Higher Education in Vietnam: Reform, Challenges and Priorities

Harman, Grant; Hayden, Martin; Nghi, Pham Thanh

doi:10.1007/978-90-481-3694-0_1

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“…According to Harman, Hayden, and Phaṃ (2010), the salaries for teaching staff in higher education in general in Vietnam are still low and teachers, therefore, have to take other casual or part-time jobs after hours. If so, what solution could encourage teachers to invest more time and effort for their teaching.…”

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Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Nguyen¹,

Warren²,

Fehring³

2014

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This paper reports part of a study that aims to explore factors affecting the efficacy of non-major English teaching and learning in Vietnamese higher education through an investigation of classroom practices. Eight non-participant class observations were conducted at HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study's findings show that many factors hinder the quality of English teaching and learning: uninteresting teaching style; insufficient time for communicative activities; grammar-driven teaching; unreasonable time-management; unclear instructions; large class sizes; teachers' limited ability in classroom organization; unequal students' English levels; inadequate lesson preparation; teachers' limited use of teaching aids and technology; and students' lack of confidence in using oral English in class activities. Based on these results, recommendations are given to improve the quality of non-major English teaching and learning, at HUTECH University in particular and in Vietnamese higher education in general.

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Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Nguyen¹,

Warren²,

Fehring³

2014

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“…Although HUTECH is a university under the control and management of MOET in general, HUTECH has more freedom in managing its finances compared with public universities. As a private university in the national education system, HUTECH still has to adhere to the ceiling of the tuition fee level set out by MOET (Harman, Hayden, & Phaṃ , 2010), but HUTECH has freedom and flexibility in financial control and expenses. HUTECH leaders can make their own decisions in financial management and investment.…”

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“…If so, to make public universities better equipped, there should be more freedom and flexibility in the finance and investment given to them by MOET. At present, MOET has the primary role in the control and management of almost all aspects of Vietnamese education (Harman et al, 2010). This is believed to keep the Vietnamese education system in good management.…”

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EFL Teaching and Learning at a Vietnamese University: What Do Teachers Say?

Nguyen¹,

Fehring²,

Warren³

2014

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This paper reports part of a study that documents the factors affecting the efficacy of teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Vietnamese higher education from the teachers' perspectives. Individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve EFL teachers at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), Vietnam. The study explored both positive factors and negative factors affecting teaching quality. The findings show that an updated syllabus, modern teaching methods, and adequate facilities and equipment are positive factors identified by the teachers. Nevertheless, there are still many negative factors hindering the efficacy of English teaching and learning, including: insufficient time for English subjects; lack of speaking component in tests and examinations; unequal students' English abilities; large class sizes; limited support from university leaders; and students' limited efforts and motivation. The teachers were also given the opportunity to express their expectations about an ideal EFL training program, which included: a balance between financial profit and education quality; more independence for teachers and students in teaching and learning; placement tests; good and enthusiastic teachers; well-equipped classrooms; small class sizes, and student autonomy.

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“…The rapid period of economic development that preceded the global recession saw increased educational opportunities across diverse populations. The recession threatens a setback in socioeconomic development and in access to higher education at a time when Vietnam has been working to improve the quality of its higher education system (Harman et al 2010).…”

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Global recession and higher education in eastern Asia: China, Mongolia and Vietnam

Postiglione

2011

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This paper presents a perspective on the capacity of colleges and universities during past and present economic shocks. The main argument is that the environment of the global recession-an Asia far more economically integrated than during past economic shocks, with more unified aspirations to be globally competitive and socially responsibleno longer delay reforms in higher education. In fact, the global recession has become an opportune time for higher education in Asia, specifically developing countries in eastern (East and Southeast) Asia, to continue reforming governance and administration, access and equity, internal and external efficiency, and regional collaboration. Economic shocks have accelerated reforms in higher education, especially those for promoting innovation in their economies, though more is needed in improving governance and access for underserved populations. This paper examines the cases of China, Mongolia, and Vietnam as examples of how the global recession and regional integration are growing forces in shaping their higher education reform and development. The paper also identifies a series of measures for increasing the resilience of higher education systems in serving poor and vulnerable populations during economic recessions. Responses to the global economic recession by nations in eastern Asia are likely to improve the global shift in economy and human capital.

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Higher Education in Vietnam: Reform, Challenges and Priorities

Cited by 60 publications

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Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

EFL Teaching and Learning at a Vietnamese University: What Do Teachers Say?

Global recession and higher education in eastern Asia: China, Mongolia and Vietnam

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