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Homework has been a part of the education system for as long as we can remember.

It is seen as a
way to reinforce learning, develop study skills, and prepare students for exams. However, with the
increasing pressure on students to excel academically, the amount of homework assigned has also
increased significantly.

For Vietnamese high school students, the workload can be overwhelming. On average, they spend
about 12 hours a day in school and an additional 2-3 hours on homework. This leaves them with very
little time for extracurricular activities, hobbies, or even rest and relaxation. It's no wonder that many
students feel burnt out and stressed.

But is all this homework really necessary? Some argue that it is a crucial part of the learning process
and helps students develop important skills. However, others believe that too much homework can
have negative effects on students' mental and physical health.

Firstly, excessive homework can lead to sleep deprivation. With the demanding workload, students
often have to sacrifice their sleep to complete assignments. This can have serious consequences on
their health, as sleep is essential for growth and development.

Moreover, the pressure to complete homework can also cause stress and anxiety in students. They
may feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the workload, leading to feelings of inadequacy and
low self-esteem. This can have long-term effects on their mental health and well-being.

Additionally, the quality of homework can also be questionable. With the pressure to complete
assignments quickly, students may not have enough time to fully understand the material. This can
result in superficial learning and a lack of critical thinking skills.

Given these concerns, it is important to consider whether Vietnamese high school students should be
given less homework. While homework can be beneficial in moderation, the current workload is
simply too much for students to handle. They need time to rest, relax, and pursue other interests,
which are important for their overall development.

