President Ho Chi Minh visits a primary school in Hang Than, Hanoi (Source: Website of the Management Board of President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum)On May 12th, the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Training and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), organized a scientific conference titled "President Ho Chi Minh and Education, Education and President Ho Chi Minh".
Attending the workshop were Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son, along with experts and scientists.
The forum attracted a large number of scientists.In his opening remarks, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), emphasized that the conference aimed to affirm and deepen the ideological value and concern of President Ho Chi Minh for the cause of education in Vietnam.
This is an opportunity to review, study, and exchange ideas on the core contents of President Ho Chi Minh's letter to students and teachers 80 years ago, while emphasizing the important role of education in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland according to Ho Chi Minh's ideology.
Through the conference, scientists, educators, education administrators, and students gained a deeper understanding of President Ho Chi Minh's thoughts on education and training;
From there, we can apply this to practical teaching and learning, contributing to the promotion of fundamental and comprehensive reforms in education and training in accordance with Conclusion 91-KL/TW of the Politburo dated August 12, 2024, on continuing to implement Resolution 29-NQ/TW of the Central Committee of the 11th Party Congress, and Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo dated December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in the development of science and technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
Nguyen Trong Nghia, member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, delivered a speech at the national scientific conference "President Ho Chi Minh and Education, Education and President Ho Chi Minh".
Speaking at the seminar, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, expressed that we are currently celebrating the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth, looking forward to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the nation, along with many activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the Ministry of Education and Training.
The Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department acknowledged that the seminar "President Ho Chi Minh and Education, Education and President Ho Chi Minh" was a scientific forum that attracted the attention of numerous experts and scientists, with more than 120 high-quality papers compiled in the proceedings.
Standing at the threshold of building a strong, prosperous, and happy nation, on par with the world's leading powers, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia stated that this is one of the important visions of the Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat regarding culture and human resources. In terms of human resources, the decisive factor is education and training, to cultivate a high-quality workforce to serve the country in this new era of development.
The organizing committee of the workshop
To revolutionize the development of education and training.According to Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, education and training have achieved many important accomplishments in raising the intellectual level of the people, training human resources, and nurturing talents. Through this, they have contributed to the great and historically significant achievements of the country, enabling it to have the foundation, prestige, and international standing it enjoys today.
Given the importance of the workshop, the Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department suggested focusing the discussion on several key issues:
The firstThis study analyzes, interprets, and deepens the meaning and enduring value of President Ho Chi Minh's thoughts, methods, and style regarding education and training, the holistic development of human beings, and the revolutionary moral education of cadres and Party members.
MondayDrawing valuable lessons from President Ho Chi Minh's thoughts, methods, and style on education and training, we aim to disseminate and apply them to management, teaching, and learning. Through this, we strive for the comprehensive development of Vietnamese people in terms of ethics, intellect, creativity, aesthetics, physical fitness, life skills, and professional skills.
At the same time, we must promote the spirit of self-study and lifelong learning so that every official, Party member, and citizen, especially the younger generation, dares to think, dares to speak, dares to act, dares to take responsibility, and dares to sacrifice for the common good.
TuesdayThey offered suggestions and proposed solutions to overcome bottlenecks and address the most crucial issues in education and training, in order to advise and recommend to the Politburo the issuance and effective implementation of a resolution on breakthroughs in education and training development, creating a revolution in education and training development, and leading the country steadily into a new era.
Professor Phung Huu Phu, Chairman of the Scientific and Training Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), presented his paper at the conference.
Speaking at the conference, Professor Phung Huu Phu, Chairman of the Science and Training Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), affirmed that President Ho Chi Minh's educational philosophy transcends and surpasses specific, practical guidelines. Stemming from the demands of national life, his thought is a far-sighted vision, ahead of its time, anticipating and guiding the future.
