Save the Children supports education for more than 27,000 children in Hai Phong and Dong Thap

These are the figures announced at the summary and sharing of successful models of the Project "Improving the quality of education for disadvantaged children in Vietnam - Phase 3 (2022-2025)" organized by Save the Children, Department of Teachers and Education Managers (Ministry of Education and Training) on ​​April 16 in Hanoi.

The event attracted more than 100 delegates from central and localeducation management units, schools, international organizations and parent-teacher representatives from many provinces and cities.

More than 100 delegates attended the project closing ceremony. (Photo: Save the Children)

In the final report, Mr. Dao Khac Viet, Project Manager, Save the Children, emphasized the positive impacts that the project has brought to children aged 3 to 11 through improving the quality of teaching and the learning environment at home. In particular, three good practice models were successfully implemented within the project framework, including: A text message program to support parents in accompanying their children in learning at home via an online platform; The Vietnamese reading learning application "Reading with You" with 500 lively interactive reading lessons for primary school students; Capacity building activities for teachers and education managers focusing on teaching reading and writing to primary school students (LB) and introducing letters and math to preschool children (ELM).

These modules have been digitized and integrated into the online system of the Ministry of Education and Training , and teachers are encouraged to register for self-study. Many provinces have also proactively organized retraining and professional activities to guide teachers in integrating LB and ELM into their curricula, contributing to the sustainable spread of innovative approaches.

The project provided 25,503 sets of ELM and LB materials, 8,300 children's story books, 79 bookshelves, 310 reading tables and 205 technological devices such as computers, tablets and televisions. In total, more than 27,238 children, 1,677 teachers and 27,296 parents directly benefited from the project's activities.

Mr. Dao Khac Viet, Project Manager Improving the Quality of Education for Disadvantaged Children in Vietnam - Phase 3 (2022-2025)

More than 27,000 disadvantaged children in Hai Phong and Dong Thap benefit from the project. (Photo: Save the Children)

At the closing ceremony, Mr. Tran Tuan Anh, Deputy Director of the Department of Teachers and Educational Managers (Ministry of Education and Training) assessed that the project had basically achieved its set goals. The final result was that 4 regular training modules for preschool and primary schools were digitized and updated on the TEMIS system of the Ministry of Education and Training so that managers and teachers could proactively participate in training and improve their professional capacity to effectively implement the preschool and general education programs.

Local representative, Ms. Do Thi Hoa, Deputy Director of Hai Phong Department of Education and Training, highly appreciated the sustainability of the project: "The project to improve the quality of education for disadvantaged children in Vietnam has provided sustainable support for teachers, parents and students through material and professional contributions. In particular, the digitization of documents provides useful learning resources and ensures wide access for teachers, contributing to improving the professional quality of teachers".

Ms. Le Thi Thuy Duong, Director of Save the Children Program, spoke at the closing ceremony. (Photo: Save the Children)

Through this project, Ms. Le Thi Thuy Duong, Program Director of Save the Children, reaffirmed her commitment to continuously expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in Vietnam. With close coordination from the Ministry of Education and Training, Departments and Offices of Education of localities, the achieved results will continue to be maintained, promoted and spread, contributing to improving the quality of education for children nationwide.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/to-chuc-cuu-tro-tre-em-ho-tro-giao-duc-cho-hon-27000-tre-em-tai-hai-phong-va-dong-thap-212653.html