What is the significance of November 20? What are the guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Training for the celebration of Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20?

What is the significance of November 20 in Vietnam?

November 20 is a special day carrying profound significance for the Vietnamese people. It is Vietnam Teachers' Day, a day for us to express gratitude and respect to teachers who have wholeheartedly dedicated themselves to the career of cultivating people.

The significance of November 20:

Respecting teachers and valuing education: This is a fine tradition of our nation, reflecting respect for those who disseminate knowledge and ethics.

Gratitude for teachers' contributions: Teachers not only impart knowledge but also act as friends and guides, assisting our growth.

Awakening the spirit of learning: This day reminds everyone of the importance of continuous learning and broadening one's knowledge.

Uniting educational specialties: This is an occasion for educators and educational administrators to review achievements and set new goals.

November 20 is not only a holiday but also an occasion to express gratitude to teachers and motivate the Vietnamese education sector toward further development.

Note: Information about the significance of November 20 is for reference purposes only.

What is the significance of November 20? What are the guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Training for the celebration of Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20? (Image from the Internet)

What are the guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Training for the celebration of Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20?

Under Circular 26-TT-1982 issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, the guidelines for the celebration of Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20 are detailed as follows:

- Vietnam Teachers' Day is uniformly celebrated nationwide on November 20 annually in all educational institutions at different levels, across kindergarten, supplementary education, general education, and teacher training sectors.

- Annually, from October, educational management levels and the Education Trade Union should proactively report to government and union authorities to hold meetings to review the work and activities of the teaching staff; evaluate achievements and set tasks to be continued.

- Important matters to be noted include:

+ State policies for teachers, such as providing food, distributing clothing, health care, living and working conditions, rest policies, salary policies, and concerns about education, political, and ethical training for CPV development… must be fully and promptly implemented to gradually improve the material and spiritual lives of teachers, contributing to building a stronger teaching staff.

+ Based on a comprehensive evaluation of the current teaching staff, teachers are required to enhance their awareness of their honor and responsibility, striving to perform their duties excellently, contributing to training new people to build socialism and protect the socialist homeland.

- Before or on November 20, educational management personnel should plan for leadership from party committees, government, educational council, parent associations, enterprises, organizations, women's and youth unions to visit, organize friendly meetings, and motivate and commend teachers, employees, and educational staff with achievements (including retired staff and teachers).

- Extensively promote the significance of Vietnam Teachers' Day in all sectors and classes at various levels.

- Use information channels, and meetings to propagate and commend practical deeds embodying the deep understanding of the significance of Vietnam Teachers' Day across all sectors and classes in our society.

- On November 20, schools can rearrange teaching and learning schedules to allow teachers to rest and participate in school and local activities.

- Each school should organize varied, concise activities.

- Schools should summarize competitions and launch new competition phases to effectively implement tasks set out in the first semester.

- Comply strictly with the Council of Ministers' decisions to ensure the significance of Vietnam Teachers' Day, localities should implement and apply good experiences to organize November 20 annually with grandeur and practicality, avoiding formalism and hassle for students and parents.

What is the function of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam?

According to Article 1 of Decree 68/2022/ND-CP, the function of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam is specified as follows:

- Be in charge of state management over preschool, general education, vocational training, teacher college, higher education, and continuous education regarding objectives, programs, contents, methods of education, exam regulations, enrollment, training, degrees, and certificates.

- Develop the teaching staff and educational management personnel; textbooks, curricula, materials; school facilities, and equipment.

- Ensure quality and accredit educational quality.

- Be in charge of state management over the Vietnamese language and ethnic languages.

- Be in charge of state management of public services under the ministry's state management scope.