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Study Local Editor’s Note to Go Global! here is an interesting story of science, art, learning and T T unlearning. Although through Keeping study or education as a educational means, they all seem to be catalyst in the equation of problem and entangled with each other to the core, Starting from scratch and collaborating solution, the people of Vietnam but in a context of problem and with some of the most prominent prioritised education as their tool to solution, one thread joins all the schools in the country, The Knowledge drive change. threads to its centre. Review Magazine, in its venture to find the 'Most Valuable Schools to Watch In the growing swing of globalisation That thread being submerged in the in Vietnam, 2022', went out and and digitalisation, the education system global atmosphere still remains local. crossed paths with some of the most in Vietnam not only started to shift Explaining this entire process in a prominent schools in Vietnam. gears but also made a state by single line and simple words, Ellen J introducing international education for Kullman says, "Science is global, but This edition covers those schools that its students. the solution is local." made a name for themselves. International education is the local Recognising this equation of problem Get immersed in the expressive and solution to some of the global and solution, the tide has turned again inspirational stories of such schools. problems in the world's changing in favour of localities. However, the Look at the articles curated by the in- Ashlesh Khadse scenario in multiple domains, sectors education facilities provided house editorial team of The Knowledge and industries. As the schools began to worldwide differ in their pedagogies, Review and have an insightful read! start their venture to drive change by subjects and educational practices. Ashlesh Khadse imbibing international education in them, few schools gained the position ashlesh.khadse@insightssuccess.com of being some of the most valuable schools in the country.

08 Contents Cover Story R Re en na ai is ss sa an nc ce e I In nt te er rn na at ti io on na al l S Sc ch ho oo ol l S Sa ai ig go on n Facilitating Holistic Learning while empowering students for Tomorrow! A Arrttiic clle ess 26 American 32 20 University Stuying in Vietnam Work and Learning Hard-Study The Epitome of 24 Hard Quality and Liberal Leadership Importance of I Education in nternship and Explained Inclusion of Games Vietnam Part-time Job in Formal Education Who is a During Schooling for Holistic Leader? Development of Students

Most PeopleBehind Schools to ThisEdition Watch in Editor-in-Chief Pooja Bansal 2022 Senior Editor Anish Miller JUNE, 2022 Managing Editor Ashlesh Khadse sales@theknowledgereview.com Assisting Editor Madhu Guleria URL Name of the Institution Brief Visualiser David King FPT Education offers a wide range of programs from primary education to postgraduate study. Its FPT School, Đà Nẵng danang12-school.fpt.edu.vn Art & Design Head Rahul Shinde MISSION is to provide global competitiveness to Campus (ala- ja yläkoulu) massive learners, contributing to the intellectual Business Development Manager Phill Miller development of the country. Co-designer Paul Belin Marketing Manager Mary D’souza Green Shoots educates a community of Green Shoots children from two to 16 years old and will greenshoots.edu.vn Business Development Executives Helen Jones, Assistant Digital Marketing Manager Mark Clain International School soon launch a high school programme for John Mathew children up to 18 years old. SME-SMO Executives Atul, Gemson Technical Head Jacob Smile Research Analyst Eric Smith Renaissance is a medium sized family school with Renaissance International Prachi mokashi Assistant Technical Head renaissance.edu.vn a close-knit community, experienced fully qualied Circulation Manager Tanaji Fartade School Saigon teachers and great academic results. Technical Consultants Amar, David, Robert Digital Marketing Manager Alina Sege The American University in Vietnam (AUV) is a four- Follow us on The American University year degree granting university providing liberal auv.edu.vn in Vietnam AUV arts education and majors to quality-conscious www.facebook.com/theknowledgereview/ students. twitter.com/theknowledgerv We are also available on St. Nicholas School offers a full American academic curriculum for both Vietnamese and International The St. Nicholas students. Partnering with University of Missouri, Florida sns.edu.vn/en School in Danang, Virtual School (FLVS), after successfully completing the Vietnam academic programs at St. Nicholas School, your child will CORPORATE OFFICE receive a fully accredited high school diploma. Copyright © 2022 Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. The content and images used in this The Knowledge Review magazine should not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by Insights Success Media Tech LLC any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or 555 Metro Place North, otherwise, without prior permission from Insights success. Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. The Suite 100, Dublin, OH 43017, United States Knowledge Review is powered by Insights Success Media and Phone - (614)-602-1754 Technology Pvt. Ltd. Email: info@theknowledgereview.com For Subscription: theknowledgereview.com

