Organizing the teaching of the scientific research methods course for students at the National Academy of Education Management, Vietnam, based on a competency-based approach

https://doi.org/10.53730/tcsie.v2n2.20

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  • Nguyen Thi Thi National Academy of Education Management, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Keywords:

Competency-based approach, scientific research methods, higher education, research competency development, teaching organization

Abstract

This study examines the organization of teaching the Scientific Research Methods course for students at the National Academy of Education Management Vietnam based on a competency-based approach. A mixed methods research design was employed, combining quantitative data from a survey of 160 undergraduate and postgraduate students with qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with 10 lecturers and 15 students. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were coded and thematically analyzed to complement and explain the survey findings. The results indicate that the overall organization of the course is perceived as moderately effective, with relatively clear alignment between learning outcomes and course content. However, teaching methods and assessment practices have not fully supported the development of research competencies, particularly in the areas of research design and data analysis. Academic writing skills were rated higher than analytical skills, reflecting an imbalance in competency development. The findings also show that lecturers’ pedagogical competence and research experience play a central role in organizing teaching, while limitations in curriculum workload, learning resources, and institutional support constrain the effective implementation of competency-based teaching. 

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2025-12-25

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Thi, N. T. (2025). Organizing the teaching of the scientific research methods course for students at the National Academy of Education Management, Vietnam, based on a competency-based approach. Tennessee Community Service International of Empowerment, 2(2), 62–72. https://doi.org/10.53730/tcsie.v2n2.20

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