National unified textbook set to be deployed from the 2026-2027 school year

On October 17, the Ministry of Education and Training held a conference to review and evaluate the results of implementing the general education program and textbooks for the 2020-2025 period.

Speaking at the conference, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son emphasized: "The education sector has completed a complete cycle from grade 1 to grade 12, achieving both breadth and depth, meeting the goals of the new program - a comprehensive innovation at the general education level."

Mr. Son assessed that the new program has many different, “non-traditional” elements, requiring strong adaptation, shifting from imparting knowledge to developing learners’ qualities and abilities - a change of profound philosophical significance. Textbooks are also transformed from “knowledge packages” to open learning materials, helping teachers guide students to develop their abilities.

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son speaks at the conference.

Regarding the tasks in the coming time, Mr. Son stated: "We must both maintain and improve what has been done and prepare for the new phase." Accordingly, it is necessary to review, improve and develop the program after a period of operation, and implement it in a scientific and methodical manner.

“In the past, we have encountered many difficulties such as lack of people, facilities, and resources. In the coming time, we need to gradually reduce the shortage, especially investing in arts, physical education, information technology, life skills, etc.,” the Minister said.

The Minister also proposed promoting digital transformation and applying AI in teaching and learning, but it must be cautious, appropriate and controlled.

Regarding textbooks, Minister Nguyen Kim Son emphasized the preparation of a unified set of textbooks for the whole country, to be implemented from the 2026-2027 school year. According to Mr. Son, the compilation, appraisal and issuance of a unified set of textbooks will be carried out according to a strict and scientific process, inheriting the results achieved in the previous period, while overcoming the existing shortcomings.

Affirming that the teaching staff is the key factor, the Minister emphasized that the issue is not only quantity, but more importantly the capacity, qualifications and adaptability of teachers to new requirements, especially integrated teaching and developing students' qualities and abilities.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/bo-sach-giao-khoa-thong-nhat-toan-quoc-se-duoc-trien-khai-tu-nam-hoc-20262027-2453991.html