Vietnam: What do humidity and humid weather mean? What are the basic characteristics of Geography?

What do humidity and humid weather mean?

"Humidity" means a distinctive weather phenomenon in certain regions, particularly in Northern Vietnam and some areas of China. During humid weather, the humidity in the air rises significantly, often reaching 90% or higher, causing water vapor to condense and accumulate on surfaces such as walls, floors, clothes, etc., creating a damp and uncomfortable feeling.

"Humid weather" means the period when the humidity phenomenon occurs. The air becomes damp and heavy, everything around feels moist, and clothes are hard to dry, and may even become moldy. humid weather often causes many inconveniences in daily life.

*Note: Information about humidity and humid weather is for reference only./.

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What are the basic characteristics of Geography in Vietnam?

Under Section 1 of the General education program for Geography at the upper secondary level issued together with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, specific regulations on the characteristics of the Geography curriculum are as follows:

- Geography education applies to all levels of general education. At the primary and lower secondary levels, the geography content is part of the History and Geography subject.

- At the upper secondary level, Geography is a subject in the group of social sciences, chosen based on students' preferences and career orientation.

- Geography encompasses both social science fields (Economic - Social Geography) and natural science fields (Physical Geography), providing students with basic knowledge of geography, related professions, and the ability to apply geographical knowledge in life;

Simultaneously, it reinforces and expands core general knowledge and skills developed in the basic education phase, establishing a solid foundation for students to pursue related professions.

What is the orientation of the education method for Geography in Vietnam?

Under section 7 of the General education program for Geography at the upper secondary level issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, specific provisions on the common orientation of the education method for Geography in Vietnam are as follows:

- Assess educational outcomes in Geography to provide accurate, prompt, and valuable information on the level of program requirements met and students' progress to guide learning activities.

- The basis for assessing students' educational outcomes includes the required qualities and competencies as stipulated in the overall program and Geography curriculum.

- Regarding assessment content, apart from assessing knowledge, enhancing the assessment of students' skills like working with maps, atlases, graphs, charts, data tables, pictures, observation, data collection, processing, and systematization of information, using outdoor learning tools, and applying technology and communication in learning is essential. Focus on assessing the ability to apply knowledge in specific situations.

- Diversify assessment forms, increase frequent assessment using various methods for all students. Combine teacher assessments with self-assessment and peer-assessment among students.

- Educational outcomes are assessed using both qualitative and quantitative methods through regular and periodic assessments, thereby aggregating the general results on students' qualities, competencies, and progress.