(NLDO) - Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong discusses new regulations on extra teaching
- Reporter: Dear Deputy Minister, Circular 29 regulating extra teaching and learning was issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and will officially take effect on February 14, 2025. Based on what viewpoints and principles did the Ministry of Education and Training develop and issue Circular 29?
Deputy Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong
+ Deputy Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong : Extra teaching and learning activities are complex, both inside and outside of school; the demand is great in the context of an increasingly developing society, so the document has existed for more than a decade without sufficient management sanctions.
Implementing the Prime Minister's direction and practical requirements, the Ministry of Education and Training has researched and issued Circular No. 29/2024/TT-BGDDT dated December 30, 2024 regulating extra teaching and learning. The Circular regulating extra teaching and learning was developed this time with 5 viewpoints and principles.
Firstly, to implement the 2019 Law on Education, other relevant legal provisions must be in line with the practical situation in localities in the management of extra teaching and learning activities.
Second, manage extra teaching and learning activities, but "do not prohibit". Clearly define which extra teaching and learning activities are in accordance with regulations and which are not in accordance with regulations so that authorities at all levels, organizations, individuals and the whole society can participate in monitoring, checking and inspecting during the implementation process. Therefore, this Circular has added forces (authorities at all levels, relevant organizations and individuals) to participate in managing these activities.
Third, the organization of extra teaching and learning must ensure that it does not affect the organization and implementation of the school's educational program; and does not affect the implementation of teachers' subject programs.
Fourth, organizing extra teaching and learning must ensure the interests of students, not force them; and preserve the image and dignity of teachers.
Fifth, extra teaching and learning must be consistent with the 2018 General Education Program, which has fundamentally changed from a content-oriented program to a program oriented towards developing students' qualities and abilities.
- There was a lot of confusion before the circular regulating extra teaching and learning was officially implemented. What did the Deputy Minister share about the responsibilities of the parties in implementing this Circular?
+ On the part of the Ministry of Education and Training, we will continue to have further documents urging and directing the Departments of Education and Training to advise and issue instructions for implementation at the local level.
People's Committees of provinces and cities need to effectively direct the implementation of communication work, organize specialized conferences to disseminate and guide relevant subjects to unify in organizing and implementing regulations properly.
We understand that many Departments of Education and Training have issued guidelines for implementing Circular 29 and have advised localities to issue appropriate support policies for education and training development. We request that Departments of Education and Training continue to pay attention and soon issue guidelines and advice appropriate to localities.
For schools and teachers, our responsibility is to teach so that students can develop qualities and abilities, meeting output standards; the test and assessment questions must also be correct and sufficient to meet the requirements of the program.
For students who are really weak and are still struggling to prepare for the transfer exams and the high school graduation exams, the responsibility of the school and teachers is to support them. When we determine such responsibilities, other problems will no longer be as heavy.
In recent days, there have been opinions that not teaching extra classes will reduce teachers’ income. We all know that there are many teachers such as preschool teachers, teachers in remote areas, teachers of many subjects… who do not teach extra classes but are still dedicated and passionate about their profession.
I would like to share more, recently when teaching and learning extra classes, some negative factors have appeared, many good teachers have also suffered bad reputation and hurt. Therefore, this new regulation is also aimed at "protecting the dignity of the teaching profession".
Change and innovation are always difficult and difficult to accept. However, what the Circular stipulates on extra teaching and learning is aiming for is for an education with good values. Therefore, although the first steps are difficult, I hope that there will be consensus and determination in implementing this Circular. The Ministry of Education and Training will closely work with localities, schools and teachers in the implementation process.
For the education sector in general and the issue we are discussing, which is extra teaching and learning in particular, the efforts of the education sector alone are not enough. It also requires understanding, involvement, and supervision from parents and society. When parents are still burdened with their children's academic performance, are not satisfied just because their children do not attend extra classes, and do not fully see the role of family education in addition to school education, then extra teaching and learning still exist in a negative perspective. Social supervision of the implementation of the Circular regulating extra teaching and learning is also very important for the regulations to be implemented effectively.
- In fact, extra teaching and learning are real needs of both teachers and students, but in reality, there have been negative phenomena of extra teaching and learning in the past. Could the Deputy Minister tell us what are the immediate and long-term solutions to effectively manage extra teaching and learning?
+ In addition to management innovations, extra teaching and learning also require changes in the awareness of the whole society towards this issue. Therefore, many short-term and long-term solutions are needed to effectively manage extra teaching and learning. Here I mention some solutions as follows:
First, administrative solution: Issue Circulars and specific regulations.
Second, professional solutions: Improve teachers' capacity and teaching methods, teachers' responsibility, promote students' self-study ability.
Innovation in assessment and evaluation: Regular assessment, final assessment, and entrance exams must be consistent with the content and requirements of the 2018 General Education Program; no riddles, no deviations from the program content to ensure that students study according to the program, without needing to study extra, they will still pass the exams and admissions. Strengthen the connection between general education and university education; specifically, in university entrance exams using general knowledge, no riddles...
Third, solutions to improve facilities and schools: There must be enough schools to ensure equal access to education for students. Increase the number of schools and classes that teach two sessions per day.
Fourth, solutions to strengthen inspection and examination.
Fifth, the solution is to propagate and mobilize, thereby raising teachers' sense of self-respect and self-esteem to say "no" to extra teaching that is not in accordance with regulations. The management of extra teaching and learning is not only a policy issue but also a change in social awareness.
In addition, policies to ensure the lives of teachers are also solutions to this problem. In the past, the Ministry of Education and Training has had many consultations and is continuing to consult on policies for teachers, in which the Law on Teachers expected to be issued in the near future will also bring positive policies for teachers.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/nong-bo-gd-dt-khong-cam-day-them-hoc-them-196250211143410271.htm
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