Tiếng experienced many hardships from a young age: poor health, limited educational opportunities due to his family's difficult circumstances. He witnessed many bright students in his fishing village having to drop out of school. For him, poverty wasn't always about money; it often stemmed from the narrow-minded belief that "education is only for farming, babysitting, or fishing." When he went to the city to study, he realized his hometown was still far more underdeveloped than the general standard of living. At university, Tiếng began to see those challenges as a different starting point, motivating him to strive harder.
Tiếng is currently a fourth-year student majoring in Theory and Methods of Teaching Mathematics at the University of Science - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Recognizing the shortage of educational personnel, Tiếng is determined to contribute to his homeland by volunteering to teach science subjects for non-governmental and non-profit organizations. He has also contributed many innovative teaching methods, especially in inclusive education for the visually impaired community, by creating a series of video lectures for everyone to use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nguyen Van Tieng was very impressed with Teach for Vietnam's "synergistic leadership" concept: Development does not come from isolated individuals, but from supporting each other within the educational community.
Tiếng is grateful for the support he has received from society. He has received much support from the local community, including a COPI (Children of Peace International - a humanitarian organization serving orphans in Vietnam) scholarship from 2012-2021 and a Luong Van Can scholarship throughout his four years of university. These things further motivate him to act for education. "Society has helped me change my destiny, so I must do the same to change the destinies of many others like I did," Tiếng shared.
Understanding the learning gap between rural and urban children, Tiếng actively participates in projects and programs aimed at children in remote and disadvantaged areas – groups whose experiences and observations from his childhood are very close to his own. When facing his students, he doesn't judge or compare, but always tries to understand each child's circumstances to provide appropriate support. He not only helps them overcome feelings of apprehension but also seeks to narrow the gap in access to knowledge. Tiếng has taught STEM subjects and is a member of the Teach for Vietnam program. This is a humane project that seeks to find and develop a network of pioneering educators, co-creating a fair and quality education for all children. Through this experience, he and many other young people gained a deeper understanding of the systemic issues within the educational ecosystem, acquiring additional knowledge, pedagogical skills, and an understanding of community characteristics to prepare them for involvement in schools and localities where students face numerous barriers to accessing quality, comprehensive education.
"Whether I take on a teaching role or become an educational administrator in the future, my ultimate goal remains unchanged: to create an equitable education system that gives every student the opportunity to develop and thrive," Tiếng emphasized.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/khat-khao-phung-su-xa-hoi-196251220193528342.htm
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