University of Education

VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION www.education.vnu.edu.vn

Educator for Tomorrow

Hanoi, 2009 CONTENTS

Message from the rector ...... 5.

INTRODUCTION ...... 6.

Mission ...... 9.

Vision ...... 9.

Main tasks ...... 9.

Organizational Structure ...... 1. 0

Programs and Courses Offered ...... 1. 8

International Cooperation ...... 2. 2

Scientific Research ...... 2. 4

FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCIENCES ...... 2. 8

FACULTY OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT ...... 3. 0

FACULTY OF TEACHER EDUCATION ...... 3. 2

CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH AND APPLICATION (CERA) ...... 3. 6

CENTER FOR TRAINING COOPERATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT . . . 3. 8

CENTER FOR EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE ...... 4. 0

CENTER FOR INFORMATION, SERVICE AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY (Cisrp) . . 4. 2

CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ...... 4. 4 VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 4 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Message from the rector

Rector, University of Education Assoc . Prof . Dr . Nguyen Thi My Loc

We are moving into a new era – an era of information technology, knowledge economy, and global integration . The entire nation is working together towards industrialization and modernization with a view to turning Vietnam into a wealthy, strong, equitable, democratic and civilized nation .

In the context of a world filled with ample opportunites and challenges, an important mission that weighs on the shoulders of the educational sector – including the University of Education – Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) is to educate a young, energetic, talented generation – those able to take advantage of opportunites, and overcome challenges to accumulate knowledge and develop the ability to decide the destiny of the whole nation .

With the mission of educating high-quality teachers, educational managers and educational scientists meeting regional and international standards, the University of Education, together with other VNU members, is implementing a new model to educate “educators for tomorrow” who excel in their professional knowledge and skills .

To achieve this noble mission, with the open model of training, the University has been establishing cooperations with prestigious institutions at home and abroad in an attempt to inherit and develop education in Vietnam in par- ticular and the world in general .

Ten years’ development is not long for such a training institution, yet the present achievements recorded by the University of Education are attributed to the joint efforts and thinking of the university academic and general staff, special attention and instruction from the VNU’s Party and Presidential Board as well as the enthusiastic cooperation and assistance of universities and research institutes in and outside Vietnam .

Stepping into the chosen path with confidence, the University of Education will increasingly improve the quality of training, gradually achieving the noble mission through extensive collaborations with national and international educational institutions and organizations .

5 INTRODUCTION

On 21th December, 1999, the Faculty of Education (the predecessor of the University of Education) was officially founded under the Decision No . 1481/TCCB made by the President of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) . The foundation of the Faculty marks the birth of a new model of training in the history of Vietnam’s educational science - a progressive model in a high-quality, multi-disciplinary university .

Since then, the Faculty of Education has recorded impressive achievements, and have been awarded a number of merits: a third- class Labour Order from the State President, the Reward Flags and Certificates of Merit awarded by the Government, the Prime Minister and provincial committee presidents as well as from the President of Vietnam National University .

In recognition for and for the further development of the piloted model of training, the Government’s Prime Minister signed the Decision No. 441/QĐ-TTg dated 4th April, 2009 on the foundation of the University of Education from the Faculty of Education, thus becoming one of VNU’s six university members .

The University of Education is experimenting with two new models of educating secondary school teachers: 3 plus 1 and 4 plus 1 . The 3 plus 1 model is designed for students who for the first three years follow basic study units at either the University of Natural Sciences or the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and who for the last year are provided with pedagogical knowledge, skills and teaching practice at the University of Education, VNU . The 4 plus 1 model is for B .a/B . .sc holders registered with the University of Education for one year to be offered pedagogical knowledge, skills and teaching practice .

The University of Education has so far enrolled 2,800 full-time Bachelor students majoring in teacher education; 800 students enrolling in the Master program in educational management; nearly 300 students taking MA courses in theory and methodology of Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Chemistry Education, Biology Education, History Education, Literature and Linguistics Education; 85 students enrolling in the Ph .D program in educational management (17 students have successfully defended their theses at State level); 8 international MA programs with about 400 enrolled students and teacher education, professional development courses offered to around 1,000 teachers from schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions .

