Managing the development of training programs in universities in Ho Chi Minh City based on an output-based competency approach
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JAES.6.2.127-137Keywords:
Curriculum management, Curriculum development, Output competencies, University of Ho Chi Minh CityAbstract
This study examines the management of curriculum development at Ho Chi Minh City University in the context of a shift towards a competency-based approach. The main objective is to identify key management factors and develop a system of measures to improve the quality of training programs in response to the demands of higher education reform. The research was conducted through the analysis of relevant literature, practical surveys, and comparison with widely applied curriculum development models based on a competency-based approach. The results show that to effectively implement a competency-based curriculum, the university needs to synchronize many aspects: enhancing the capacity and awareness of the teaching staff, updating course content in an interdisciplinary direction, innovating teaching and learning methods, and establishing a mechanism to monitor students' achievement of learning outcomes. These measures help align the curriculum with real-world needs, increase its applicability, and better support students in meeting career requirements after graduation. This study provides further practical data for improving curriculum development management and affirms the necessity of an output-based competency approach in enhancing the quality of higher education.
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