Scientists and education experts have expressed concern over a project launched by the Ministry of Education and Training in 2000 titled “Training state officials overseas by state budget” (Project 322), as it is proving unfeasible compromising education standards. (SGGP English Edition, 28.1.10) This article raises concerns about the wisdom of churning out so many Ph.D.s given … Continue reading “Unrealistic targets hurting Vietnam’s education quality”
Author: Mark A. Ashwill
“Loving our country always, not only during wartime”
Are Vietnamese people as patriotic as they were when they had to rise up against the world’s largest military juggernauts? (Author: Nguyen Van My) Interesting and provocative essay that speaks to the question of love of country and what it means to be patriotic. Here are links to the English (16.1.10) and Vietnamese ("Người Việt không yêu … Continue reading “Loving our country always, not only during wartime”
Building Partnerships in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for the U.S. and Vietnam
This third education conference, hosted by US Ambassador Michael Michalak, took place on January 14-15, 2010 in Hanoi. In addition to the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, the Conference was also sponsored by Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). The Embassy reported that 620 people registered for the conference. Included in the … Continue reading Building Partnerships in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for the U.S. and Vietnam
Gifted high schools to teach more English
High schools for the gifted will soon begin teaching some of their classes fully in English to have at least 50 percent of their graduates achieve average English language skills according to European standards. The target is expected to be hit by 2015, according to a new plan by the Ministry of Education and Training. … Continue reading Gifted high schools to teach more English
Vietnam’s students graduate in US, return home
VietNamNet Bridge – The number of Vietnamese students in the US who return to Vietnam to find jobs has increased, according to a Vietnamese overseas students' organization. Mr Pham Anh Khoa The information has been provided by Pham Anh Khoa, graduate of Bates University and co-founder of VietAbroader, now Director of Yola Institute. According to … Continue reading Vietnam’s students graduate in US, return home
Top 10 Education Issues for 2009
The increase of university tuition to 240,000 dong a month and swine flu have been cited by Dan Tri newspaper as two of the most outstanding education issues of 2009. 1. University tuition ceiling raised to 240,000 dong: On August 21 the Prime Minister raised university tuitions from 180,000 dong to 240,000 dong per month. … Continue reading Top 10 Education Issues for 2009
Do Clothes Really Make the Man (or Woman)? Have Visa, Will Issue (Not!)
An amusing yet revealing story about Doan Nguyen Duc, who is on track to become Vietnam's first billionaire with a net worth of VND 12.22 trillion ($683.5 million) in current stock holdings. An excerpt from a VietnamNet story about Mr. Duc and wealth acquisition in Vietnam: Jeans and a T-shirt In faded old blue jeans and a plain … Continue reading Do Clothes Really Make the Man (or Woman)? Have Visa, Will Issue (Not!)
A Visa and Immigration Policy for the Brain-Circulation Era – Adjusting To What Happened in the World While We Were Making Other Plans
I'm pleased to see NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the premier international education professional association in the US, issue this statement. The recommended changes would bring an outdated policy into line with current realities and better enable the US to "compete" with Australia and the UK. (Note: This report gets an award for "longest subtitle of the year." ) … Continue reading A Visa and Immigration Policy for the Brain-Circulation Era – Adjusting To What Happened in the World While We Were Making Other Plans
“An overseas education remains the dream for many students”
VietNamNet Bridge – For many Vietnamese students, domestic universities are just a stepping stone to their ultimate goal - a foreign university. Link to article.
“Policies for Teachers and Educational Leaders in the Innovative Education Process”
I spoke at an international workshop today for teachers and educational leaders, sponsored by Vietnam National University's University of Education. Topic: Creating Globally Competent Citizens in Cross-Cultural Perspective. It was a variation on one of the themes of my co-authored book chapter (see previous posting) with a focus on global citizenship education - obstacles and opportunities. A Vietnamese translation of the … Continue reading “Policies for Teachers and Educational Leaders in the Innovative Education Process”
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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