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In subjects other than literature, summarizing and generalizing is not encouraged, because what is
asked in exams is: details. We provide so much, in and out of the classroom, that with your help we
can change lives. The MOET was voted as the worst performing and most corrupt Government body
in Vietnam. She just asked, if you like it please share and leave a comment. It assists its members
and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote
social and economic development. Students who receive more frequent, shorter assignments tend to
retain more information than those who face long-term projects with less frequent, larger assignment
loads. This category only includes cookies that ensure the basic functionalities and security features
of the website. Impact on Family Time Parents have a hard and busy schedule until their child
catches up with them. Then they try to listen to and imitate the text as much as possible. It is
mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. For the english
language, they usually ask those kind of certifications. While the students are copying the lesson into
their notebooks the teacher will often just sit behind his or her desk and play with their phone. There
is not much individual teaching done in the classroom. Giving comfort level to student will motivate
them and encourage them to work harder and efficiently. Last month, the country imposed travel
restrictions and closed businesses for three weeks to contain the spread of the virus. The basic
teaching method does not change from elementary level to tertiary education. However they are
working on designing more creative competence based programs for both students and teachers. In
history, students are encouraged to remember each date. You also have the option to opt-out of these
cookies. Leave a comment if you have any questions and don’t hesitate to share this article to your
friends who are looking for a teaching job. Excessive homework load can disrupt a student's good
night sleep, leading to fatigue, lack of focus and poor academic performance. In second string
schools, there are even cases that students play cards at the corner of the classroom. In Lao Cai
province, 28 teachers are residing in project built housing, 16 of whom are female (57.1%) and 8 of
whom are ethnic minority. Textbooks at schools and English-teaching centers are just basic steps, so
we need to be proactive in finding more resources. This means Ho Chi Minh in the south and Hanoi
in the north. And did a course on Teaching English and hightailed it back to Vietnam. This website
uses cookies to improve your experience. I really liked what you said that Vietnamese culture holds
teachers in high regards. Like the child’s first step or first utterance of the words mamma or daddy, a
child’s first day of school is also a life changing event. You can choose to apply to: international
schools, public schools or private schools.
Children usually have a relaxing time at the beginning of their school life and begin to catch on
slowly. In general, English is not too difficult for us to learn; however, we should know how to learn
it properly and practice it regularly to make the best use of it. Leave a comment if you have any
questions and don’t hesitate to share this article to your friends who are looking for a teaching job.
The Pressure onto children about completing homework is often too much to handle for them.
Excessive homework load can disrupt a student's good night sleep, leading to fatigue, lack of focus
and poor academic performance. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. You
also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. English is a valuable tool and that means that any
native English speaker has value. The National Resource Center for Asian Languages helped launch
the program and continues to provide support. She would be chuffed for a foreigner to reach out and
say she is doing well. The GEMAP specified involvement of community women and mothers in
awareness initiatives. Necessary Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the
website to function properly. Yes and to help bridge these gaps policy makers have assured that there
will be a comprehensive update of both books and teaching styles. Out of these, the cookies that are
categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic
functionalities of the website. Usually, school exams of this level of importance are taken inside
classrooms with 2 supervisors each to ensure order and fairness. Speak with an ITTT advisor today
to put together your personal plan for teaching English abroad. Prioritization of female teachers and
staff in the allocation of project resources (e.g. training, teacher housing) also enhanced their status
relative to their male peers. Learners should focus on these four elements because each skill will have
the necessary content to complement the other three. In Ha Giang, out of 132 teachers using project
housing, 43 are women (32%) and 50 are ethnic minority (37.8%). That blew me away as I thought
this sort of thing only happened in China. Hence, they need to be able to comprehend the time, the
context, the purpose of each work, then analyze it, then get the sense of imbalance or inconsistency if
available to evaluate whether that work has fulfilled the author’s intention or not. Studies have found
that students who get adequate sleep have better attention spans, higher test scores and improved
memory. Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huyen N. To be
honest I know very litle about Vietnam or its people but this article helps me understand a little
about Vietnam and its educational system. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect
information to provide customized ads. And the result is the students see themselves as lacking and
describe themselves as lazy. The fact of the matter is that this usually never happens due to our tight
schedules, so it's paramount that we make conscious efforts to set aside meaningful times with our
loved ones and pursue leisurely activities. These clubs provide an open English-communicating
environment, enabling us to communicate confidently and recognize our mistakes. That’s more than
