DEVELOPING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN VIETNAMESE  UNIVERSITIES: LESSONS FROM INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nguyen Van Luong

Nguyen Van Luong	luonghvct1962@gmail.com	Academy of Politics Region I 15 Khuat Duy Tien street, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi, Vietnam

Summary:

This paper focuses on researching and analyzing international and domestic literature about the challenges that students, lecturers, and institutions face when developing a positive learning environment in universities. The study indicates that students primarily encounter difficulties in cultural diversity, academic pressure, and competition, as well as in time management and self-directed learning. Meanwhile, lectures have to deal with challenge of managing student diversity, the pressure to enhance teaching quality, and adapting to new technologies. Institutions must ensure diversity and richness in educational activities, create an open and friendly learning environment, and promote the application of new technologies in education. Finally, the paper proposes some strategies for institutions to create a positive learning environment, including providing flexible learning conditions, enhancing academic support, and encouraging students' engagement.

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Keywords:

Learning environment

Student-centered approach

Student challenges

academic Pressure

Cultural diversity

teaching methods.

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Journal:

No. 6, June 2024

VIETNAM JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

THE VIETNAM NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

DEVELOPING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITIES: LESSONS FROM INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE