National Evaluation Council for Textbooks

One of the fundamental contents addressed in this Circular is the regulations concerning the National Textbook Appraisal Council, specifically:

1. The National Textbook Appraisal Council is an organization established by the Minister of Education and Training for each subject and educational activity at each educational level, assisting the Minister of Education and Training in appraising textbooks.

2. The Council includes scientists, educators, experienced and reputable education managers, and representatives of related organizations; at least one-third of the total members must be teachers currently teaching the corresponding subjects or educational activities at the respective educational level. The number of Council members must be odd, with a minimum of 07 members.

3. The Council’s tasks:

- Appraise textbooks for a subject or educational activity for classes within an educational level according to provisions specified in Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Circular 33/2017/TT-BGDDT;- Propose to the Minister of Education and Training for approval and permission to use the textbooks.

4. The structure of the Council includes: a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Members.

5. The Council and its members are responsible for the content and quality of the appraisal.

6. Principles of the Council’s work:

- The Council operates on principles of centralization, democracy, objectivity, and honesty;- A Council meeting is considered valid when at least two-thirds of the total members participate, including the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary; absent members must send their evaluation and assessment of textbook samples in a sealed envelope to the appraisal organizing unit before the meeting. Representatives from the appraisal organizing unit must be present at Council meetings;- The content of each Council meeting must be recorded in minutes, signed by the attending Council members and representatives of the appraisal organizing unit;- During the appraisal process, the Council may propose to the appraisal organizing unit to seek expert opinions from relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals if necessary.

See more: Circular 33/2017/TT-BGDDT, effective from February 06, 2018.

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