Education

A student’s dream – marking teacher
26/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Privately founded universities are giving the thumbs up to pupils marking teachers while state universities meanwhile are not so keen. The Lac Hong People Founded University has officially asked students to mark...
Parents who can afford it increasingly opt for ‘international schools’
26/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – There is a boom in schools that teach in English and take a more relaxed, child-centered approach to learning. Many reasons persuade parents to enroll their children in ‘international schools.’ Most importantly, many parents believe...
Remote learning short on investment
26/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Education experts believe the State has not invested heavily enough in remote learning. It comes at a time when technology and demand mean this type of education can play an important role boosting Vietnam ’s increasingly...
Sixty seven percent of Vietnamese advocate keeping “the rod”
26/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Should teachers and parents be able to beat children who misbehave? Sixty seven percent of Vietnamese people say “yes”. The question was raised when, one month ago, a primary school student in HCM City was beaten by his...
Weak scientific research generates marginal income
25/10/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The income universities receive from technology deals account for only 3.92 percent of the total financial resources of universities. The income universities receive from scientific research and technology deals account for...
Universities under microscope
25/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Standing Committee of the National Assembly will propose that the assembly keep a closer watch over universities. Students at the University of Pharmacy attend a lecture. The National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education,...
Revamp of school textbooks will clean up inconsistencies, repetition
20/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Education and Training Ministry has a new set of guidelines for school textbooks. The education ministry has asked technical staff and textbook writers to propose suggestions for content. The request was made after the...