three times the amount of time spent in class.
In general, English is not too difficult for us to learn; however, we should know how to learn it
properly and practice it regularly to make the best use of it. The schools are aware of the impact
homework has on offspring and family lives. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze
and understand how you use this website. But they are in the minority and are more progressive in
their teaching approach. And I know there are so many good things about it, but we tend to
concentrate on the flaws. I hope your friends consider a move that is beneficial to both them and
others. If assigned a presentation (for a random subject), they can obtain any information source
from the Internet without citations. Studies have found that students who get adequate sleep have
better attention spans, higher test scores and improved memory. The students mostly study read and
grammatical rules. The sheer volume of work is extremely intimidating and often causes him to give
up before he even tries. Because a good exam result is all to justify their harsh and tiring studying.
Just imagine how a struggling student feels when he looks at a two-sided worksheet of 40 math
problems that he doesn’t understand. Some teachers are realizing that to get the students attention
and turn it into a learning activity, they themselves need to change. Call back International TEFL and
TESOL Training Home About ITTT TEFL FAQ Special offers What is TEFL. Overall, 3,021 school
principals and administrators received training, out of whom 681 (22.5%) were females. I had never
seen so many animals at once and there were many different types of them. English education should
focus on helping students to speak and communicate effectively in the real world, not just on
grammar. Apply on the web and all your interviews will be on skype. H? Chi Minh. Some netizens,
who are supposedly parents, were not fans of this seating arrangement. Vietnam’s 2020 national high
school exam amid Covid-19 outbreak can be considered an unprecedented one over the past four
decades. Parents and children get wrapped up in routine and it doesn’t usually take them long to
accept this as normal. Leave a comment if you have any questions and don’t hesitate to share this
article to your friends who are looking for a teaching job. Too much homework can have serious
consequences on students' physical and mental well-being and put them in danger of feeling
overwhelmed and stressed. Lao Cai province has exceeded the target, with 200 girls (62.5%) out of
320 students staying in newly-built dormitories. In the wet season, there’s no dodging the downpour.
This means you’ll have lots of free time during the day and that leads us to our next point.
Homework should be used as a supplement to learning, not a replacement for it Homework can be a
valuable tool for students, enabling them to practice the concepts they learnt in class and apply those
skills to real-world situations. And for students, it’s important to use homework as a supplement to
learning rather than a replacement for it. She would be chuffed for a foreigner to reach out and say
she is doing well. This year’s graduation rate is higher because the exams were aimed at assessing
whether students were eligible for graduation, not at finding outstanding graduates, in the context
that schools in Vietnam were closed for three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
I stopped off at a lot of places and had a great time. The outcome being the students know the
grammatical aspects of the English language better than most native English speakers. Think About a
Second Job The lifestyle of a teacher is relaxing at first. It's important to ensure homework is used as
a supplement to learning and students are not being spending hours running through an endless list
of tasks that do little more than replace actual teaching time. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to
the use of ALL the cookies. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical
assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development. Their
monthly income barely pays for rent and the cost of living. While watching English movies, we can
also listen to what the actors and actresses say to get familiar with the Western accent and also like
the way they use the sentence structure in a particular context. The students mostly study read and
grammatical rules. Teachers should focus on quality over quantity when it comes to homework
assignments Assigning homework can often be a difficult balancing act for teachers. And the result
is the students see themselves as lacking and describe themselves as lazy. So I would get in early if
you want to secure a position. I do have friends that are teachers and some of them are considering
teaching abroad. Often this is also funded by the students’ parents. Studies have shown that too
much homework can result in decreased academic performance, lower motivation levels, and even
health problems. It is important that teachers ensure their students are given appropriate amounts of
assignments and have time at home to relax and complete other necessary tasks. The Government of
Vietnam is trying to improve the education market, but they have a lot of other problems as well. In
Lao Cai province, 28 teachers are residing in project built housing, 16 of whom are female (57.1%)
and 8 of whom are ethnic minority. VCCI Exhibition Organization - Vietchamexpo International
arbitration center VN. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you
use this website. In the wet season, there’s no dodging the downpour. Whatever technology is in the
classroom is often paid for by the parents. Despite work claims on our lives and exhaustion feeling
like an obstacle, having a strong network of family and friends is essential for positive mental health
and quality of life. In the dry season, it’s impossible not to be soaked in sweat after being outdoors
for even a short period of time. His writing is clear, concise, and highly informative, making him a
perfect choice for writing educational content. Working people also need to learn English for their
