Textbook incident: 1st graders were forced to study, causing fatigue and pressure



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According to the Committee on Culture and Education of the National Assembly, the Vietnamese first grade subject is “heavier and more difficult” than the previous program, children are forced to memorize words and rhymes in a short time, which causes fatigue and pressure . .

The body for monitoring education and training of the National Assembly (Commission for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescence and Childhood) expressed the above in a quick report on some issues related to public opinion. to the first grade Vietnamese textbook.

The report states that 2020 is the first year that the Ministry of Education and Training (Education and Training) implements Resolution 88/2014 / QH13 on the renewal of the general education curriculum and textbooks (CT, Textbook). starting in grade 1.

Textbook Incident: First Graders Are Forced To Study, Leading To Fatigue And Pressure - 1
Minister Phung Xuan Nha reports on the subject of textbooks at the session on the socio-economic situation of the National Assembly.

In accordance with the provisions of Resolution 88 and the Education Law (2019), the Government has instructed the Ministry of Education and Training to: Promulgate regulations and procedures for the establishment of Councils for the Evaluation of Curricula and Textbooks; organize the evaluation of the first grade curriculum and textbooks; issue grade 1 curriculum and textbooks and guide the selection of textbooks. He directed the compilation, evaluation and the Minister of Education and Training issued the new general education program.

Due to specific conditions, the Government consulted the National Assembly so that the Ministry of Education and Training would not compile a textbook, but rather facilitate the socialization of the compilation of textbooks.

Under this policy, so far, 5 sets of first grade textbooks have been evaluated and the Minister of Education and Training has approved these 5 textbooks to be used for the 2020-2021 school year.

5 approved textbooks are compiled by 3 publishers in the education sector, including the Vietnam Education Publishing House, which is a unit of the Ministry of Education and Training, and the other two publishers from the two universities. Hanoi Pedagogical University and Ho Chi Minh City University of Education.

5 textbooks have been selected by primary schools in accordance with the process of the Ministry of Education and Training for the orientation and organization of teaching, as of September 2020.

The report of the Commission on Culture and Education mentions reflections on study plans and textbooks. Specifically, the program is still heavy, especially the Vietnamese subject is “heavier and more difficult” than the previous program, children are forced to memorize words and rhymes in a short time, leading to ineffective learning, causing fatigue. fatigue, pressure.

As for textbooks, the field monitoring agency said that among the 5 books published, 4 sets of books have received no comments. The comments are mainly focused on the Vietnamese book 1 of the Canh Kite series (book edited by Professor Nguyen Minh Thuyet and published by Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy). The content reflects: The book still has many shortcomings, it is not standard; Some articles have content and images that use fables, foreign translations that are not suitable for age psychology, and lack of educational guidance.

The book has many local words, the requirements are not suitable for children entering first grade; some terms are still abstract; some situations are still forced.

Regarding the preparation of the teaching conditions, the reflections said that the facilities and equipment lacked synchrony and did not meet the teaching requirements according to the new curricula and textbooks; There is still a contradiction between the high requirements of the new curricula and textbooks and the limited conditions of teaching facilities and equipment in many locations.

The National Assembly Committee said that after receiving comments on the new first grade curriculum and textbooks, Vice Premier Vu Duc Dam met with the Ministry of Education and Training and related agencies to gather information. and order the Ministry of Education and Training to listen to public opinion, absorb social opinions and filter and correct “hotel” in the book.

Through the reports of the Minister of Education and Training, Phung Xuan Nha, a member of the Committee on Culture and Education, said that on the basis of the regulations issued, the Ministry of Education and Training developed the evaluation of the curriculum and books text of grade 1. declaration of conformity with the process, in accordance with the provisions of the Education Law.

Since then, Minister Nha signed to issue curricula and textbooks in accordance with the law.

In giving its opinion on the non-standard content of the Canh Kite series as reflected by public opinion, the Standing Committee on Culture and Education said that the enactment of the general education program has not been announced for comment. extensively and properly tested.

Citing the Education Act 2019, the supervisory agency clearly states that the Textbook Quality Assessment Board is responsible for the content and quality of the assessment.

“Regarding these contents, in accordance with articles 31 and 32, the guarantee of the quality of the study plans and textbooks is the responsibility of the Minister of Education and Training” – expressed the Commission for Culture and Education.

The Culture and Education Committee stated that it will continue to monitor and organize surveys on the implementation of the grade 1 curriculum and textbooks, complete the follow-up report of Resolution 88 to send to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly at the meeting. this tenth.

Thai Anh

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