THE AWAKENING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONALISM OF VIETNAMESE TEACHERS

Abstract

“Occupation” and “professionalism” are two completely different concepts. For an industry to be recognized as a “professional” by the society, people engaged in that industry must put significant efforts to achieve that status. The professionalization of teachers is a process of which individuals obtained higher teaching skills and knowledge by undergoing relevant pedagogical education.

In the process of professionalization, the professionalism of Vietnamese teachers is still at the awakening and self-development stage. Whether it is based on society’s requirements or it comes from the community of professionals, Vietnamese teachers gradually realize the importance and urgent need to professionalize the ocupation.