Policy to Train Teachers of Primary Schools in Southern Vietnam in 1954-1975 Period

Abstract

   The policy of training teachers of primary schools in Southern Vietnam in the period of 1954-1965 only inherited and continued the foundation which had been in existence from the previous period. The success of the period was in the formation of an educational philosophy, which is the important foundation for any educational system. In the period of 1965-1975, aware of the key role of teachers in educational reform, the Saigon Ministry of Education carried out a thorough and specific policy, controlling more strictly the training of teachers of primary schools. Although there were many limitations, the policy of training the teachers in Southern Vietnam made certain achievements during the time from 1954 to 1975 and bear the values of references for the training of teachers of primary schools in Vietnam today.