job, to talk to English speakers or get a new well-paid job. ADB encourages websites and blogs to
link to its web pages. More homework might entice the student to take shortcuts in their study by
cheating or asking their parents or siblings to do it or spend more time doing the things they are
willing to do, being a kid. Learners should focus on these four elements because each skill will have
the necessary content to complement the other three. Here is how homework impacts our lives and
why teachers should give less homework: Too Much Pressure Life is going too much far from what
we have thought in early 90’s and thus children’s now have a lot to learn about life. Students Can be
Overwhelmed if The Homework is Too Long The toughest thing about homework is the time it takes
students to complete, which is immensely different.
Last month, the country imposed travel restrictions and closed businesses for three weeks to contain
the spread of the virus. Therefore, students’ average scores increased by 0.2 to 1.2 points year-on-
year. 5,500 tests were given the highest mark (10) while there were 1,285 in 2019 exams. Candidates
were tested in maths, literature, foreign language and an optional subject (physics, chemistry,
biology, history, geography or citizen education). It can prevent students from getting enough sleep,
which is essential for their health in middle school As children transition to middle school, they are
often introduced to a much more rigorous academic environment than elementary school, which can
lead to an increase in stress. If they don’t know, rather than say “I may research about it after class
and get back to you later”, they may confuse students with counterquestions to have students
discover by themselves. For teachers, it’s important to focus on quality over quantity when assigning
homework. But in Literature, after reading a literary work, students are always required to pinpoint
the achievements of the author or the distinguished elements of that work. Out of these, the cookies
that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of
basic functionalities of the website. Teachers should give students space so that they may rely on
them and are contented enough to talk out their problems. Generation gap is not due to the age or
the mind gap between students and parents but it is because they don’t get much time to
communicate with each other. We provide so much, in and out of the classroom, that with your help
we can change lives. Four hundred girls (50%) out of 800 LSE students were awarded scholarships.
So, I was wondering how Vietnam was doing concerning this important topic. Some teachers are
realizing that to get the students attention and turn it into a learning activity, they themselves need to
change. Millions Of Vietnamese Students Adapts To New Normal After Schools Reopen. In the dry
season, it’s impossible not to be soaked in sweat after being outdoors for even a short period of time.
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However, if you’ve found a job at a language center as most expats do, then your schedule will be
much, much different. The government has many problems to tackle and education is but one. I’ve
also seen the positive results of this exam preparation method so I hope everyone can support it.”. As
a result, students may sacrifice their sleep in order to keep up with the demands of their classes.
Some studies have found that this level of work can lower grades due to lack of time for studying or
for play to decompress from the school day. Close BLOG POSTS Home Blog Why Teachers Should
Give Less Homework to Students. In history, students are encouraged to remember each date. In the
wet season, there’s no dodging the downpour. The GEMAP specified involvement of community
women and mothers in awareness initiatives. Educators are seeing the benefits of these programs,
which include increasing biliteracy, enhancing cognitive development, strengthening cross-cultural
communication and improving economic opportunities,” said Natalie Tran, professor of educational
leadership and director of the National Resource Center for Asian Languages. No, it didn’t happen,
and I started to think it must be me. We improve our speaking skills if we can listen to and
understand what people say; and if we can master our vocabulary and grammar, we can write and
read easily. The MOET was voted as the worst performing and most corrupt Government body in
Vietnam. On the one hand, they want to ensure that students have enough practice with the material
to really understand and retain it. This leads to the hatching of disrespect toward teachers, hence
students may ignore the lectures (because they think they can learn by themselves anyway) and even
use foul language when talking about teachers behind their back.
This year’s graduation rate is higher because the exams were aimed at assessing whether students
were eligible for graduation, not at finding outstanding graduates, in the context that schools in
Vietnam were closed for three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Lao Cai province has
exceeded the target, with 200 girls (62.5%) out of 320 students staying in newly-built dormitories.
But how do you think if I tell you that usually in the Literature class, my buddy sitting next to me
was eating yoghurt or reading manga. For children in primary school, homework serves a different
purpose than for high school or college students, where learning is expected to take higher priority.
For example, the pilot school feeding program involved girl and boy students on a daily basis in food
preparation, cooking and washing up in school kitchens, without differentiating tasks, hence,
breaking down gender stereotypes of roles and responsibilities. For each text, learners need to know
how to pronounce and understand new words, phrases, or structures, which will motivate and
engage them in the text. As a result, students may sacrifice their sleep in order to keep up with the
demands of their classes. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or
opinions of ITTT. That blew me away as I thought this sort of thing only happened in China.
Educators are seeing the benefits of these programs, which include increasing biliteracy, enhancing
