Circular 24: Regulations on the Structure of the Khmer Language Curriculum for Primary and Lower Secondary Education

Circular No. 24: Structure of the Khmer Language Program for Primary and Secondary Levels (Illustrative image)

Specifically, in Circular No. 24/2014/TT-BGDDT the structure of the Khmer language program for primary and secondary levels is stipulated as follows:

The program is designed over 7 academic years, intended for primary and secondary education levels. These 7 years are divided into 3 phases:

- Phase 1: The first and second years, with the goal for students to achieve solid listening and speaking skills; and attain basic reading and writing skills.- Phase 2: The third and fourth years, with the goal for students to achieve proficient listening and speaking skills; and attain solid reading and writing skills.- Phase 3: The fifth, sixth, and seventh years, with the goal for students to achieve proficient reading and writing skills.

The program provides language knowledge and skills through a system of lessons divided into sub-subjects such as Phonics, Reading, Storytelling, Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary and Sentence Practice, and Composition. Each lesson unit includes sections: practicing language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), deploying content knowledge, applying knowledge and skills in communicative practice.

The linguistic material is built around themes: self, family, school, nature, country, and ethnic culture. The material is appropriate to the psychology, emotions, cognition, and culture of the Khmer students in Vietnam. The linguistic sources are primarily extracted from folklore and creations by the Khmer people, reflecting the material and spiritual life of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam. Additionally, some exemplary literary works of other ethnic groups in Vietnam are also used.

More details can be found in Circular No. 24/2014/TT-BGDDT, effective from January 1, 2015.

Thuy Tram

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