The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) issued guidance in July, directing schools to ensure that students receive accurate and timely information following the National Assembly’s resolutions on the reorganization of provincial and communal units.
Provincial departments of education were instructed to review and adjust lesson plans, particularly in History, Geography, Economic and Legal Education and local studies.
Officials emphasized that students should not view textbook information as “incorrect,” but rather understand that knowledge evolves alongside real-life developments.
Educators were encouraged to use maps, digital tools, and supplementary materials to bridge the gap between outdated textbooks and current realities.
To implement these directives, the Department of Education and Training (DOET) released Plan No. 841-KH/SGDĐT in August, requiring schools to adapt local education content to the cultural, social, and geographical characteristics of newly merged administrative units. A framework for long-term curriculum updates is also being developed.
Education leaders highlighted training and digital transformation as priorities to prepare teachers for rapid change.
“We will focus on enhancing staff capacity, standardizing qualifications, and strengthening adaptability,” said DOET Director Phạm Văn Nam.
At the school level, teachers and principals reported proactive measures. Geography and social sciences educators are annotating old place names, creating digital maps, and incorporating videos to help students visualize new boundaries.
Principals are enforcing regular checks on lesson plans and encouraging innovation in teaching methods.
“Following the merger, we ask teachers to combine content from both former units so that students have a more comprehensive and realistic understanding,” said Phạm Văn Hùng, Principal of Cát Nhơn Secondary School.
Despite challenges, educators see the transition as an opportunity to modernize classrooms, enrich lessons with visual tools, and foster adaptability skills in students-aligning with the goals of Vietnam’s new general education program.