DEVELOPING THE COMPETENCE IN LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATIONAL REFORM - A REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

DEVELOPING THE COMPETENCE IN LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATIONAL REFORM - A REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Nguyen Thi Dung dungnt.mn@vnies.edu.vn The Vietnam National Institute of Education Sciences No.4 Trinh Hoai Duc street, Dong Da district, Hanoi, Vietnam
Summary: 
The competence in life skills education of primary school teachers plays an important role in shaping essential skills for students, helping them face the challenges of modern life. Globally, many studies have shown that the competence in life skills education of primary school teachers is a key factor in improving the overall quality of education. These studies focus on building and assessing skills such as organization, communication, and effective interaction between teachers and students, thereby enhancing the process of teaching and learning life skills in schools. This article synthesizes international research findings on the competence in life skills education of primary school teachers and proposes important directions for further studies.
Keywords: 
competence
Education
life skills
primary school teachers
Research
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