Những khó khăn của giáo viên mầm non trong triển khai chương trình giáo dục mầm non hiện hành: Nghiên cứu định tính tại 6 tỉnh, thành phố ở Việt Nam

Abstract

This study examines the challenges faced by preschool teachers in implementing the current Early Childhood Education Curriculum in Vietnam. Data were drawn from 11 qualitative documents, including five in-depth interview transcripts and six focus group discussion transcripts conducted across six provinces and cities: Hanoi, Thua Thien Hue, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, Vinh Long, and Cao Bang. The study involved 36 participants, including preschool teachers, school administrators, and early childhood education experts. The findings reveal six major groups of challenges. These include administrative paperwork and workload; large class sizes; shortages of teaching materials, learning resources, and facilities; time pressure and heavy workloads; difficulties in assessing children’s development; and limitations in supporting children with special educational needs. These challenges are shaped by the interplay among teachers’ professional competence, classroom organizational conditions, and local educational management contexts. Thereby, the study proposes several recommendations to better support teachers and enhance the effectiveness of implementing the Early Childhood Education Curriculum in the context of current educational reform.