educational activity (including optional content and learning topics, if any) implemented at the educational institution (referred to collectively as "subject").

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

Vietnam: When is the approved list of primary school textbooks announced?

Based on Article 10 of Circular 27/2023/TT-BGDDT, the regulations on announcing the approved list of textbooks are as follows:

Announcement of the approved list of textbooks

The provincial People's Committee shall publish the approved list of textbooks for use in educational institutions in the locality on mass media; the Department of Education and Training shall direct educational institutions to inform teachers, students, and parents about the approved list of textbooks before April 30 each year.

Before April 30 each year, the Department of Education and Training directs educational institutions to inform teachers, students, and parents about the approved list of textbooks.

Additionally, the provincial People's Committee shall also publish the approved list of textbooks for use in educational institutions on mass media.