What is the content of teaching and learning Vietnamese for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade in Vietnam?

What is the content of teaching and learning Vietnamese for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade in Vietnam?

Based on Article 5 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BGDDT:

Contents of Vietnamese teaching and learning

Specific contents of Vietnamese teaching and learning for children:

1. Preparing for first-grade.

2. Establishing basic learning skills.

3. Establishing and developing listening and speaking skills.

4. Establishing and developing reading skills.

5. Establishing and developing writing skills.

The mentioned contents shall be arranged scientifically, corresponding to 20 lessons, and expressed through topics and subject matters that are close and appropriate to children in an orientation toward approaching learners' abilities and qualities (details are prescribed in the Appendix enclosed herewith).

The content of teaching and learning Vietnamese for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade is aimed at preparing the mindset for entering first-grade, forming basic learning skills, and ensuring the following additional contents:

- Forming and developing listening and speaking skills.

- Forming and developing reading skills.

- Forming and developing writing skills.

What is the content of teaching and learning Vietnamese for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade in Vietnam?​ (Image from Internet)

What are regulations on ensuring the inheritance and connectivity in teaching and learning Vietnamese for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade in Vietnam?

Based on Article 4 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BGDDT, the regulations on viewpoints and principles of implementation are as follows:

Viewpoints and Principles of Implementation​

1. Approach in an orientation toward quality and ability development, using the establishment and development of Vietnamese abilities as the basic orientation.

2. Implement the child-centered teaching method and second-language teaching methods to teach Vietnamese to children.

3. Organize activities of playing, experiencing, and discovering in conformity with the psychological development characteristics of children in the transitional age from preschools to primary schools.

4. Integrate Vietnamese teaching and learning into fundamental learning skill teaching and native culture teaching and learning.

5. Ensure the inheritance and connectivity, specifically: the contents of Vietnamese teaching and learning for children shall inherit the contents of the preschool education program and be connected with the contents of the primary education program according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam.

The content of teaching and learning Vietnamese for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade inherits the content of the Preschool Education Program and connects with tthe contents of the primary education program according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam.

What are basic skills of ethnic minority children before entering first-grade in Vietnam?

Based on Article 7 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BGDDT, ethnic minority children need to develop the following basic skills before entering first-grade:

- Skill in preparing, using, preserving, and maintaining school supplies and determining specific positions on small and large whiteboards in classrooms and schools.

- Skill in using symbols and conventions used in learning, playing, and other collective learning activities.

- Skill in working individually according to the guidelines of teachers; skill in seeking help from friends or teachers when facing difficulties in learning.

- Fundamental skill in working in pairs or groups and participating in general activities of schools or classes.

- Skill in accepting and carrying out assigned tasks and presenting learning outcomes of individuals and groups to friends and teachers at a basic level.

What should families do for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade in Vietnam?

Based on Article 17 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BGDDT, families need to do the following for ethnic minority children before entering first-grade:

- Send children to school when they are of age, ensure they take classes diligently, and encourage them to attend school adequately and punctually. Monitor changes in children's health and spirit during their first days of first grade.

- Prepare clean clothes and sufficient school supplies for children before class; prepare learning areas with adequate lighting and sufficient tables and chairs that are neatly arranged and beautifully decorated to create learning excitement; instruct children to self-learn and self-service when at home.

- Avoid putting pressure on children regarding learning achievements. Relieve children's psychology and spirit by engaging children in other relaxing activities, such as doing chores, carrying out gentle exercise, participating in recreational activities, art, etc.

- Develop a Vietnamese communication environment at home by speaking to children using Vietnamese and using a common language when communicating with others when children are present.

- Carry out activities of groups of parents/guardians to share knowledge and experience of cooperating with schools in nurturing and teaching children. Accompany children to learning support activities under the guidelines of teachers.