There are still a few days left until Circular 29 regulating extra teaching and learning takes effect, while many teachers and parents are still confused.
Many students think that without extra classes it is difficult to master knowledge for exams - Photo: NAM TRAN
Discussing this issue, Mr. Pham Ngoc Thuong - Deputy Minister of Education and Training - affirmed:
Circular 29, which has just been issued, has gone through a process of being developed based on practice and previously issued regulations, and has received widespread comments because this is a regulation governing a "big, difficult" issue: extra teaching.
"Understand and fulfill the responsibilities of all parties"
The next step in the implementation process is to "understand and fulfill the responsibilities of all parties". These are the decisive factors for Circular 29 to truly come into effect.
Mr. Pham Ngoc Thuong said that after the Prime Minister's telegram dated February 7, 2025 on strengthening the direction of junior high school and high school enrollment and management of extra teaching and learning activities, the Ministry will continue to issue further documents urging and directing the Departments of Education and Training to advise and issue instructions for implementation at the local level.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong: "The next step in the implementation process is to "understand and fulfill the responsibilities of all parties" - Photo: NAM TRAN
Regarding the responsibility of the People's Committees of provinces and cities, the leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training requested that the leaders of the provinces direct the implementation of the contents stated in the Prime Minister's telegram, such as communication to schools, teachers, parents, students and people.
At the same time, inspect and strictly handle violations of regulations, commend and promote collective and individual examples of dedication and enthusiasm for students. Provinces and cities provide appropriate financial support to schools to contribute to improving the quality of education.
Mr. Thuong said that currently, some departments of education and training have issued instructions on implementing Circular 29 and advised localities to issue appropriate support policies to develop education and training.
The Ministry of Education and Training requires that the Departments of Education and Training that have not yet implemented the project should soon issue instructions and advice suitable for the locality.
Supporting weak students is the school's responsibility.
Discussing the responsibilities of schools and teachers, Mr. Pham Ngoc Thuong said: "Our responsibility is to teach students to form qualities and abilities, meet output standards, and test and evaluate to ensure that they are 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 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."
Some people say that not teaching extra classes reduces teachers' income?
Mr. Thuong said: "We all know that there are many teachers such as preschool teachers, teachers in remote areas, teachers of many subjects... they do not teach extra classes but are still dedicated and passionate about their profession.
Recently, when teaching and learning extra classes, some negative factors have appeared, many good teachers have also suffered bad reputations and injuries, so this new regulation also aims to "protect the dignity of the teaching profession".
Change and innovation are always difficult and difficult to accept. But what the circular regulating 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 during the implementation process."
The leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training also said that in the field of education in general and the issue of extra teaching and learning in particular, the efforts of the education sector alone are not enough. It is very necessary to have the understanding, participation and supervision of parents and society.
When parents are still burdened with their children's academic performance, are not yet 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.
Leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training affirmed that there must be immediate and long-term solutions to put new regulations on extra teaching and learning into practice.
The administrative solution is to issue circulars and specific regulations. The professional solution is to improve the capacity and teaching methods of teachers, the responsibility of teachers, and promote the self-study ability of students.
Another point of concern is the innovation in assessment and evaluation of students, including regular assessment, final assessment, entrance exams... which must be consistent with the content and requirements of the 2018 general education program currently in operation.
This is very important because it will help students not have to take extra classes but still have enough capacity and skills to pass the tests and entrance exams. The Ministry of Education and Training directs to strengthen the connection between general education and university education so that university entrance capacity tests are consistent with the requirements of the general education program, not exceeding or challenging students...
The solution for school facilities is for localities to invest to ensure there are enough schools and classrooms, increase the number of schools that teach two shifts per day, and aim to ensure fairness in students' access to education.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bo-gd-dt-noi-gi-truoc-phan-hoi-trai-chieu-ve-quy-dinh-day-them-20250211105047366.htm
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