Education

Self-doubt sends students to universities
11/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Many students are not self-confident enough to follow their career dreams and may go to universities instead. The survey revealed that a lot of students have “beautiful dreams” for the future. Eighty percent of students believe that...
HCM City schools boast paper playgrounds
11/10/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Many schools in HCM City do not have playgrounds for their students. In the last several years, no matter rain or shine, the security guard of Huynh Man Dat Primary School in HCM City has had to stand unsheltered...
Student teachers to still enjoy tuition fee exemptions
09/10/2009 05:00
Students enrolled at schools of pedagogy will still enjoy tuition fee exemptions, according to a new draft amendment published by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). Students make experiments in a lab. Being students of University of...
Could new “western teaching methods” replace old ways?
08/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Traditional methods are being challenged at Luong Dinh Cua Primary School whose new teaching style is said to be more western. At the state owned school, all students, including the very youngest, are now learning in groups....
Schools promote museum visits
08/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Increasing co-operation between the education and museum sectors would enhance students’ learning at all levels, from primary school to the university, Ho Chi Minh City children visit the War Remnants Museum as part of their study....
Classes lost due to bad forecasting
07/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Educators say bad forecasting over demand for higher education has led to the growth of universities but the closure of classes. The Van Hien University in HCM City may have to close three options including studies about...
When the law of the jungle prevails at schools
06/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Students have been left feeling vulnerable as weapons at school are on the increase. Pham Van Chinh, who was attacked by classmates in May 2009 Two students in Quang Binh province reportedly beat their teacher and caused...