Current legal education on human rights for students of Dong Thap University

Abstract

Human rights education for university students is a purposeful, organized, and urgent activity, given that students represent the core force in national development and governance. However, in recent years, non-law universities, including Dong Thap University, have not implemented human rights education in a consistent, widespread, and systematic manner. To propose feasible and effective solutions for improving human rights education at Dong Thap University, this study assesses the current activity under discussion. A survey was conducted among 815 full-time undergraduate students and 30 lecturers at the university. The findings reveal that the organization and implementation of human rights legal education at Dong Thap University remain inadequate, facing several challenges and limitations that require timely resolution. Based on these findings, the study proposes several practical and high-feasibility solutions. It includes improving the training curriculum and human rights education content; innovating teaching methods and enhancing the pedagogical capacity of lecturers in delivering human rights content; applying information technology in teaching; integrating human rights education into student union activities and extracurricular programs; promoting experiential learning and community engagement; and strengthening partnerships with specialized agencies.