| 英文摘要 |
Since 1986, when Vietnam’sĐổi Mới reforms process began, the country has transformed from a state-controlled, centrally planned economy to a socialism-oriented market economy. These changes have meant that Vietnam has had to reevaluate its education policies. The impacts of globalization on Vietnam’s education between 1986 and 2020 are most evident in Vietnam’s participation in international organizations, curriculum reform, and the adoption of international educational standards. This paper’s analysis highlights the gradual changes that have taken place to Vietnam’s education system over time. At the early stages, policy was principally concerned with improving literacy rates among the general population and widening out the education system as a whole. Later changes were more focused on the evolving curriculum, along with bringing textbooks up to date, improving teaching standards, internationalizing Vietnam’s education, and creating partnerships across educational institutions. However, there have been challenges along the way, involving a lackluster implementation of reforms due to poor funding, varying standards in educational infrastructure, poor alignment between education and the labor market, and patchy access to digital resources. This paper suggests that in order to push through further educational reforms, a more integrated educational structure is required, strengthening relations between education establishments and businesses, and investing more resources in STEM subjects, particularly digital education. |