Student autonomy is a fundamental pillar of moderneducation , equipping learners with essential skills to support critical thinking, problem solving and lifelong learning. In Vietnam, this skill has been clearly stated in the 2018 General Education Program as one of the core competencies in supporting children's comprehensive development to achieve the goals of the general education program.
However, autonomy is often confused with self-learning or independent learning, leaving broader aspects such as collaboration, creative thinking and adaptability overlooked and underrepresented in teaching practice.
In order to identify gaps in understanding and practice of promoting student autonomy in the Vietnamese education system, VVOB in Vietnam, together with members of the technical team, developed the document: “Promoting student autonomy: Pedagogical practices to develop autonomy according to the 2018 General Education Program” , analyzing different understandings of autonomy and providing many practical recommendations for integrating autonomy in the classroom and in schools, along with practices to promote student autonomy.
Mr. Nguyen Bao Chau, Project Coordinator, shared: “We need to shift from viewing self-study as reading materials alone, to seeing autonomy as an integrated capacity – students need to know how to set goals, evaluate progress, cooperate with classmates and adjust their learning methods to suit themselves.”
“The technical paper is not only a theoretical orientation, but also a practical tool for teachers, school leaders and pedagogical lecturers to apply directly to teaching and learning activities. This is a necessary step to bring autonomy into the classroom.”
At the workshop, experts presented groups of recommendations to create a better supportive environment, promote and nurture students’ autonomy as a core competency. These groups of recommendations include:
- Strengthen the role of school leaders in promoting autonomy.
- Improve teachers' capacity to promote student autonomy.
- Promote family and community involvement in supporting the development of student autonomy.
- Students actively participate in activities that demonstrate autonomy.
- Strengthen the role of teacher training institutions in training, fostering and researching autonomy.
The paper is the result of a professional collaboration between VVOB and representatives of pedagogical universities, international and non- governmental organizations operating in the field of education. The content is based on a review of policy documents, professional documents, international research and practices from educational projects in Vietnam.
The workshop was attended by the Ministry of Education and Training , Departments of Education and Training of 8 provinces and cities participating in the Project of Integrating Learning through Play in Primary Education in Vietnam , representatives of non-governmental organizations in the field of education and pedagogical universities across the country.
Through the workshop, VVOB hopes to spread the right understanding of student autonomy, while promoting innovative pedagogical practices – from the classroom to the management level – to build a learning environment where students can be proactive, creative and develop comprehensively.
About VVOB Vietnam
VVOB is a non-profit organization for development cooperation and technical assistance, established in 1982 in Belgium. The unit has been operating in Vietnam since 1992 in the field of education with the motto "education for development". The organization hopes to contribute to creating equality and opportunities for everyone.
VVOB’s goal is to support the improvement of quality and effectiveness of education in a sustainable way in developing countries. In 2022, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the organization set out the goals to be achieved ahead of schedule in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030, through the Learning Unlimited Strategy document.
Find out more about VVOB and its ongoing education projects here .
Learn more about the iPLAY Project: Integrating Learning through Play into Primary Education in Vietnam here .
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