The new era places increasingly high demands on the education and training sector in accordance with Resolution 29 and Conclusion 91-KL/TW dated August 12, 2024, of the Politburo. To realize the Party's resolution, Professor Phung Huu Phu believes that, more than ever, it is necessary to thoroughly understand, continue to apply, and creatively develop Ho Chi Minh's thought on a constructive, humane, and progressive Vietnamese education system.
First and foremost, education and training must be oriented to directly and effectively serve the accelerated and breakthrough development requirements of the country in the new era. In addition, focus should be placed on improving the quality of education and training to develop Vietnamese people comprehensively, possessing the qualities and capabilities to truly be the agents of creating the new era.
At the same time, we must accelerate the modernization and internationalization of education and training; making Vietnamese education an advanced education system in the region and the world, and making outstanding contributions to the global educational value system.
Professor Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi).
Elevating the field of education to a new level of development.In the process of fundamental and comprehensive reform of education and training in the new era, Professor Phung Huu Phu noted that it is necessary to remember the advice of President Ho Chi Minh in his last letter to the education sector at the beginning of the school year (1968) - before his passing: Education aims to train those who will continue the great revolutionary cause of the Party and the People;
Education is a mass undertaking that needs to be fully promoted in a democratic and socialist manner; all sectors and levels of the Party and local governments must pay more attention to this cause, take care of schools in all aspects, and push our education system to new levels of development.
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son delivered a speech at the national scientific conference "President Ho Chi Minh and Education, Education and President Ho Chi Minh".
In his closing remarks at the conference, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son emphasized that the education and training sector was honored to receive special attention from President Ho Chi Minh. Immediately after the declaration of independence, although he did not explicitly state that education and training was a top national priority, he truly had ideas, policies, and directives that went even further regarding education and training.
The Minister noted that the conference had heard high-quality and heartfelt presentations, representing the sentiments and intellect of scientists, educators, education administrators, and students.
The articles and opinions presented at the conference were of high quality, focusing on clarifying the purpose, content, principles, and ideological values of President Ho Chi Minh's educational philosophy;
Simultaneously affirming the historical significance and practical value of President Ho Chi Minh's first letter to students and the education sector (September 1945-September 2025); affirming President Ho Chi Minh's core viewpoint and ideology on the spirit of self-study and lifelong learning, in conjunction with researching, understanding, and implementing the directives of General Secretary To Lam in his article on Lifelong Learning;
The articles and discussion papers all aim to implement President Ho Chi Minh's ideas on education and training: achievements, lessons learned, and challenges facing the education sector over 80 years of formation and development, linked to the country's reform process;
Along with that, we propose breakthrough solutions in applying and creatively developing the content, ideological values, and philosophy of President Ho Chi Minh on education and training, in conjunction with continuing the fundamental and comprehensive reform of education and training in the new era of development of the Vietnamese nation.
Through this workshop, the Minister acknowledged that the challenges facing the education sector in the coming period have been more deeply understood, and that several tasks need to be further recognized and effectively implemented:
The firstContinuing research will further clarify President Ho Chi Minh's legacy on education.
MondayFollowing, implementing, and promoting Ho Chi Minh's educational ideology in building a learning society and lifelong learning, and fostering a spirit of self-study.
Tuesday,To improve the overall quality of education, especially moral education, lifestyle education, and revolutionary ideals, and to build a new generation of citizens who are comprehensively developed in terms of morality, intellect, physical health, and aesthetics.
WednesdayWe must continue to nurture and develop the teaching staff and education management personnel, considering them a decisive factor in the success of the reform process. Building a teaching staff requires exemplary conduct, in the spirit of "each teacher must be a shining example for students to follow," with a spirit and quality of dedication and sacrifice, striving to excel in teaching and learning no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Overview of the conference
| "The core issues of modern educational thinking being discussed today are essentially reflected in President Ho Chi Minh's thoughts on education more than half a century ago, expressed in a simple, very Vietnamese, and profoundly insightful way," emphasized Professor Phung Huu Phu. |
