Project Report: Developing a communication model for a soft skills project for disadvantaged children in Central Vietnam.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Tran Thi Nhu Nguyet 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: April 14, 1991

4. Place of birth: Hue City

5. Decision No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Project title:Developing a communication model for a soft skills project for disadvantaged children in Central Vietnam.

8. Major: Journalism and Media Management; Code: 22035012

9. Scientific supervisor:

Dr. Vu Tuan Anh

Dr. Phan Van Kien

10. Summary of project results:

This project systematizes the theoretical and practical foundations of social project communication, particularly in developing soft skills for disadvantaged children. Based on quantitative surveys, in-depth interviews, and case studies of the "Footsteps in the Highlands" project, the project identifies strengths, limitations, and the need for innovation in communication models. The main result is a proposed soft skills project communication model based on the SBCC framework, integrating SEL, CRBA, and ecosystem theory. The model emphasizes: (i) multi-stakeholder participation, (ii) cultural and social suitability for Central Vietnam, and (iii) coordination and monitoring mechanisms and a set of criteria for evaluating effectiveness.

11. Practical applications:

The model can be immediately implemented in social projects and soft skills education for children in Central Vietnam, and can also be replicated in other localities to support educational policy planning and community communication.

12. Future research directions:

This study compares soft skills communication models across different regions.

Applying digital technology and artificial intelligence in communication for development.

Develop sustainable communication frameworks linked to climate change and natural disasters.

13. Published works related to the project: None

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Tran Thi Nhu Nguyet 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth April 14, 1991 4. Place of birth: Hue city

5. Admission decision number: 5626/ QD – XHNV Dated December 29, 2023

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official project title:Developing a Communication Model for Soft Skills Projects for Disadvantaged Children in Central Vietnam

8. Major: Journalism and Communication Management 9. Code: 220 35012

10. Supervisors:

Dr. Vu Tuan Anh

Dr. Phan Van Kien

11. Summary of the findings of the project:

The project systematizes the theoretical and practical foundations of social project communication, particularly in developing soft skills for disadvantageous children. Based on quantitative surveys, in-depth interviews, and the case study of the Footsteps Highlands project, it identifies strengths, limitations, and the need for innovation in communication models. The key outcome is a proposed communication model for soft skills projects grounded in the SBCC framework, integrating SEL, CRBA, and the ecological systems theory. The model emphasizes: (i) multi-stakeholder participation, (ii) cultural and social relevance to Central Vietnam, and (iii) coordination–monitoring mechanisms and a set of criteria for evaluating effectiveness

12. Practical applicability:

The model can be immediately implemented in social projects and soft skills education programs for children in Central Vietnam, while also being scalable to other localities. It further provides evidence-based support for educational policymaking and community communication strategies.

13. Further research directions:

Comparative studies of soft skills communication models across regions.

Application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in Communication for Development.

Development of sustainable communication frameworks associated with climate change and natural disasters.

14. Thesis-related publications: None