National Conference: “Developing Teacher Capacity in the Context of Digital Transformation”

On November 23, Tay Nguyen University, in coordination with Dalat University and the Institute of Social Sciences of the Central Highlands, organized the National Conference titled “Developing Teacher Capacity in the Context of Digital Transformation.”

Distinguished Attendees

The conference welcomed over 200 delegates, including experts, researchers, lecturers, and teachers from universities, colleges, and high schools nationwide.

Guest Delegates:

• Tran Thong: Vice Rector, Dalat University.
• Nguyen Duy Thuy: Director, Institute of Social Sciences of the Central Highlands.
• Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van De: Chairman of the Science & Training Council, Dong Thap University.
• Lu Thi Hai Yen: Chairwoman of the School Council, Dak Lak Pedagogical College.

Host Delegates (Tay Nguyen University):

• Nguyen Thi Tinh: Party Committee Secretary, Chairwoman of the School Council.
• Prof. Dr. Le Duc Niem: Vice Rector.
• Truong Thi Hien: Dean of the Faculty of Pedagogy.
• Leaders of various faculties and units, along with lecturers and students from the Faculty of Pedagogy.

Key Themes and Remarks

Opening Remarks: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Duc Niem emphasized that digital transformation is reshaping how we live, work, and learn.

“The role of teachers is becoming increasingly critical… Teachers not only transmit knowledge but also act as guides, motivators, and conveyors of values to future generations.”

He highlighted that teachers face new challenges, such as:

• Using technology in teaching.
• Managing student data.
• Ensuring online safety for students.

Sponsorship & Scholarships: During the event, the sponsor, English Guide Center Dak Lak, awarded 25 English scholarships to young lecturers, students of the Faculty of Pedagogy (TNU), and students of Cao Nguyen Practice High School.

Academic Content and Discussions

The conference received 60 reports from researchers and educators nationwide, with 38 high-quality papers selected for publication in the conference proceedings.

Plenary Session Highlights:

• Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van De (Dong Thap University): Presented on “Researching measures to develop scientific research capacity for teachers to meet the requirements of the 2018 General Education Program.”
• Phan Hue (KDI Education, HCMC): Presented on “Application of ChatGPT in STEM lesson planning based on practical implementation experience at KDI Education.”

Breakout Sessions: To deepen the discussion, the conference was divided into two sub-committees:

1. Sub-committee 1: General issues regarding digital transformation in education.
2. Sub-committee 2: Developing teacher capacity in the context of digital transformation.

Conclusion

The conference provided a platform for scientists and educators to announce research results and propose practical solutions for education in the digital era. The success of the event serves as a premise for Tay Nguyen University, Dalat University, and the Institute of Social Sciences of the Central Highlands to open new research directions based on cooperation and sharing.