Orientações da Educação de Jovens em países desenvolvidos: lições para o Vietnã

Phan Thi Thuy Van

doi:10.22633/rpge.v30iesp1.20937

Authors

Phan Thi Thuy Van Hanoi National University of Education https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4923-7223

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22633/rpge.v30iesp1.20937

Keywords:

Competency-based education., Student-centered learning, Culturally responsive pedagogy, Socio-emotional development, Curriculum reform

Abstract

With the recent global educational paradigm shift toward competency-based education, the present study investigates the impacts of advanced educational systems on the educational system for the youth. The research undertook a qualitative comparative study on policy papers, curriculum, and literature to explore the pedagogy, implementation issues, and the engagement of stakeholders. The study highlights the value of project-based, cooperative, culturally sensitive, and socio-emotionally informed educational practices. Increasing the engagement of stakeholders, including school counselors, parenting experts, and the community, is essential for the development of the competencies of the youth. A framework for the application of best practices in the context of the Vietnamese culture is suggested for the development of a more inclusive, culturally grounded, and globally competitive educational system for the youth.

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Author Biography

Phan Thi Thuy Van, Hanoi National University of Education

Ph.D Hanoi National University of Education 2, Vietnam.

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