History is not integrated into the Civics and Patriotism subject at the high school level.

At the high school level, the Vietnam Historical Science Association and the Ministry of Education and Training have agreed that History remains a compulsory subject in the curriculum, but it will not be integrated with the subject of Civics and the Fatherland.

On the evening of December 7th, a meeting took place between representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training and representatives of the Vietnam Historical Science Association, chaired by the Central Propaganda Department.

At the meeting, while acknowledging that integration is a global trend, Professor Tran Thi Vinh from Hanoi Pedagogical University stated that many countries choose to make History a separate and compulsory subject in their overall general education curriculum.

Meanwhile, based on a survey of history education in over 40 countries worldwide provided by UNESCO, representatives of the Steering Committee for Curriculum and Textbook Reform stated: "The number of countries that integrate history into their general education programs is equally high. The important issue is what we define as the goals of education?"

In line with the fundamental and comprehensive educational reform adopted in Resolution 29, education will shift from a knowledge-transmission model to a model that assesses learners' competencies. With this goal in mind, integrating subjects will help reduce the knowledge burden on students and foster their comprehensive competencies.

After deliberation and discussion, the Ministry of Education and Training and the Vietnam Historical Science Association reached some fundamental agreements.

At the primary school level, History will be integrated into a general curriculum along with several other science disciplines, primarily teaching History through stories to engage students. At the secondary school level, two options need further consideration.

Option 1: Keep History and Geography as two independent subjects, then add a section integrating knowledge from both subjects to help students develop their synthesis skills.

Option 2: Develop an integrated History and Geography subject, comprising History and Geography sub-disciplines. Related knowledge areas will form interdisciplinary topics. Students will only have one textbook, making the curriculum less burdensome and cumbersome.

At the high school level, the Vietnam Historical Science Association and the Ministry of Education and Training have agreed that History remains a compulsory subject in the curriculum, but it will not be integrated into the Civics and Patriotism subject. Students who choose to study History for university entrance exams will study advanced History, which is a separate subject. Students who do not pursue History as a career path will study History and Geography as a compulsory subject with basic knowledge. This ensures that all students still study History, but at different levels.

After reaching a consensus on the general principles, scientists and the Steering Committee for Curriculum and Textbook Reform will continue discussions to reach a consensus on how to make the reform of History education truly effective, engaging, and practical for students.

According to dantri.com.vn