Facilitating Holistic Learning while empowering students for Tomorrow! At Renaissance, we are innovative and constantly changing while never losing “ sight of our core beliefs. This is a school which knows who it is, where it is going and why.”

' ct Local, Think Global' has aiming to bring everyone around the Let's slide into the inspiring journey of been an unofficial motto of world together. With the vision of Renaissance International School Saigon! A many institutions across the bringing the world together and world. May it be educational or not, preparing future generations for the the concept of globalization has taught upcoming challenging life, Building Academic Excellence us that the actions taken on the ground Renaissance International School Academics have been the bedrock of can bring effective change in the world. Saigon was established. every educational institution. Academics is the structured process Today, the world around us is changing Spearheading the educational whereby a student learns important at a very high speed. From objectives while transitioning the subjects encapsulating all the basics of technological advancements to the school to its new heights is the Head learning—loosely translating to ever-evolving quality of lifestyle, of School, Mr. James Coulson, and experiencing the art of learning. change is seemingly the only constant his team of two senior members: Head Inculcating this idea of learning in the concept we have witnessed. of Secondary, Ms. Sarah Campbell, minds of budding citizens of tomorrow and the Head of Early Years and through the structured frame, the Head The younger generation that will be Primary Division, Ms. Jennifer of the School says, "Its original tomorrow's future needs to learn to Longmuir. inception was based around the adapt, mould themselves to change and concept of building a school of excel in order to be the leaders of this In an endeavour to search for the most academic excellence which also put global village. With the ideology of valuable schools in Vietnam, The equal emphasis on the whole child. 'Act Local, Think Global,' the concept Knowledge Review crossed paths with Renaissance was always conceived as of international schools was created. this innovative educational institute. In a medium-sized school because it did an interactive conversation with the not want to become a large one. Here, With globalization, the idea of Heads of the schools, we learned how we believe that no child should be international schools was embedded in this school trains, prepares, and guides invisible. There are no cracks to slip the education system worldwide, students towards the future. through, no way of passing by without