The University of Education is a member of Asia - Pacific Teacher Association, and Asia-Africa University of Education Network . It is also Vietnam’s sole representative of the University of Cambridge International Examinations (UK) - a major provider of international qualifications for teachers

6 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 7 8 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Mission

The University of Education strives to become a higher education leader engaged in teacher education, graduate programs and research, which aims at educating students, teachers and educational leaders and managers on the basis of close collaborations and partnerships with schools, colleges, universities and other institutions nation-wide and world-wide with a view to facilitating knowledge sharing and meeting national and regional and international standards .

Vision The University of Education strives to become a research institution providing courses and programs of national, regional and international standards . Validity The University comprises a learning organization, in which every university member is willing to share knowledge and experiences, to whole-heartedly work for the common benefit, quality, effectiveness, and professionalism . The University is also committed to ensuring equity among university staff and students .

Main tasks • Offering undergraduate and graduate programs for students, • Upgrading knowledge, managerial and pedagogical teachers, and educational leaders and managers from schools skills for teaching staff, educational managers and (including vocational ones), colleges, universities and other leaders from institutions of education and training and educational institutions to create high-quality human resources of research; national, regional and international standards; • Co-operating with a large number of foreign • Doing research on pedagogical sciences, educational management institutions on training and research; exchanging and and educational sciences . Serving as an advisory body to the Party transfering technology . and the Government, and provinces on the strategic policies of and solutions to the development of education; closely combining training with research and scientific and technological service;

9 Organizational Structure

Science and Academic Affairs Council Rector’s Board International Advisory Council

Departments Faculties Centres Experiment-al School

Academic and Student Faculty of Education Center for Education Affairs Department Sciences Research and Application Accounting and Finance Faculty of Education Center for Cooperation and Department Management Professional Development Science and International Faculty of Teacher Center for Education Quality Relations Department Education Assurance Personnel and Administrative Center of Information, Department Service and Research in Psychology Center for Anthropology and Mind Development Center for Social Work and Community Development

10 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 11 Organizational Structure

Rector’s Board Rector: Assoc .Prof . Dr . Nguyen Thi My Loc Address: Room 204, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy St ,. Cau Giay, Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3754 8091; Email: locntm@vnu edu. vn.

Vice Rector : Dr . Vu Dinh Giap Address: Room 302, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy St ,. Cau Giay, Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3754 9102; Email: giapvd@vnu edu. vn.

Science and Academic Affairs Council Chairman: Assoc .Prof . Dr . Nguyen Thi My Loc

Departments Academic and Student Affairs Department Head:Tran Huu Hoan, M .a . Address: Room 201, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy St ,. Cau Giay, Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3754 7969 Accounting and Finance Department Head: Tran Van Phong, M .a . Address: Room 206, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy Str ,. Cau Giay, Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3754 7462 Science and International Relations Department Head: Dr . Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich Vice Head: Bui Thi Thu Huong, M .a . Address: Room 201, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy St ,. Cau Giay, Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3754 8676 Personnel and Administrative Department Head: Dr . Pham Van Thuan Address: Room 203, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy St ,. Cau Giay, Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3754 8092

12 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION EDUCATOR FOR TOMORROW

13 14 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION University Staff The University of Education is structured with an open and flexible model . Apart from the teaching staff under direct university management, the University employs a contingent of teachers, educational researchers and managers and emeritus professors who are from VNU’s member universities (the University of Natural Sciences, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the University of Technology), national and international research institutes, and educational institutions . The total number of academic and general staff is 282, including: • 64 academic and general staff are directly under the management of the University: 1 professor, 5 associate professors, 15 PhDs, 30 MA/MSc, and 14 BA/BSc • 182 teachers working at member universities for the first three years of the 3 plus 1 model: 18 professors, 66 associate professors, 43 PhDs, 21 masters and 34 bachelors • 7 emeritus professors: 2 professors, 4 associate professors, and 1 PhD • 29 visiting teachers: 5 professors, 14 associate professors, 9 PhDs and 1 master

15 16 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION University Campuses

Present Campuses • Building G7, No . 144, Xuan Thuy St ,. Cau Giay Dist ,. Ha Noi • Building C0, No . 182, Luong The Vinh St ,. Thanh Xuan Dist ., Ha Noi

Future Campus The new campus is located on an area of over 18 hectares at Hoa Lac, Thach That District, Hanoi, approximately 30 km to the north - west of Hanoi center . This is being developed to meet the demand for training and research facilities including headquarters, offices, lecture halls, libraries, a number of training centers, a research institute, workshop rooms, an experimental school, a dormitory and a sports center .

