Instead of having students sitting in rows of tables to receive lectures from teachers, all the students at a private elementary school in the center of Saigon gather in small groups of 4-6 to discuss and learn from each other under the supervision of the teacher. The small group tables are designed for the students to face each other and not facing the traditional blackboards. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese schools to apply new teaching methods
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Partnership for Progress – Education Reform That Makes Sense
Yesterday's post on the growing number of Vietnamese students enrolled in American universities was both promising and inspiring. This is the right direction for Vietnam as it tries to modernize its economy and infrastructure. The burning question here is whether these figures correlate with the student's level of preparedness for the global market. It may be true that a … [Read more...] about Partnership for Progress – Education Reform That Makes Sense
U.S Colleges turn to Vietnam
In the 2007-08 academic year, Vietnamese student enrollment into U.S colleges has become one of the fastest growing numbers, beating out India, China, and South Korea, by an unprecedented 45 percent. Last year 8,769 Vietnamese student were enrolled into U.S's education institution. This year the U.S is looking for more. The American Association of Community Colleges organized … [Read more...] about U.S Colleges turn to Vietnam
The Remedy for Failing Education System: Passion and Commitment
This following contains exerpts from Lam Vien's article on ThanhNienNews.com. Please go here for the original article. I often wonder why our education system in the US trails so far behind many other countries even though we are the most affluent nation in the world. President Barack Obama recently started a fire storm when he suggested that the school year should be extended … [Read more...] about The Remedy for Failing Education System: Passion and Commitment
$177 Million for Vietnam’s Education System
This week, the World Bank approved $177 million to fund Vietnam's primary and higher education systems. A downturn in the economy has increased the demand for education and professional training. The World Bank's Country Director for Vietnam sees the "economic crisis as a golden opportunity for Vietnam to reform its education sector." The full article from the World Bank can … [Read more...] about $177 Million for Vietnam’s Education System