Unit 3: Curriculum Basic curricular structure Discuss the following questions 1. Can students in Vietnam at every level of education choose their own subjects? 2. Are there any extra-curricular activities at schools in your country? 3. What are extra-curricular activities? Are they important? Why? 4. What do the schools often do to support these activities? Extra-curricular activities [...]... Informatics 3 Backgrounds of Ethnology and Religion 4 5 6 7 8 Logics Sociology Psychology English Physical Education Total No of Cps 6 3 3 3 3 4 5 2 29 Semester 2 No Subjects 1 History of the Communist Party of Vietnam No of Cps 4 2 3 Advanced Mathematics Politics 5 3 4 5 6 7 Management Psychology Management Science English Physical Education Total 4 5 5 3 29 Semester 7 No Subjects No of Cps 3 2 Education... electives in high school? Curriculum in universities and colleges    Curriculum varies from university to university Based on the cirriculum framework defined by the MOET, the directors of universities determine curriculum to build the school's specific program Organized and compiled subjects approved curriculum for use in formal schools, on the basis of evaluation of curriculum evaluation council... Model of Curriculum Design The nature & structure of knowledge  The needs of the society  The needs of the learner  Curriculum General education knowledge Academic Knowledge of Education Basic knowledge of Education Probation/Practice & Graduation Thesis Knowledge of Education Management Compulsory Knowledge Optional Knowledge BA Course Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester... Speaking: Work in group and discuss these questions about curriculum in Viet Nam       1 When do students begin to specialize into a narrow field of study? 2 Are there elective subjects in the curriculum for a career? If there are, what are they? 3 What is your opinion about elective? Do you think they are useful for students’ future career? 4 Does the curriculum vary in different colleges and universities?... Education Total 4 5 5 3 29 Semester 7 No Subjects No of Cps 3 2 Education Inspection Teaching Methods and Technologies 3 English 5 4 Assurance and Accreditation of Educational Quality 3 5 Situation and Situation Settling in Education Management 3 6 Some optional subjects 7 1 Total 3 24 Semester 8 No 1 2 Subjects Graduation Probation/Practice Graduation Thesis Total No of Cps 5 10 15 Basic curricular... The school district selects curriculum guides and textbooks that are reflective of a state's learning standards and benchmarks for a given grade level 4 What is the main difference in school system in the United States? Making curricular decisions and how teaching and learning take place 5 What are the roles of the teachers in school? Teachers play a significant role in curriculum design and teaching... business… The curriculum aims at students’ all-round development in terms of morality, physical body, arts, and basic skills so that they can be prepared to pursue further studies Further practice: Task 2 : Read the text and answer the questions How long does elementary school last? 6 years 2 What subject do children learn in elementary school? Maths, library, music, art, physical education 3 What do...Task 3: Match the course with its contents Course 1.Science 2 Mathematics 3 Social Science 4 visual Arts 5 Performing Arts 6 Athletics 7 Publishing 8 Computers 9 Shop 10 Health 11 Foreign languages Content K biology, chemistry f algebra, geometry... in Vietnam       In Vietnam , most students start to specialize into their narrow field of study in their third year of college At high school level: Students are required to follow the National Curriculum, which is set by Ministry of Education and Training It consists of twelve subjects The core subjects - English, Mathematics and Literature are compulsory for all students from grade 6 to grade... the physical education although it is not the main subject The Nature & Structure of Knowledge √ √ √ Selection of subject matter Organization of subject matter Theoretical basis of methods & approaches Curriculum Development Process Philosophy of Education Goals & Aims General Instructional Objectives Specific Instructional Objectives & Outcomes Task Analysis & Content Selection Learning Activities . 2 Year 3 Year 4 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8 Semester 1 No Subjects No of Cps 1 Marxist Leninist Philosophy 6 2 Informatics 3 3 Backgrounds. Mathematics 5 3 Politics 3 4 Management Psychology 4 5 Management Science 5 6 English 5 7 Physical Education 3 Total 29 Semester 7 No Subjects No of Cps 1 Education Inspection 3 2 Teaching Methods. 3 2 Teaching Methods and Technologies 3 3 English 5 4 Assurance and Accreditation of Educational Quality 3 5 Situation and Situation Settling in Education Management 3 6 Some optional subjects 7 Total