17 Programs and Courses Offered

bachelor: • 3 plus 1 Model, Teacher Education Program: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Literature and Linguistics . • 4 plus 1 Model, Teacher Education Program (one- year, full-time and in-service): For BA holders in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Literature and Linguistics . • Progression to BA Degree Program (2 years): For junior university students majoring in Educational Management and Teacher Education in Mathematics, Mathematics-Informatics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Literature and Linguistics .

18 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Master Programs: • Educational Management • Theory and Methodology of Mathematics Teaching • Theory and Methodology of Physics Teaching • Theory and Methodology of ChemistryTeaching • Theory and Methodology of BiologyTeaching • Theory and Methodology of History Teaching • Theory and Methodology of Literature and Linguistics Teaching • Psychology in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology (joint program with Vanderbilt University, USA) . Entrance exmina- tions fall in February and August .

PhD Program in Educational Management: 3-year, part-time study for MA holders in Educational Management or equivalent and 4-year, part-time study for BA holders in Educational Management . Entrance examinations fall in February and August .

19 Certificate Courses: These short-term, three-month and six-month certificate courses are being introduced in the disciplines of teacher education for secondary school and vocational school teachers, teaching theory and methodology for higher education teachers, and educational management for managers and leaders in the educational sector .

Refresher Courses:

• Interactive Pedagogy and Syllabus Design • Curriculum Development • Managerial Competence at faculty and university levels • Development of Professional Skills for Secondary Education Teachers aimed at achieving international standards

20 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 21 International Cooperation

In the context of globalization, in keeping with the international development of education science, the University has increasingly expanded its ties with leading universities at home and abroad with a view to promoting information exchange and carrying out co-operative activities on teacher education and education research . The University takes pride in a network of global collaboration with around 100 world-class colleges, universities and research institutes in England, France, America, China, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, etc . .

Some • Master Programs in Information mountainous areas” with the Center Management and in Business for Local Cultural Study, Oregon Exchange and Administration with Shu-Te University, University (USA); Taiwan; International • Education project on “Clinical Joint Programs • Master Program in Psychology and Psychology” with Vanderbilt Vocational Guidance with INETOP/ University (America); • Training Program for Teachers CNAM, France; and Trainers with Cambridge • Project on “Applying interactive International Examination, • Master Program in Training and pedagogy in teaching methodol- University of Cambridge, UK; Employment System Management ogy renewal with Quebec University with University of Caen, France; (Canada); • Master Program in Educational Administration with the • Project on “Schooling in the Future • Teacher-student Exchange Program University of New England, of the Asia-Pacific Region” with OECD with Chiba University (Japan); Australia; (co-launched by USA and Japan); • Training program with Northeast • Master Program in English • Higher Education Project funded by Normal University (China); Linguistics with Dalarna the World Bank; • Project on increasing quality and University, Sweden; • Project on Improving and Learning improving the training competency • Master Program in Educational Methodology Pilot with San Jose in the field of eduacation manage- Leadership and Management University (USA); . ment funded by the Netherlands with Dalarna University, Organization for International • Project on “Improving teach- Sweden; Cooperation in Higher Education ing competencies for teachers in (NUFFIC)

22 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 23 Scientific Research

The University of Education strives to become a high-quality training and research institution in education sciences with top priority given to application research . The University has so far had fifty research projects at different levels, among which there are twelve pilot proposals at VNU level . These projects are of practical significance and value, each specific to its own contexts and situations . Twenty-five projects have already been published in the national journals and presented at national and international conferences . There are eight projects to be implemented in 2010, focusing on a number of fields: career orientation at secondary schools, the application of interactive pedagogy and information technology in teaching, teaching - learning methodology renewal . . . Particularly, the project on “Designing the process of professional development for teachers at gifted schools which achieve international standards” is under way at these schools across the country and has had successful results .

Since its foundation date, the University has organized 14 international workshops, attracting a number of prestigious professors, lecturers, and teachers from leading educational institutions at home and abroad .

24 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 25 26 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 27 F ac u lt i es FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCIENCES

The Faculty of Education, University of Education was established in accor- dance with Decision No 2410/QD-. TCCB dated 6th July, 2009 by the President of VNU . The Faculty is the merger of two departments: Education Psychology and Vocational and Higher Education . From the earliest days, these two departments were in charge of a number of basic subjects for bachelors in teacher education: General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology; General Education, Organizing and Managing Education Activities, Measurement and Assessment in Education, Research Methods and Practicum .

