Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son responds to management of extra teaching and learning

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son responded to the management of extra teaching and learning. (Source: MOET)

Before the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly, voters of Hung Yen province sent their opinions to the Ministry of Education and Training , reflecting that after Circular No. 29 of the Ministry of Education and Training regulating extra teaching and learning was implemented, it brought about many important changes in education management, contributing to reorienting the way of organizing teaching and learning in a healthier direction.

However, voters believe that the implementation of the current regulations on extra teaching and learning still has many shortcomings, causing difficulties for parents and students. Therefore, voters recommend that the Ministry of Education and Training study regulations suitable to the practical situation to effectively manage extra teaching and learning, so that education returns to its true essence, not turning students into "learning machines", "parrot learners" or tools for teachers to earn extra income.

At the same time, the Ministry of Education and Training needs to consider and study reducing the curriculum, increasing extracurricular activities, experiences, and life skills learning to train future generations with physical health, mental health, and social health.

Responding to this issue, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son said that in recent times, the Ministry has implemented many solutions to manage extra teaching and learning activities, enhance the quality of regular school hours, increase accountability for the quality of education in schools, and provide time and space for students to experience, practice, and train through educational activities according to their individual needs for comprehensive development.

The Ministry of Education and Training has advised the Prime Minister to issue an official dispatch on strengthening the direction of secondary and high school enrollment and management of extra teaching and learning activities; and issuing documents under its authority to the People's Committees of provinces and cities to strengthen coordination in implementing Circular 29.

Accordingly, localities are recommended to allocate budget resources, increase mobilization of social resources to build enough schools and classrooms and ensure quality so that all students of universal education age can go to school, reduce pressure on enrollment to reduce extra teaching and learning.

Localities need to actively improve the quality of teaching and learning in regular hours, diversify teaching methods and forms, increase the application of information technology; continue to innovate testing methods and forms, and not put pressure on students to study extra.

The Ministry of Education and Training has advised the Prime Minister to issue a directive on organizing two sessions a day and organizing summer activities for children and students in accordance with the direction of General Secretary To Lam. This helps reduce the rampant practice of extra teaching and learning and strengthens the organization of educational activities to develop students' qualities and abilities, while also being consistent with the Party's policy of exempting tuition fees for students and organizing two sessions a day, meeting the learning needs and developing the talents of each student.

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