What is January 24? What is the lunar calendar date of January 24, 2025?
What is January 24? What is the lunar calendar date of January 24, 2025?
On December 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/73/25, declaring January 24 as the International Day of Education to honor the role of education in peace and development.
Thus, January 24 each year is the International Day of Education. According to the perpetual calendar, January 24, 2025, corresponds to the 25th day of the 12th lunar month of 2024.
The International Day of Education is observed on January 24 every year as designated by the United Nations. This day aims to honor the crucial role of education in promoting peace, sustainable development, and enhancing the quality of human life globally.
On the International Day of Education, various events and activities are organized worldwide to raise awareness of the importance of education. It is also an opportunity for countries, organizations, and individuals to discuss and seek solutions to eliminate educational barriers, support disadvantaged communities, and promote learning opportunities for everyone.
What is January 24? What is the lunar calendar date of January 24, 2025? (Image from the Internet)
What levels are included in the national education system in Vietnam?
According to Article 6 of the Education Law 2019, the national education system is defined as follows:
Article 6. National Education System
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- The levels of education and training of the national education system include:
a) Early childhood education includes nursery and kindergarten education;
b) General education includes primary education, lower secondary education, and upper secondary education;
c) Vocational education provides training at elementary, intermediate, and college levels, as well as other vocational training programs;
d) Higher education provides training at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.
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According to the above regulation, the national education system is an open and interconnected education system, including both formal and continuing education, comprising:
- Early childhood education
- General education
- Vocational education
- Higher education
What are requirements for the general education curriculum in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 31 of the Education Law 2019, the general education curriculum is regulated as follows:
Article 31. General Education Curriculum
- The general education curriculum must meet the following requirements:
a) Reflect the objectives of general education;
b) Specify the requirements regarding the qualities and competencies students must achieve after each level of education, the compulsory educational content applicable to all students nationwide;
c) Outline the methods, organizational forms for educational activities, and evaluation of educational outcomes for subjects at each grade and educational level of general education;
d) Ensure uniformity throughout the country and be implemented flexibly, suitable to the specific conditions of localities and general education institutions;
dd) Be broadly consulted with organizations and individuals and piloted before being promulgated; and be publicly announced after issuance.
- The National Council for Appraisal of the General Education Curriculum, established by the Minister of Education and Training, appraises the general education curriculum. The council includes experienced and reputable educators, educational administrators, scientists, and representatives of relevant agencies and organizations. At least one-third of the total members must be educators currently teaching the respective educational level. The council and its members bear responsibility for the content and quality of the appraisal.
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Thus, the general education curriculum must meet the following requirements:
- Reflect the objectives of general education.
- Specify the requirements regarding the qualities and competencies students must achieve after each level of education, with compulsory educational content applicable to all students nationwide.
- Specify the methods, forms of organizing educational activities, and evaluation of educational outcomes for subjects at each grade and educational level of general education.
- Ensure uniformity throughout the country and be implemented flexibly, suitable to the specific conditions of localities and general education institutions.