28 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Apart from that, some lecturers are engaged in post-graduate courses, joint programs, exchange programs and professional development courses, such as Education Management, Theory and Methodology of Teaching, and Vocational Psychology at other universities and institutions .

The Faculty has twelve lecturers: two associate professors, six PhDs, three doctoral candidates and one master .

Besides the undergraduate programs, the Faculty is to offer graduate courses such as Education, Social Work, and School Consultancy . Also, with the Center of Information, Research and Service in Psychology, the faculty staff will play a key role in the activities of the center, mainly in training, research and the application of knowledge . Dean’s Board Dean: Assoc . Prof . Dr . Trinh Van Minh Vice Dean: Dr . Dinh Thi Kim Thoa

Affiliated Departments Education Department Psychology Department

Address: Room 209; Building C0 , 182, Luong The Vinh St ,. Thanh Xuan Dist ., Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3553 9609 ; Ext . 209

29 FACULTY OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT F ac u lt i es

The Faculty of Education of University of Education was established in accor- dance with Decision No 2409/QD-. TCCB dated 6th July, 2009 by the President of VNU . For the past ten years, with a contingent of prestigions professors, associate professors and doctors in the field, the Faculty has been offering programs and courses in education science and management, thus educating a large number of leaders, managers, and experts from many educational institutions . Up to 2009, the Faculty has run a variety of courses ranging from undergraduate to mater and doctoral levels with 85 PhDs, 800 masters, and 792 bachelors having graduated already .

30 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Training aside, scientific research is consid- ered a constant task of the Faculty . New areas and results of research show the anticipation Dean’s Board and integration of the development trend of Dean: Assoc . Prof . Dr . Nguyen Thi My Loc the educational system . It is also a significant Vice Dean: Dr . Trinh Ngoc Thach contribution to teaching, managing education from the grass-root to national level as well as to the oriented development of the national Affiliated Departments education system . Management Theories Department Management Sciences Department With the three new disciplines, the Faculty of Management of Educational Institutions Department Education will continue to take responsibility for high-quality research and teaching, hence Address: satisfying growing demands for human resources via expansive programs, courses and Room 306, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy St ,. disciplines . Simultaneously, the Faculty is com- Cau Giay Dist., Hà Nội mitted to offering services to society, such as: Tel: (84-4) 3992 6892 advice on management and managerial psychology, training links, etc .

31 F ac u lt i es FACULTY OF TEACHER EDUCATION

The Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Education is a merger of two departments: the Department of Education Psychology and the Department of Teaching-Learning Methodology and TechnologY . It is engaged in teacher education for schools and universities as well as research into and application of advanced teaching-learning technology with an view to achieving regional and international standards .

32 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION In recent years, along with the whole staff of the University of Education, the teaching staff of the Faculty (including 20 full- time staff and 15 part- time staff) has trained around 1500 students majoring in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Philology and History Education, and thousands of in-service students, teachers at secondary and higher education levels, and hundreds of advanced training courses are offered all over the country .

Beside the undergraduate and refresher courses, the Faculty is to offer master courses in the Theory and Methodology of Teaching (in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Philology and History) and a joint program with the Teacher Training University of Montpellier in Teaching Theory and Methodology in Science and Social Sciences . Dean’s Board Executive Vice Dean: Dr . Ton Quang Cuong Vice Dean: Dr . Nguyen Thi Ban Vice Dean: Dr . Nguyen Chi Thanh

Affiliated Departments Natural Sciences Department (Head: Dr . Nguyen Chi Thanh) Social Sciences Department (Head: Dr . Nguyen Thi Ban) Theory and Teaching-Learning Technology (Head: Dr . Ton Quang Cuong)

Address: Room 207, 208; Building C0, 182, Luong The Vinh St ,. Thanh Xuan Dist ., Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3553 9609 ; Ext . 207 or 208

33 34 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 35 CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH

C e n tres AND APPLICATION (CERA)

The Center for Education Research and Application under the University of Education was established upon the Decision No 985/TCCB dated 29th December, 2003, issued by the President of VNU . The Center implements the research objectives and activities set by the University of Education, provides and applies new information and knowledge in teaching and learning at the campus and nationwide . The Center also serves as an advisory body to research-related issues, teacher education, professional development, workshops and student’s learning opportunities, research proposals and theses . The Center is an autonomous unit with its own seal and bank account .

