Significance of Teacher Professional Development in Response to the Current General Education Reforms in Vietnam: Perceptions of School Principals and Teachers

Tran, Ngoc Hai; Truong, Thang Dinh; Dinh, Hong-Van Thi; Thi, Le-Hang; Tran, Tu-Anh Thi; Phan, Mai-Huong Thi

doi:10.33225/pec/20.78.449

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“…Teaching is perceived as a vital component of community and personal development (Tran et al, 2020). This contrasts with the Western perspective, where there is often a sharper focus on measurable academic outcomes and a more defined separation between the personal and professional aspects of teaching (Guenther et al, 2019).…”

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Exploring the cultural portrayal of Vietnamese teachers: an analytical study of professional identity in Vietnamese teaching-themed songs

Le,

Phuong,

Pham

et al. 2024

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Background This study delves into the cultural portrayal of teachers in Vietnam, a subject critical to understanding the broader role of educators in shaping societal and educational values. Through an analysis of song lyrics, the research aims to uncover how the professional identity of teachers is reflected and shaped within the unique cultural context of Vietnam. Methods A qualitative approach underpins this study, utilizing theoretical frameworks such as Constructivist Grounded Theory, Sociocultural Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, and Hermeneutic Phenomenology. Twelve Vietnamese songs specifically about teachers were selected for analysis. These songs were carefully chosen to provide a diverse and representative sample of the cultural portrayal of teachers in Vietnam. The project spanned from January 1st until February 21st, 2024. Results The analysis revealed several key themes that collectively characterize the professional identity of Vietnamese teachers. These include ‘Sacrifice and Dedication,’ highlighting the commitment and perseverance of teachers; ‘Respect and Reverence,’ reflecting the deep societal respect for the teaching profession; ‘Nurturing and Inspiration,’ depicting teachers as cultivators of dreams and moral values; ‘Enduring Impact and Memory,’ emphasizing the long-lasting influence of teachers on their students; ‘Teacher as a Guiding Figure,’ portraying the role of teachers as key moral and cultural guides; and ‘Emotional Connection and Affection,’ underlining the deep emotional bonds between teachers and students. Conclusions The study’s findings underscore the significant role of cultural and emotional factors in shaping the professional identity of teachers in Vietnam. These themes highlight the multifaceted role of teachers that transcends academic teaching, involving personal development, cultural transmission, and emotional nurturing. The implications of these findings are far-reaching, suggesting that educational policies and teacher education programs need to consider these cultural and emotional dimensions. Additionally, the study highlights the power of cultural artifacts, like music, in reflecting and shaping societal values and professional identities.

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Exploring the cultural portrayal of Vietnamese teachers: an analytical study of professional identity in Vietnamese teaching-themed songs

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Phuong,

Pham

et al. 2024

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“…A volume of education reforms has been undertaken in the Vietnamese context, including the curriculum, teaching methodology, and textbook replacement. Tran et al (2020) administered qualitative case-study research to figure out principals' and the teachers' perceptions of TPD in response to the education reforms implementation. The participants were recruited in three selected K12 schools.…”

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EFL teachers’ perceptions of professional development activities and their effects in a non-Anglosphere context

Nguyen

2022

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Providing teachers with adequate professional development (PD) is a central tenet to enhance education quality. In Vietnam, despite the blossoming of PD activities promoted over the past decade, the central question of how effectively these existing activities facilitate changes in teachers' practice has been underresearched. This mixed-method study responded to the scarcity in understanding the effectiveness of PD activities in the Vietnamese setting by employing a questionnaire administered to 80 high school teachers and six semi-structured interviews. Evidence from the questionnaire and interviews revealed that EFL teachers participated in PD activities on an occasional basis. Institution-internal or in-house professional activities were most common, while joining a professional affiliation such as a TESOL association was the rarest. Also, PD activities have positively reinforced the teachers' language proficiency, teaching practice, and planning practical lessons to meet students' learning needs. The discussions and recommendations are made for enhancing the quality of PD activities.

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“…Thus educators must encourage ollaboration and emphasize their shared interests. Many good instructors go unnoticed because of privatism's rules, but teachers that work in collaborative settings are more open to innovative concepts, teaching strategies, and resources (Tran, Truong, Dinh, Do,Tran, & Phan, 2020). Besides, teachers who work in a supportive environment are more committed to their company and line of work.…”

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Mediating Effect of Employee Accountability on the Relationship between Working Condition and Organizational Health

Hazel

Lyndon

2022

Am. J. Multidis. Res. Innov.

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The study examines the mediation effect of employee accountability on the relationship between working conditions and organizational health. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire on a sample of 311 elementary school teachers from public schools in North and South District of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. The study employed a correlational and causal approach using Path Analysis to determine the relationships between working conditions, organizational health, and employee accountability. Findings revealed that working conditions and organizational health are positively and significantly related. Moreover, there is also a significant and positive relationship between working conditions and employee accountability. Results also indicated that employee accountability and organizational health are significantly and positively related. Using the Path Analysis, the mediation model suggested that employee accountability partially mediates the positive relationship between working conditions and organizational health. Specifically, the total effect of working conditions on organizational health is mediated by or passes through employee accountability. The remaining is attributed to the direct impact of working conditions or indirect effect through the mediation of other variables that are not considered in the study.

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Significance of Teacher Professional Development in Response to the Current General Education Reforms in Vietnam: Perceptions of School Principals and Teachers

Cited by 13 publications

References 24 publications

Exploring the cultural portrayal of Vietnamese teachers: an analytical study of professional identity in Vietnamese teaching-themed songs

Exploring the cultural portrayal of Vietnamese teachers: an analytical study of professional identity in Vietnamese teaching-themed songs

EFL teachers’ perceptions of professional development activities and their effects in a non-Anglosphere context

Mediating Effect of Employee Accountability on the Relationship between Working Condition and Organizational Health

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