Mr. Pham Di in a talk at a general education facility.
Born in 1973, from Dien Duong, Dien Ban (former Quang Nam province), Mr. Di came from a simple land, where people are accustomed to simplicity, diligence and responsibility.
After graduating from Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (now the University of Social Sciences and Humanities), he stayed at the school as a lecturer. In 2002, with the desire to expand his knowledge, he went to China for training, and then successfully defended both his Master's and Doctoral theses.
Returning to the country, he continued to work hard at the Regional Political Academy III, participating in research and publishing many valuable books such as "Smart Urban Management", "Sociology of Leadership and Management", "Leadership Skills and Art", etc.
In my memory, there was a special time when I was a visiting lecturer at the University of Economics - University of Danang. That was the period when I had many memorable experiences with students, not because of difficult exams or long academic discussions, but because of something... completely opposite.
“You study economics but… don’t know how to do economics,” the teacher smiled gently as he recalled. It was not a criticism, but the concern of a teacher who always wanted his students to understand that theory is just the foundation, what is more important is the ability to apply it in life.
He often suggests to students: “Look back at your hometown, see what specialties there are, what products are worth developing. Da Nang is a land that is growing stronger every day, who knows, maybe the hometown products will have a new life in this dynamic city.”
Those seemingly simple pieces of advice not only “fly past” the students and are forgotten, but also become a spiritual support, helping them shape their attitude towards life, their attitude towards studying, and their future career path. The teacher sows in each person a small seed of kindness and effort, and over time, those seeds quietly blossom into motivation and belief on the journey to maturity.
He always silently accompanies, stands behind, shares each career story, each small direction, but enough to make a young person feel empowered. That is the way he works: no noise, no push, just quietly accompanies so that the student feels he has support.
According to him, erudition does not come from dry textbooks, but from constantly learning, constantly improving oneself from yesterday's self. Because a teacher who teaches with half-baked knowledge cannot enlighten anyone.
For me, being good at a profession is not about competing for academic titles, but about the spirit of dedication to knowledge, not being afraid of difficulties, not being afraid of innovation, always finding ways to bring that knowledge to learners in the most humane and authentic way.
Many of his students still maintain a close relationship with him. Dr. Nguyen Quang Giai (Thu Dau Mot University, Ho Chi Minh City), one of the graduate students who was once supervised by him, confided: “He has always been a model of a dedicated and exemplary teacher. What he left for generations of students like us is not only knowledge, but also the demeanor of an intellectual: careful, straightforward but also full of humanity.”
Another graduate student, Pham Thi Thanh Phuong, currently working at the Regional Political Academy III, also shared: “Professor Di not only guides the topic, but also guides the way of doing the job. Thanks to him, I understand that the teaching profession is not only about conveying information, but also about paving the way.”
That sentiment shows that a teacher's influence sometimes lies not in the lectures in class, but in his personality, in the way he lives and works.
When asked what is most important for a teacher today, Mr. Di said slowly: “To become valuable to society and especially to students, teachers must constantly learn, maintain standards, persevere with professional values and always nurture a love for the profession.”
According to Mr. Di, a teacher does not have to be perfect, but must always want to be better. He does not have to say big things, but must do small, correct and useful things for his students. He does not have to shine all the time, but must know how to keep the fire of his profession burning within him.
A teacher does not need to hide his own limitations, but must dare to learn, dare to correct, dare to change for the progress of his students. He does not need to become a role model for everyone, but must be a spiritual support for his students to believe in goodness and effort...
On November 20, among the flowers and wishes, among the stories of gratitude and beautiful memories, the story of teacher Pham Di is like a simple but complete piece in the picture of the education sector.
A teacher always works quietly, taking knowledge as the foundation, humanity as the method, and kindness as the goal. And perhaps, that is also what creates the lasting value of the teaching profession today.
Source: https://baodanang.vn/nguoi-thay-truyen-cam-hung-tu-nhung-dieu-gian-di-3310263.html
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