36 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Director: Dr. Tran Thi Bich Lieu

Address: Room 307, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy St ., CauGiay Dist ., Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3992 6893 Fax: (84-4) 3754 7460 Email: cera5558@yahoo .com; cera@vnu .edu .vn

37 CENTER FOR TRAINING COOPERATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT C e n tres

The Center for Training Cooperation and Professional Development under the University of Education was established upon the Decision No 242/TCCB dated 14th October, 2009, issued by the Rector of the University of EducatioN . The Center is an autonomous unit with its own seal and bank account .

The Center’s main functions and tasks are to: • Organize and offer joint training programs at home and abroad • Organize short courses for institutions at VNU and outside • Participate in post-graduate courses • Coordinate with university faculties to improve the professional and managerial skills of teachers through the communication of advanced technology from other foreign countries • Seek foreign partners for launching joint training programs, research and refresher courses and exchange programs • Introduce and advertise the university courses and programs

38 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Director: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Loc Vice Director: Tran Huu Hoan, M.A.

Address: Room 306, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy St ,. Cau Giay Dist ,. Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3754 7969

39 CENTER FOR EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE C e n tres

The Center for Education Quality Assurance under the University of Education was established upon the Decision No 05/TCCB dated 30th June, 2009, issued by the Rector of University of EducatioN . The Center’s main functions and tasks are to: • Act as an advisor to the Rector in education quality assurance • Organize, implement, and examine the practice of quality assurance in the University • Design and preserve the data on self-assessment activities

40 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION Director: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Xuan Hai

Address: Room 202; Building C0 , 182, Luong The Vinh St ., Thanh Xuan Dist ., Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3553 9609; Ext . 0

41 CENTER FOR INFORMATION, SERVICE AND

C e n tres RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY (CISRP)

The Center offers unique services in which the disci- pline of Psychology is applied to real-life contexts and packaged in such ways that these services are highly relevant to a traditional and modern VietnaM . The Center’s mission is to promote the application of knowledge in psychology in solving human problems and developing their potentials . Specific objectives are as follows:

Research:The Center conducts research and development, based on practical demand, on prevention and intervention of mental, educational and work problems for improving the quality of life .

Counseling: The Center provides services on (a) psychological assessment, counseling and treatment to individuals and groups in professional orientation, study, and mental health, and (b) professional consultancy to organizations in mental health, education and human resources .

Training: The Center works with other faculties of the University of Education,VNU to organize training courses, seminars, discussions, etc . for different audience such as teachers, parents, and professionals .

Professional development: CISRP is committed to promoting the development of the profession of psychological experts/psychologists . Our view is that to become psychologists with expert knowledge and practice, students should have opportunities to practice their knowledge in psychology during their studies . Thus, CISRP offers a useful venue for practical training for students, especially those undertaking the master programs in (i) Clinical Psychology for Children and Adolescents, and (ii) Vocational Guidance, which are offered by the University of Education:

42 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION CENTER FOR INFORMATION, SERVICE AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY (CISRP)

Director: Dr. Dang Hoang Minh

Address: Room 203; Building C0 , 182, Luong The Vinh St ,. Thanh Xuan Dist ., Ha Noi Tel: (84-4) 3553 9609; Ext . 203

43 CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK

C e n tres AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Center for Social Work and Community Development was established upon the Decision No 96/TCCB dated 3rd August, 2007, made by the Dean of Education Faculty (now the University of Education) . The Center’s main functions and tasks are to: • Study issues concerning social work, social security, population, family and community development; • Apply the research findings in improving teachers’ quality of social work, social security, population-family and community development; • Offer short courses in social work, social security, population, family and community development for teachers and worker; • Act as an advisor to organizations and individuals in matters concerning social work, social security, population, family and community development; • Coordinate with relevant departments to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in social work, social security, population, family and community development .

44 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

senior Counsellor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen An Lich

Address: Building G1, 144 Xuan Thuy St ., Cau Giay, Ha Noi

45 46 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 47 VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

Address: G7, 144, Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District , Hà Nội Tel.: (84-4) 3754 8092; (84-4) 3754 7969 Fax: (84-4) 3754 8092 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.education.vnu.edu.vn