On November 26th, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and UNESCO in Vietnam jointly organized a national consultation workshop on the Policy and Legal Framework for Teachers in the Context of Globalization – International Experiences and Proposals for Vietnam.
The workshop was held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation, with the involvement of leading representatives from units under the Ministry of Education and Training and over 150 policymakers, education administrators, teachers, etc., along with more than 10 international organizations, UNESCO organizations, and Vietnamese non-governmental organizations.
Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong said that, in order to affirm the position and role of teachers, the Ministry of Education and Training proposed to the Government the development of a Law on Teachers with the motto of developing the teaching staff, shifting from administrative management to quality management in order to attract and retain talented people in the teaching profession, so that they can dedicate themselves to their work with peace of mind.
The Deputy Minister stated that the draft Law on Teachers has been developed through a meticulous and thorough process and procedures. This included the responsible and dedicated participation of experts, higher education institutions, and provincial Departments of Education and Training.
According to Deputy Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong, the draft Law on Teachers was submitted to the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly. Accordingly, there were 127 comments from committees and 37 comments discussed in the National Assembly.
Most opinions affirmed that the drafting committee had worked seriously, meticulously, and with high quality. Discussions in the National Assembly showed strong agreement on the necessity of enacting the Law on Teachers. The question is how to increase policies to attract teachers while clarifying their responsibilities and ethics.
According to regulations, the draft Law on Teachers will be submitted to the National Assembly in two rounds. The first round was discussed and commented on by delegates on November 20th. At the 9th session, expected in May 2025, the National Assembly will continue to discuss and consider the approval of the draft Law on Teachers.
If the Law on Teachers is passed by the National Assembly, it is expected to create a legal framework and a favorable environment for teachers to maximize their potential and contribute effectively to the national education reform in this rapidly changing country.
During this process, the Ministry of Education and Training consulted with UNESCO – the United Nations' specialized agency on education – and the UNESCO-led International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 on the global and regional context of teachers' transformation.
Speaking at the workshop, Ms. Miki Nozawa, Head of Education Programs, UNESCO in Vietnam, stated that the quality of teachers is one of the most important factors determining learning outcomes. However, the teaching profession faces significant challenges and must adapt to the ever-changing educational and societal needs.
To support educators in fulfilling this vital role and to address emerging challenges, comprehensive legislation on educators is essential. This legislation will ensure that educators can continue to provide quality education to all, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive society from which they themselves benefit.
“The workshop is a testament to the shared commitment of UNESCO and the Ministry of Education and Training to promoting the role and status of teachers through policy and legal frameworks in Vietnam – a rapidly changing country,” said Ms. Miki Nozawa.
At the workshop, experts from domestic and international organizations participated in discussions, exchanges, and proposals related to establishing and developing policies to attract teachers, improving the quality and development of the teaching staff, and international and national experiences in drafting laws on the teaching staff.
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