TTLV: Current situation and solutions to improve the quality of Japanese language teaching in primary schools in Hai Phong city.

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name: Pham Thi Hoi 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: March 20, 1987

4. Place of birth: Hai Phong

5. Decision No. 2948/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021, 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. Thesis title: The current situation and solutions to improve the quality of Japanese language teaching in primary schools in Hai Phong city.

8. Major: Asian Studies; Code: 8310608.01

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Pham Le Huy - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis focuses on understanding the current situation of Japanese language education in primary schools in Vietnam, particularly in Hai Phong.

Japanese language education at the primary school level in Vietnam began with pilot programs in a select number of schools. After achieving positive results, the program was expanded to many schools nationwide, with an increasing number of students learning Japanese.

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued numerous guidelines and regulations to support this program. However, current documents focus too much on knowledge transmission without clarifying the educational goal of character building and the development of global citizens.

Regarding the current state of Japanese language teaching in Hai Phong, it has been developing rapidly thanks to international cooperation and the attention of the local government. Elementary school students here show interest in Japanese, recognizing its benefits in expanding their cultural knowledge and future opportunities. However, some students still lack clear direction.

Furthermore, the thesis also reveals a disparity in Japanese language training programs in Hai Phong, failing to meet the goals and directions set by the Ministry of Education for the primary school Japanese language program. The difficulties faced by students and parents when their children study Japanese, along with the shortcomings of a lack of highly qualified teachers, suitable teaching materials, and infrastructure, highlight the need for more teachers with specialized training to meet learning demands.

At the same time, the author proposed solutions to improve the quality of teaching, focusing on training and professional development for teachers, improving teaching methods, creating a positive learning environment, and building an educational program with the goal of character building for primary school students.

11. Practical applications (if any):

This thesis has significant practical applications in improving and developing Japanese language education programs in primary schools in Vietnam, particularly in Hai Phong. Below are some key points highlighting the practical applicability of this thesis.

This thesis provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the current state of Japanese language teaching, offering specific recommendations to the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training. Policymakers can use the analyses and solutions presented in this thesis to adjust and improve relevant guidelines and regulations, ensuring that Japanese language education programs focus not only on knowledge acquisition but also on character building and the development of global citizens.

The thesis points out current challenges such as a shortage of highly qualified teachers, a lack of suitable teaching materials, and limited infrastructure. Solutions proposed in the thesis to improve the quality of Japanese language teaching, such as intensive teacher training, updating teaching methods with modern approaches, and creating a positive learning environment, can be applied to enhance teaching quality.

Based on the shortcomings of the current training program, this thesis proposes the development and updating of teaching materials that are more suitable to the needs and abilities of students. This can be applied to the development of new curricula and learning materials, while ensuring that the content is not only rich but also engaging and effective.

The research in this thesis highlights the difficulties faced by students and parents, and proposes better support and counseling measures. Schools can adopt these solutions to help students overcome learning barriers and motivate them to learn Japanese.

12. Further research directions (if any):

Based on the results of the thesis "Current Situation and Solutions to Improve the Quality of Japanese Language Teaching in Primary Schools in Hai Phong City," the author has future research directions such as: "Research on the Effectiveness of Japanese Language Teaching Methods"; "Research on the Impact of Learning Japanese on the Personality Development of Primary School Students"; "Research on the Training and Development Needs of Japanese Language Teachers"; "Comparative Research on the Quality of Japanese Language Education in Hanoi and Hai Phong City,"...

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Pham Thi Hoi 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 20/03/1987

4. Place of birth: Hai Phong

5. Official Dispatch confirms Digital Scholar: 2948/QD-XHNV on December 28, 2021 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University.

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: The Status Quo and Solutions for Improving the Quality of Japanese Language Education in Elementary Schools in Haiphong City

8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 8310608.01

9. Supervisors: Dr.Pham Le Huy-University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

This paper focuses on understanding the actual situation of Japanese language education in elementary school in Vietnam, especially in Haiphong City.

Japanese language education at the primary-school-level in Vietnam began with a pilot program in selected schools. Upon positive results, the program was expanded to many schools throughout the country, which led to the number of students studying Japanese has increased.

The Ministry of Education and Training issues many guidance documents and regulations to support the program. However, the current documents focus too much on imparting knowledge without clarifying the educational goals of character building and developing global citizens.

The current state of Japanese language education in Haiphong is developing rapidly, thanks to international cooperation and the attention of the local government. Elementary school students in such places show interest in the Japanese language and believe that the language can help broaden their cultural knowledge and future opportunities. However, some students do not yet have a clear academic direction.

Furthermore, the paper shows that the gap in Haiphong's Japanese language training program does not meet the goals and direction of the primary

-school-level Japanese language program set by the Board of Education. The difficulties faced by students and parents in having their children study the Japanese language are challenging, in addition to the lack of highly qualified teachers, appropriate teaching materials, and infrastructure. In Hai Phong, therefore, more professionally trained teachers are required to meet learning needs.

Additionally, the authors proposed solutions to improve the quality of education by focusing on teacher training and professional development, improving teaching methods, creating a positive learning environment, and building educational programs aimed at building the character of elementary school students.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

This paper has many practical applications for the improvement and development of Japanese language teaching programs in elementary schools in Vietnam, especially in Haiphong. Below are highlights of the practical applicability of this paper.

The paper provides an overview and details of the situation of Japanese language education and therby provides specific recommendations to the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training. Policy makers can use the paper's analysis and solutions to adjust and improve relevant guidance documents and regulations to ensure that Japanese language education programs focus not only on knowledge but also on character building and the development of world citizens.

The paper points to current challenges such as the lack of quality teachers, shortage of appropriate teaching materials, and limited infrastructure. The solutions proposed in the paper to improve the quality of Japanese language education include, but not limited to: thorough training for teachers, updating of current teaching methodologies, and creation of a positive learning environment, all of such can be applied to improve the quality of education.

Based on the inadequacies of the current training program, the paper proposes the development and updating of teaching materials that are more well-suited to the needs and aptitude of students. This can be applied to the development of new curricula and learning materials while ensuring that the content is not only rich but also engaging and effective.

The research in the paper points out the difficulties faced by students/parents and thereby suggests better means of support and counseling. Schools can apply these solutions to help students overcome barriers to learning and increase their motivation to learn Japanese.

12. Further research directions, if any:

Based on the results of the paper “The Status Quo and Solutions for Improving the Quality of Japanese Language Education in Elementary Schools in Haiphong City”, further studies such as “Research on the Effectiveness of Japanese Language Teaching Methods” are conducted and future directions are indicated. ; “Research on the Influence of Japanese Language Learning on the Personality Development of Elementary School Students”; “Research on the Necessity of Training and Development of Japanese Language Teachers” “Comparative Study on the Quality of Japanese Language Education in Hanoi and Hai Phong City”...

13. Thesis-related publications: None