The courage of a teacher in a special school

In the Party's system of training institutions, Party schools not only impart knowledge but also hold the responsibility of nurturing the mettle, ethics and vision of cadres. In the turbulent digital age, the role of Party school teachers becomes more important and requires higher standards than ever. Maintaining the ethics of the teaching profession means maintaining the Party and people's trust in future cadres.

In the Vietnamese education system, Party schools always hold a special position - where students are not only learners, but also party members, leaders and managers who shoulder political responsibilities before the Party and the people. This is a learning environment where each student has a foundation of awareness, practical experience and strong critical thinking ability.

Opening ceremony of the advanced political theory classes of the non-concentrated system K76.B03 and K76.B04 of An Giang Provincial Party Committee, course 2025 - 2027

In the special environment of the Party school, where theory is closely linked to politics, where each lecture has the meaning of ideological orientation, the requirements for lecturers become higher than any other ordinary profession. The mission of a Party school lecturer does not stop at simply teaching knowledge, but also leads awareness, orients ideology and inspires revolutionary ethics. Therefore, when talking about the training quality of the Party school system, the first thing to mention is the ethics of lecturers - the foundation that creates the prestige of teachers and the persuasiveness of each lecture. In the context of the digital age - when information becomes multi-dimensional, beliefs are easily dispersed, and opinions are easily influenced - firmly maintaining the ethical standards of Party school lecturers becomes a task that cannot be taken lightly. This is not only a professional requirement but also a political responsibility before the Party, before the people, before the safety of the ideological foundation.

Political courage - the foundation of a Party school teacher

Unlike the general education or university environment, Party school lecturers must work in a special space: the space of ideology, theory and politics. That requires each teacher to have a firm stance, "clear truth", and a decisive attitude in defending the Party's viewpoint. In the context of developing social networks, multi-dimensional information, and increasingly complex approaches of learners. More than anyone else, Party school lecturers must maintain for themselves a bright ideological space - where Marxist-Leninist theory, Ho Chi Minh thought and the Party's guidelines are applied scientifically , accurately, without arbitrary inferences or emotional changes. A Party school lecture is not only a lesson, but also a political message, a "spiritual support" to help students strengthen their beliefs and enhance their mettle. Therefore, absolute loyalty to the Party, the Fatherland and the people is the foundation for creating prestige and building trust in students.

Example - the greatest power of persuasion

At the Party School, students are leaders and managers - people who have been and are performing public duties; they are sharp, observant and very quick to observe. Therefore, the teacher's power of persuasion does not come from words, but from personality. Exemplary behavior is shown in every small detail: Respect for students; scientific working style, punctuality, responsibility; fair and objective assessment attitude; simple and standard lifestyle; civilized behavior in digital life; spirit of lifelong self-learning.

Without needing flowery words, the lecturer’s lifestyle and working style are the “biggest lessons” for students – those who will later become leaders and managers at all levels and in all sectors. A lecturer who lacks standards in his life can hardly teach others about standards; a teacher who is not a role model cannot train a team of exemplary cadres.

Associate Professor - Dr. Nguyen Tan Vinh, Member of the Party Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Party Secretary, Director of the Academy of Politics Region II, is one of the 55 Legal Exemplars of 2025.

Integrity - the backbone of Party school teachers' ethics

Integrity is a particularly important quality in the political education environment. In Party schools, integrity is not only about not being corrupt but also about being honest in academics and having a serious attitude towards scientific knowledge. A Party school lecturer must absolutely avoid: Plagiarism; falsifying data; teaching without verification; biased evaluation; and using the power of knowledge to impose subjectivity.

Party school students are working cadres, with enough experience and courage to recognize signs of lack of integrity. Even a small manifestation is enough to reduce trust and weaken the persuasiveness of the lecture. Therefore, integrity is not only a moral quality but also a condition of respect.

Discipline - the foundation of the dignity of the Party school

If courage is the foundation, example is the strength, integrity is the backbone, then discipline is the "atmosphere" that covers the Party school environment. Discipline here is not only discipline of time, but also discipline of thought and discipline of speech. Party school lecturers must respect the teaching process; strictly maintain class time; convey correct content and viewpoints; and speak moderately and appropriately on the internet.

Discipline creates dignity; dignity creates quality of training. A Party school cannot lose its dignity if it wants to maintain its role as the “ideological flag” of the Party Committee.

Responsibility - a commitment to the future of the Party

The responsibility of a Party school teacher is not only within the framework of a lecture but more broadly, it is the responsibility for the maturity of each student; the quality of future cadres; the prestige and leadership capacity of the Party; and the sustainability of the ideological foundation.

A poorly prepared lecture can make students lose confidence; an unqualified attitude can make cadres confused; an uncontrolled statement can make the organization pay the price. Therefore, responsibility is the red thread running through the ethics of Party school teachers.

Creativity - an essential requirement of the digital age

In the era of strong digital transformation, traditional teaching methods can hardly meet the new requirements of learners - who are young, dynamic, and have rich practical experience. Therefore, Party school lecturers need to: innovate interactive methods; apply technology, develop digital learning materials; create situations simulating practical leadership and management; utilize cyberspace as an open classroom; continuously update new knowledge about politics, economics, non-traditional security, and digital media.

Creativity does not destroy the theoretical essence but makes the theory attractive - convincing - practical.

Vietnamese Teachers' Day, November 20th, is not only an occasion for gratitude, but also a time for each Party school lecturer to look back at himself: have he lived up to the standards of a Party school teacher? Have he been exemplary enough to spread the message? Have he made efforts to innovate to keep up with the times? Have he contributed to maintaining the Party's ideological foundation?...

Maintaining the ethics of Party school lecturers is not only a personal responsibility, but also a matter of maintaining the Party's trust in its cadres; maintaining the purity of political education; maintaining the ideological future of the ruling Party itself. Maintaining the ethics of Party school lecturers is also maintaining the fire of trust and revolutionary ideals in the hearts of each cadre.

In the digital age, when the world changes every day, Party school lecturers must become brighter, more steadfast and more transparent to continue accompanying the Party in the cause of building a team of "both red and professional" cadres.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ban-linh-nguoi-thay-trong-ngoi-truong-dac-biet-185251120070457019.htm