New school year, don't let elementary school students 'sit in the wrong class'

Primary school students are given increased interaction during class hours according to the 2018 general education program - Photo: VINH HA

Not letting students "sit in the wrong class" and ensuring the quality of education corresponding to the requirements of the 2018 general education program is one of the key tasks of the new school year 2024-2025 at the primary level, just issued by the Ministry of Education and Training .

Ensure education time, facilities, teachers

To ensure the quality of education, the Ministry of Education and Training requires localities to arrange to ensure that each primary school class has 1 classroom with sufficient minimum teaching equipment.

Schools ensure a ratio of 1.5 teachers/class and have enough teachers for all subjects and educational activities to teach 2 sessions/day.

For schools that teach 2 sessions/day, each day has no more than 7 lessons, each lesson is 35 minutes long, and each week has at least 9 sessions/week.

Schools proactively choose the form of organization and assign time appropriate to elective subjects.

For boarding schools, the Ministry of Education and Training requires schools to agree with parents on the principle of voluntariness. Organizing meals for boarding students must ensure hygiene, food safety, nutrition and health for students.

Notes when teaching foreign languages and computer science in the new school year

Schools that teach optional foreign languages in grades 1 and 2 need to ensure continuity with compulsory foreign languages from grade 3. The duration of teaching optional foreign languages needs to be appropriate and not overload students.

The Ministry of Education and Training encourages schools to voluntarily socialize in teaching and learning foreign languages through topics of mathematics, science and some other subjects. At the same time, promote foreign language practice through educational activities.

For computer science, schools organize compulsory teaching for all students from grade 3 and above according to the requirements of the 2018 general education program. At the same time, depending on conditions, schools increase the duration and content of each topic of knowledge flow so that students can research, explore, and expand their computer knowledge.

Depending on teachers' conditions, schools flexibly implement solutions to enhance information technology education and digital citizenship skills education for students in grades 1 and 2 to form necessary skills early as a foundation for students to more easily access information technology in grades 3, 4, and 5. Localities continue to implement STEM education to ensure quality and practical effectiveness.

Check, evaluate, do not praise indiscriminately

Regarding the examination and assessment of students, the methods and forms of assessment of subjects and educational activities must ensure honesty, objectivity, fairness, and accurate assessment of students' learning and training results. The implementation of rewards must be substantial and in accordance with regulations, not widespread, causing frustration for parents.

The Ministry of Education and Training encourages localities with conditions to implement integrated education programs, applying advanced and modern educational models to meet the diverse needs of learners.

However, the Departments of Education and Training need to review the conditions to ensure the implementation of educational linkages and integrated educational programs according to regulations. Avoid the situation where educational institutions carry out linkages with foreign organizations that do not meet the conditions.

It is necessary to strengthen inspection and management of private primary education institutions, educational institutions with foreign elements, integrated education programs, and foreign education programs to implement compulsory education content for Vietnamese students at these institutions.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nam-hoc-moi-khong-de-hoc-sinh-tieu-hoc-ngoi-nham-lop-20240802163906064.htm