HUTECH Institute of Postgraduate Studies hosts New Year gathering and engages in productive discussions on postgraduate teaching methods
- 23/02/2024
On February 22, the Institute of Postgraduate Studies at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) held
a New Year gathering to meet with the university’s staff, lecturers, and faculty members and discuss postgraduate teaching methods.
The event was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Cao Cuong – Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay – Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Dinh Nguyen – Vice President; Dr. Huynh Ngoc Anh – Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thai Van Nam – Director of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies; Dr. Le Ngo Ngoc Thu – Vice Director, along with faculty members from the Institute and other departments and institutes.
Distinguished guests included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Dang Hoa – Member of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology; and Dr. Truong Quang Dung – Director of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies at University of Economics and Finance (UEF).
At the beginning of the gathering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Cao Cuong extended his wishes for health, peace, and happiness to all faculty members for the new year. He also expressed his hopes that lecturers working at the Institute of Postgraduate Studies would successfully fulfill their roles and achieve many accomplishments in the coming year.
Key insights on teaching methods shared during the seminar
Dr. Nguyen Toan also highlighted the importance of clear learning outcomes in postgraduate programs in Vietnam, noting that beyond knowledge, emphasis should also be placed on graduates’ ability to apply their expertise and demonstrate professional attitudes. Throughout the seminar, he encouraged educators to proactively identify students' needs and challenges and offer timely support and motivation.
The gathering session is an opportunity for faculty members to connect and improve teaching quality
This New Year gathering not only brought faculty members together in a warm and festive atmosphere, but also served as a valuable platform for discussing and proposing effective teaching methods to further enhance the quality of postgraduate education at HUTECH in the coming term.
News by: Thanh Hoa
Photos by: Anh Khoa
Media Center
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University leadership and faculty members attend the 2024 New Year gathering
Distinguished guests included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Dang Hoa – Member of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology; and Dr. Truong Quang Dung – Director of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies at University of Economics and Finance (UEF).
At the beginning of the gathering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Cao Cuong extended his wishes for health, peace, and happiness to all faculty members for the new year. He also expressed his hopes that lecturers working at the Institute of Postgraduate Studies would successfully fulfill their roles and achieve many accomplishments in the coming year.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Cao cuong extended new year wishes to faculty members
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Faculty members receive lucky money from the university
Following the New Year greetings, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thai Van Nam shared updates on current academic policies at HUTECH, including regulations regarding adjunct lecturer profiles, class schedules, course materials, leave and makeup class procedures, grading and assessment methods, final course documentation, and teaching compensation. These updates helped lecturers gain a clearer understanding of academic procedures and better fulfill their responsibilities.
As part of the program, Dr. Nguyen Toan – Founding Council Member and Advisor to the University Leadership – led a seminar titled “Postgraduate Teaching Methods.” He shared insights on learner-centered teaching, outcome-based curriculum design (including goals, learning outcomes, content, methods, materials, assessment forms), integrated teaching methods, competency-based education, and key considerations for postgraduate instruction. He emphasized that the core objective should be to develop learners' knowledge, skills, and attitudes, and that instructors must foster a positive and dynamic learning environment to avoid monotony and rote instruction.
As part of the program, Dr. Nguyen Toan – Founding Council Member and Advisor to the University Leadership – led a seminar titled “Postgraduate Teaching Methods.” He shared insights on learner-centered teaching, outcome-based curriculum design (including goals, learning outcomes, content, methods, materials, assessment forms), integrated teaching methods, competency-based education, and key considerations for postgraduate instruction. He emphasized that the core objective should be to develop learners' knowledge, skills, and attitudes, and that instructors must foster a positive and dynamic learning environment to avoid monotony and rote instruction.
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Key insights on teaching methods shared during the seminar
Dr. Nguyen Toan also highlighted the importance of clear learning outcomes in postgraduate programs in Vietnam, noting that beyond knowledge, emphasis should also be placed on graduates’ ability to apply their expertise and demonstrate professional attitudes. Throughout the seminar, he encouraged educators to proactively identify students' needs and challenges and offer timely support and motivation.
The gathering session is an opportunity for faculty members to connect and improve teaching quality
This New Year gathering not only brought faculty members together in a warm and festive atmosphere, but also served as a valuable platform for discussing and proposing effective teaching methods to further enhance the quality of postgraduate education at HUTECH in the coming term.
News by: Thanh Hoa
Photos by: Anh Khoa
Media Center
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