Modernization and socialization of higher education in China and lessons for Vietnam was the topic of a workshop organized by the Center for Chinese Studies (University of Social Sciences and Humanities) on April 16, 2010.Twelve reports were presented by experts from the Institute of Chinese Studies, the Vietnam Association for the Promotion of Learning, and the Institute for Development Strategy and Programs (Vietnam National University, Hanoi). The presentations focused on the following key issues:
- The process of modernization and socialization of higher education in China: causes, solutions, achievements, and limitations.
- Suggestions for Vietnam's education policy.
Dr. Nguyen Van Can in his presentation "
Educational reform and modernization in China - achievements, problems, and prospects."The author has analyzed in detail the process of educational reform and modernization in China through two phases: 1978-1992 and 1993-2003. He concluded that the most important achievement of this reform process in China is the enhancement of awareness of the role and position of education in the societal and individual consciousness. With the strategic goal of using educational science to revitalize the country, the position of education in the national development strategy has been placed at the forefront by China. With this motto, along with cautious steps and adherence to practical requirements, China has adopted reasonable and necessary policies to improve the quality of general education, focusing on the quality of education in mountainous and rural areas, and creating key and leading development directions in higher education. In addition, China has formed and gradually perfected the state system for managing education according to law, with society participating in and supervising educational activities according to law. After the In fact, education has become the most legislative area, ensuring the implementation of the Chinese government's educational development goals. Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong presented the report "
China's science and education will bring prosperity to the nation.The report then analyzed the successes of China's education reform, linking them to the strategic thinking and vision of renowned leaders and theorists such as Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin regarding the role of education, science and technology, as well as the treatment and utilization of talent. From this, the report pointed out some limitations of Vietnam's current education system, such as: a lack of specific and decisive policies and measures for identifying and nurturing talent; the development of training programs without specific calculations based on societal needs; inadequate treatment and utilization of capable intellectuals; and research topics with low practical applicability... The discussion and suggestions for the development of Vietnamese education received the most attention and exchange from delegates at the conference. Professor Pham Minh Hac presented two reports:
Save higher education." and "
Socialization: avoiding the commercialization of education.The two reports specifically addressed many current "hot" issues such as: lax supervision of university establishment; lax supervision of quality assurance in university education; opening university majors without considering social structure, ethnic structure, and societal needs; insufficient attention to textbooks; and the rampant commercialization of education leading to a decline in training quality...
Learning society" and "
Continuing education in a learning societyProfessor Pham Tat Dong's paper addresses a trend in 21st-century education: lifelong learning, continuing education, and education for all. Based on an analysis of educational development models in advanced countries around the world, the report proposes solutions for developing an effective model for Vietnamese education. In addition, other discussion points address the autonomy and social responsibility of universities; the development, management, and improvement of the quality of key universities in Vietnam; tuition fees and the responsibilities of citizens and the state in education...
