The unified set of textbooks should be based on the current curriculum.

The development of a unified set of textbooks is becoming a matter of widespread concern within and outside the education sector.

Many opinions say that the implementation process needs to be carefully considered to ensure scientificity and at the same time be consistent with teaching and learning practices in schools.

Mr. Dinh Van Trinh, Principal of Nguyen Hien Secondary School (Tan Thoi Hiep Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), said that a set of shared textbooks needs to meet a number of core requirements.

First of all, books must have clear regulations on the order of chapters and lessons, ensuring adequate basic knowledge according to the general education program, serving as a foundation for building common tests and exams; thereby promoting the capacity and qualities of learners.

In addition, books need to have full examples and illustrative exercises to help teachers have standards for teaching and students can self-study effectively.

According to Mr. Trinh, one of the key requirements is that the book series must be compiled scientifically, balanced in duration and suitable for the psychology of the age group.

"It is impossible to combine content from many existing textbooks into one set, but it needs to be redesigned to ensure enough time for each lesson, including reviewing old lessons, acquiring new knowledge and applying it," he emphasized.

Another important issue raised by Mr. Trinh is the need for direct participation of classroom teachers in the textbook compilation committee. They are the ones who understand students' psychology, receptiveness and effective teaching methods.

After a cycle of implementing the 2018 General Education Program, teachers have become accustomed to following the framework program issued by the Ministry of Education and Training .

"The 2018 General Education Program was built with an educational philosophy of developing students' qualities and abilities, promoting the role of learners and encouraging flexibility in teaching. After many years of implementation, the teaching staff has gradually adapted to the new program, clearly understanding the structure, content orientation as well as appropriate teaching methods," said Principal of Nguyen Hien Secondary School.

Therefore, when compiling a set of common textbooks, it is necessary to ensure continuity, consistency of knowledge flow and suitability with teaching and learning practices.

Inheritance is reflected in maintaining the flow of knowledge, goals to be achieved, the system of core competencies and qualities, as well as the modern educational perspectives that the program has proposed. "Books should not be 'rewritten from scratch', but should be selected, adjusted and systematized from proven practices," Mr. Trinh emphasized.

Most importantly, the book series must have a system of exercises that are reasonably designed, helping students easily access knowledge and creating conditions for teachers to be creative in teaching.

Students of Thanh An Primary School (Thanh An Commune, Ho Chi Minh City) on the opening day of the 2025-2026 school year.

According to Mr. Trinh, a unified set of textbooks does not mean losing flexibility in teaching. On the contrary, if well compiled, the books will provide a reasonable lesson structure, scientific content, an accessible presentation format and especially a system of exercises linked to practice, helping students develop their thinking and skills.

Books need to be designed to suit the teaching time, the psychology of students and the ability to organize classes in different regions. In addition, the inheritance from current textbooks also needs to be done selectively, taking the best, eliminating the shortcomings that have been revealed during actual use.

"The development of a unified set of textbooks does not contradict the policy of diversifying teaching materials. This set of books can act as a 'standard book' - the main basis for organizing teaching, testing and assessment. Other sets of books can still be used as supplementary reference materials, helping to expand knowledge, develop personal capacity and create a rich learning environment," said Mr. Trinh.

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