Deploying new textbooks from 2018 will make it difficult to be assured of quality

Under the new plan, there will be more time for compiling, evaluating, and experimenting with subject programs and educational activities.

On November 2, at the 4th session of the 14th National Assembly, Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha, authorized by the Prime Minister, presented a report on postponing the implementation of the new general education program and textbooks in Resolution No. 88/2014/QH13 dated November 28, 2014 of the National Assembly on innovation of general education programs and textbooks.

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha. Photo: quochoi.vn

According to Minister Phung Xuan Nha: "Up to now, the implementation of Resolution 88/2014/QH13 dated November 28, 2014 of the National Assembly has achieved some results but still has many limitations and shortcomings.

The new general education program has not been issued to serve as a basis for compiling textbooks. The actual time to complete the construction of the new general education program will take about 1 year longer than expected;

Preparing conditions for teachers, managers and facilities of general education institutions nationwide still faces many difficulties.

If the new general education program and textbooks are implemented from the 2018-2019 school year, it will be difficult to be assured of their quality.

At the same time, if following the roadmap for implementing the new general education program and textbooks stated in Resolution 88/2014/QH13 dated November 28, 2014 of the National Assembly, the preparation of teachers, managers and facilities at general education institutions will encounter many difficulties and shortcomings;

In the first 3 school years of the roadmap, each school year must implement the new curriculum and textbooks in 3 classes at 3 different levels, while in the last 2 school years of the roadmap, each school year only implements 1 or 2 additional classes at the primary level.

Minister Phung Xuan Nha stated:

"On the other hand, the 6th Conference of the 12th Party Central Committee has just passed a Resolution on a number of issues on continuing to innovate and reorganize the political system to be streamlined and operate effectively and efficiently;

Resolution on continuing to innovate the organization and management system, improving the quality and efficiency of public service units.

The Government needs time to direct the implementation of these resolutions in the education sector, assess the impact of the policy on the implementation of innovation in general education programs and textbooks, and take measures to resolve them.

To ensure the quality and effectiveness of the development and application of new general education programs and textbooks according to the Resolutions of the Party, National Assembly and Government, and at the same time create consensus and peace of mind for society, it is necessary to adjust the roadmap for implementing the application of new general education programs and textbooks.

Minister Phung Xuan Nha proposed:

"AboutAdjusted content:Based on the situation of curriculum development, compilation of new general education textbooks, preparation of teachers, management staff and facilities at general education institutions nationwide;

Based on the analysis of the roadmap for implementing the new general education program and textbooks as required by Resolution No. 88/2014/QH13 dated November 28, 2014 of the National Assembly, the Government submits to the National Assembly for consideration and permission:

Implement the application of the new general education program and textbooks in a rolling manner for primary school from the 2019-2020 school year, for middle school from the 2020-2021 school year, and for high school from the 2021-2022 school year.

The specific itinerary for each class is as follows:

- School year 2019 - 2020: Grade 1;

- School year 2020 - 2021: Grade 2 and Grade 6;

- School year 2021 - 2022: Grade 3, grade 7 and grade 10;

- School year 2022 - 2023: Grade 4, grade 8 and grade 11;

- School year 2023 - 2024: Grade 5, grade 9 and grade 12.

Thus, compared with the roadmap stated in Resolution No. 88/2014/QH13 dated November 28, 2014 of the National Assembly, the application of the new general education program and textbooks at the primary level is delayed by 1 year, at the secondary level by 2 years and at the high school level by 3 years.

However, the application of the new general education program and textbooks still adheres to the requirements of Resolution No. 88/2014/QH13 dated November 28, 2014 of the National Assembly:

Implemented in a rolling manner at each level of education and after 5 years, all grades nationwide will implement the new general education program and textbooks.

Minister Phung Xuan Nha said:

"The adjustment will have an impact:

According to the new plan, there will be more time for compiling, evaluating, and experimenting with subject programs and educational activities;

Compile, appraise, and experiment with new textbooks; train and coach teachers and managers of general education institutions to meet the requirements of innovation in general education programs and textbooks;

Training teachers to teach new subjects not yet included in the current general education program;

Continue to innovate the organization and management system, improve the quality and efficiency of general education institutions in accordance with the spirit of Resolution of the 6th Conference of the 12th Party Central Committee.

Implementing the application of the new general education curriculum and textbooks will facilitate the implementation of communication activities to create trust, optimism, peace of mind and consensus among teachers, administrators, parents, students and people of all walks of life.

At the same time, it will create fair competition among organizations and individuals wishing to compile textbooks, contributing to the effective implementation of the policy of one program, many textbooks and promoting the effective contribution of society in the fundamental and comprehensive innovation of general education.

On the other hand, the cost of implementing the construction and compilation of general education programs and textbooks according to the adjusted roadmap will not arise because the time for all classes nationwide to implement the new general education programs and textbooks is still 5 years.

The new plan will have more time for localities to review, arrange, adjust and complete the planning of the school and classroom network;

Prioritize local budgets and increase the mobilization of social resources to invest in additional facilities of general education institutions to ensure synchronization and speed with the roadmap for implementing the new curriculum and textbooks.

According to Giaoduc.net.vn