On the morning of December 28, 2024, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (HCMUE), in collaboration with the Journal of Education under the Ministry of Education and Training, held a National Scientific Conference themed “Innovation in General Education Teacher Training Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution”.
The conference had the honor of welcoming Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Loc, Vice Chair of the Professorial Council in Educational Sciences; Prof. Dr. Tran Trung, Director of Vietnam Academy for Ethnic Minorities and Secretariat Member of the aforementioned council; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Trung, Editor-in-Chief of Education Journal, along with Dr. Ha Van Dung, Deputy Editor-in-Chief. Also in attendance were Prof. Dr. Huynh Van Son, President of HCMUE; Dr. Cao Anh Tuan, Vice President; as well as leading education experts, scholars, and lecturers from educational management agencies, universities, and K-12 schools nationwide—creating a vibrant and diverse space for academic and professional exchange.
This event served as a platform for researchers, education administrators, lecturers, and teachers to share and exchange insights on the challenges and opportunities in teacher training amid the digital transformation. The discussions centered on strategies for enhancing teachers’ competencies in modern educational settings and presented solutions to promote the development of general education.
Delegates expressed their keen interest and firm commitment to advancing educational reform amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Prof. Dr. Huynh Van Son opened the session with thoughtful insights on the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the influence of AI within the realm of education. The President highlighted HCMUE’s ongoing leadership in integrating technology into education, demonstrated by its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) system, which aids faculty in enhancing their skills and provides effective teacher training to address the challenges of the digital era. He also emphasized that innovating teacher training methods is essential for improving teaching quality and responding to the growing demands of the education sector amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Prof. Dr. Huynh Van Son emphasized the importance of innovating teacher training in response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
In his keynote address, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Trung stressed the urgent need for Vietnamese education to swiftly embrace comprehensive reforms, especially in teacher development, to meet the demands of the 2018 General Education Curriculum. He further underscored the significant role of technology—particularly artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge innovations—in reshaping teaching and learning practices.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Trung delivered the keynote presentation
A key feature of the conference was a series of researches exploring how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is shaping teacher education and education management. Digital transformation and emerging technologies such as AI, VR, and AR are regarded as key factors in enhancing teaching quality and expanding innovative learning opportunities for students.
Delegates engaged in deliberations on the application of cutting-edge technologies in teaching and educational management
In addition, the presented papers drew attention to the current state of digital transformation in educational institutions and identified the challenges teachers face in integrating new technologies into their teaching. To address these challenges, online learning models were proposed, along with a call to foster stronger teacher learning communities to accelerate the adoption of modern teaching methods. Furthermore, several studies underscored the need for ongoing professional development to help teachers confidently master and effectively apply technology in both teaching and educational management.
All papers and presentations were delivered in a professional and focused atmosphere, offering practical recommendations for advancing teacher training
Notably, the conference addressed the development of data analysis capabilities in educational research, enabling teachers and researchers to make accurate and timely decisions in their instructional practices. The adoption of innovative teaching models, such as the flipped classroom The adoption of innovative teaching models, such as the flipped classroom, was also recognized as a prominent trend, encouraging greater student engagement in the learning process.
This conference also helped education managers, teachers, and education major students gain a clearer understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in training general education teachers in the current context. The research findings further served as a platform for sharing knowledge, research experiences, and practical reforms in educational science, contributing to the effective implementation of Vietnam’s 2018 General Education Curriculum. These recommendations are expected to support the sustainable development of general education in alignment with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Delegates posed for a commemorative photo