Nghe An Department of Education and Training rectifies the organization of experiential activities in schools

Previously, on some online forums, many parents reported that schools organized overnight experiential and career orientation activities for students with many experiential trips to other provinces and cities. Behind these activities were travel companies associated with the school. Thereby, there were many potential risks of unsafety, expense, and difficulties for families without conditions.

Regarding this content, Mr. Nguyen Trong Hoan - Chief of Office, spokesman of the Department of Education and Training said: Experiential activities (primary level) andexperiential activities, career guidance(junior high school and high school) is a compulsory educational activity carried out from grade 1 to grade 12. This activity has contributed to promoting creative potential and the ability to adapt to life, environment and future careers, helping students gain more understanding and confidence in life.

During the implementation process, educational institutions have basically organized and implemented seriously, according to plan, for the right purpose and without affecting the professional activities of the school. However, besides that, there are still units implementing experiential and career guidance activities that are still formalistic, do not ensure the requirements of the experiential education program, are not true to the educational meaning, affecting the reputation and honor of teachers.

In response to this incident, the Department has requested that schools organize experiential education activities that are carried out seriously and in accordance with regulations: We are drafting a document requesting the Department of Education and Training of districts, cities, towns, and affiliated units when developing plans for experiential education activities to closely follow the requirements of the 2018 General Education Program and the Preschool Education Program. Identify and specifically implement educational topics in schools and educational topics outside of schools - Mr. Hoan added.

In addition, when organizing educational activities outside of school, it is necessary to develop a specific plan and program; discuss and agree with parents, ensuring quality, effectiveness and absolute safety for participants. The organization's budget must be implemented in accordance with the provisions of law; ensuring savings, publicity, transparency and efficiency.

Schools also need to give top priority to organizing students to participate in extracurricular educational activities at locations within the province. In cases where it is absolutely necessary to organize students to go outside the province, it is required to report and receive approval from the Department of Education and Training for consideration and comments (for high school level) and the Department of Education and Training (for preschool, primary and secondary school levels) before implementation.