cognitive development, strengthening cross-cultural communication and improving economic
opportunities,” said Natalie Tran, professor of educational leadership and director of the National
Resource Center for Asian Languages. Therefore, the teachers are expected to be omniscient. If you
click on the YouTube button below it will take you to my YT account and you can check out my
house with me. You can choose to apply to: international schools, public schools or private schools.
They are expected to be strict rather than be friends with students and lead students to research,
discover by themselves. There is a peripheral view that says, kids should have less homework. You
can find out more about the culture of Vietnam here. Quite often I find myself correcting the official
Government supplied scholastic books. I had never seen so many animals at once and there were
many different types of them. This can help us to be more interested in learning English, and talking
to native speakers can encourage us to learn more about this language. For teachers, it’s important to
focus on quality over quantity when assigning homework. Big Cities Have the Opportunities This
one is pretty straightforward, but important to understand if you have dreams of teaching in a remote
jungle village. Yes and to help bridge these gaps policy makers have assured that there will be a
comprehensive update of both books and teaching styles. In Lao Cai province, 28 teachers are
residing in project built housing, 16 of whom are female (57.1%) and 8 of whom are ethnic minority.
Candidates take the national high school exams 2020. The schools are aware of the impact
homework has on offspring and family lives. I find them fun and inquisitive, they are eager to learn
and if you approach your class in the right way they will show you respect. While some students
might need extra work to aid in mastering concepts, others relish in the opportunity to spend their
evenings engaged in relaxing activities instead of countless homework assignments. There are a lot
of movies, music, and books written in English nowadays, and we can learn a lot from them. Photo:
Quynh Tran More than 880,000 candidates took part in the national high school exam on August 9-
10. The Pressure onto children about completing homework is often too much to handle for them.
In four schools - San Chai School and Ta Van Chu School in Lao Cai province; and Huong Son
School and Du Gia School in Ha Giang province, all women teachers who did not come from, or did
not have a home, in the locality, were allocated project accommodation. The Pressure onto children
about completing homework is often too much to handle for them. Too much homework can have
serious consequences on students' physical and mental well-being and put them in danger of feeling
overwhelmed and stressed. That blew me away as I thought this sort of thing only happened in
China. Students should be given time in class to work on assignments so they have to take less
homework Assigning homework after school hours is a practice that has long been used by teachers.
But there’s a case to be made that teachers should give less homework, not more. And for students,
it’s important to use homework as a supplement to learning rather than a replacement for it. Our
Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your
friends or your family. This creates a better learning environment for students as they have more
freedom and autonomy over their education than taking everything home and potentially worrying
about completing it. Adults How to Solve Problems? To solve pronunciation problems, students
should carefully study the I.P.A alphabet which helps them pronounce English words correctly.
These are friends that got into teaching not for money but more for educating people which is what
they love. Pity the poor introvert teacher who has 55 talkative outgoing students in their class. As
schools have improved, so has Vietnam’s economy,” the article commented. So, I was wondering
how Vietnam was doing concerning this important topic. In Civic Education, they have to memorize
all clauses cited in the textbook. Learning English is a long life process so each learner must develop
a good habit of studying hard. This means arriving at school with a change of clothes, making sure
you always have rain gear in your bike, and ensuring you look professional when the weather won’t
cooperate. Students across Vietnam began on June 22 morning the three-day National High School
Exam, whose results will be used for high school graduation and university entrance. As of May 4,
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 271 cases of COVID-19, 219 of the affected
patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals. If assigned a presentation (for a random
subject), they can obtain any information source from the Internet without citations. Parents want
their children to compete in this competitive world and thus they measure their competitive level
with the amount of homework they do. So I would get in early if you want to secure a position. You
can translate the words of a teacher of Math in a random school in the US and then find it quite the
same in a random school in Vietnam.) This happens in nearly all classes. Since 2015, the high school
graduation and university entrance exams have been combined into one national exam in Vietnam.
Most westerners find roles in large language centers like VUS, Apollo, or ILA; however, some work
in public schools or international schools as well. We know that many of you worry about the
environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do
minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Working people also need to learn English for their job,
to talk to English speakers or get a new well-paid job. Impact on Family Time Parents have a hard
and busy schedule until their child catches up with them. Yes and to help bridge these gaps policy
makers have assured that there will be a comprehensive update of both books and teaching styles.
With classes starting at 7.00 to 7.30 am and going through to 4 or 5 pm, this is a seriously long day.

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