Developing Of The Team Of Lecturers At Public Universities: A Survey In Vietnam

Abstract

The government and educational authorities emphasize the urgent need for a thorough overhaul of Vietnam's education system, aiming for standardization, modernization, socialization, democratization, and international integration. This entails reforming the management of education and prioritizing the training and advancement of teachers and administrators, who are pivotal in ensuring quality higher education. Although there are existing policies to nurture university lecturers, they lack the strength to inspire enthusiasm, encourage societal involvement, and facilitate international collaboration. Furthermore, there's a glaring absence of a comprehensive master plan for developing university lecturers within national development strategies. The absence of dedicated institutions for training professional educators exacerbates this issue. Current state management, mechanisms, and policies regarding the teaching staff are fragmented, overlapping, and insufficient. Consequently, there's a pressing need for well-coordinated policies and flexible implementation mechanisms to address these shortcomings. To address these challenges, the author conducts a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical frameworks, backed by a survey of 500 stakeholders, including education officials, faculty members, and lecturers from public universities. Through this research, the author aims to identify achievements, limitations, and their root causes, laying the groundwork for proposing effective policies to enhance the teaching staff in public universities today.