Vietnam to include artificial intelligence in school curriculum
Vietnamese school students will receive 12 periods of artificial intelligence (AI) education each academic year under a framework recently issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.
Vietnam has announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its school curriculum, aiming to equip students with essential AI competencies and prepare them for the rapid advancements in science, technology, and digital transformation. The AI education framework is structured around four key areas: human-centered thinking, AI ethics, AI techniques and applications, and AI system design.
Human-centered thinking and AI ethics are emphasized as guiding principles to ensure safe and responsible use of AI in line with ethical and legal requirements. The curriculum covers two educational stages: basic education for primary and lower secondary levels, and career-oriented education at upper secondary level. At each stage, students will explore AI applications, learn to use AI tools for digital product creation, and study basic AI principles and digital citizenship.
The framework seeks to build upon existing informatics skills and computer science knowledge, while also fostering essential qualities and competencies outlined in the 2018 General Education Program. The AI education program includes both core and extended content, with core content delivered through AI education topics spanning 12 periods per class per academic year.
The extended content may include clubs, projects, experiential activities, and extracurricular programs, tailored to students' needs and abilities and aligned with school conditions.
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