Most Valuable Schools to Watch in Vietnam 2022 school says, "Renaissance is a place Jenn agrees that she is a genuine force with extremely high expectations of all of nature! Jenn is a deep-thinker and our community: of our parents, has an inquisitive, striving, innovative guardians and families; of our staff nature. But she is also very much a and leadership; and, of course, of our doer who makes things happen and beloved students. We want the best for keenly understands the difference We are "glocal": everybody, whatever their individual between a dream and a plan and what it best may be. Unfulfilled potential is takes to convert the former into the global and local. one of the saddest things to witness, latter. Everyone here and here, it is not permitted." “ knows that they do Ms. Sarah Campbell, Head of The Three Support Pillars of Secondary Division not belong only to a Renaissance International School Ms. Sarah Campbell comes all the way city or a country; Saigon from the United Kingdom. After Unlike other schools where the teaching for several years in Thailand, they also belong to responsibility is shared with the she joined Renaissance. Being an the world. positions assigned, Renaissance experienced teacher with roots in an IT International School has three support background, she brings creativity and pillars that have shaped the school into strong ideas to the leadership team and what it is today. has been instrumental in Renaissance's adoption of the MYP as its future being seen and known and listened to. Ms. Jennifer Longmuir, Head of Eary programme for the middle years In massive schools (as I previously Years and Primary Divison section of the school. experienced as a Head), people get Ms. Jennifer Longmuir, commonly lost. They can disappear into the referred by the students as Jenn, has Mr. James Coulson, Head of School crowd: their problems unnoticed, their been associated with Renaissance for Being an international student from pleas for help unheard. Here at at Renaissance. This is a top level seven years. After years of Spain, Mr. James Coulson has lived Renaissance, that simply does not school with IBDP results consistently demonstrating her vast knowledge of abroad for almost a quarter of a happen." well-above world averages and our contemporary Education, absolute century. He started his career as an families demand that their children passion for young people, coupled with English professor in Greece and then The ideas and the inception story have gain access to some of the most her outstanding personal qualities of moved to the Czech Republic, Spain, defined the school's journey and it has prestigious universities and colleges in warmth, creativity, dynamism, Chile, and Argentina before joining placed itself as a vital part of its the world. We want every child to fulfil optimism, and an unshakeable sense of Renaissance in Vietnam. He is also a community. Explaining the school's their potential and our expectations humour, everyone who has ever known proud father of two Renaissance service to the community, the Head of regarding effort, commitment and work students, and his other eldest daughter ethic of each one of our students is is an IB DP graduate. second-to-none. Renaissance is a demanding school to belong to; there Talking about James' leadership skills, are no easy rides here." the school management says, "James believes passionately in the "Are we pushing them too hard?" transformative power of a truly "However, at Renaissance, we also international education and subscribes understand something else: all of this completely to Renaissance's model of a learning, studying, working has to be family-focused, familiar, personalized for something more than just grades. If learning space where no child is we produce a generation of students invisible." who score 45 in the IB Diploma, achieve places at Ivy League "Are we pushing them hard universities, and get great jobs; but enough?" who are burnt-out, jaded, and "Academic results matter enormously unhappy. In that case, we will have

failed. Failed the most important students to be excellent in academics people to us: our students. Here, and prepares them for life. happiness matters. Well-being matters. Health in all its forms matters. These Taking about the educational standard are not just words; they are reflected in maintained at the school, the Head of our daily actions." the school, Mr. James Coulson, says, "Education is designed to prepare Well-being Balancing out the answers derived young people for life, for the world, from the previous question, 'Are we matters. Health and in order to do this, schools must pushing them too hard?' is another mirror the world around them. This question the management takes before in all its forms “ implies dexterity, openness, and acting on the decision. These two flexibility as we seek to keep up with an matters. These questions have become sort of an increasingly changeable world. unsaid philosophy of the school before are not just Schools have to have a strong identity taking any decision. The school has and know who they are, but we cannot words; they are developed these two sides with a desire remain tied to the past or held back by for academic excellence and the our own traditions. We must be brave reflected in our determination to develop happy and and open to experimentation, to trying well-balanced youth. daily actions. to do new things in new ways, to the beautiful act of failure. Failure is not On a Visionary Mission: Be Happy, the opposite of success; on the Belong and Be Excellent contrary, it is a vital ingredient of it. At Renaissance with the changing needs Renaissance, we are innovative and of the world and modern Education has constantly changing while never losing encapsulated a new vision for the sight of our core beliefs. This is a school to Be Happy, Belong and Be school which knows who it is, where it Excellent. is going and why." Ÿ Be Happy: Health—physical, social, emotional—is imperative. The school works tirelessly so that Initiatives to Maintain Global the student comes to school happily Education Standards in the morning and goes home To maintain the quality of Education as happy every afternoon. 'Happy per the international standard, the people learn better!' school takes great effort to find quality Ÿ Belong: The sense of belonging is staff and faculty. Many of the school's embedded in the school's culture. international faculty have at least a At Renaissance, students are taught Master's degree. Moreover, nearly all to be a part of something bigger the faculty are from a native English- than themselves. speaking community. Talking about the maintenance of quality education at the Ÿ Be Excellent: Recognize and fulfill school, Mr. James Coulson notes, "In one's true potential and push them spite of being a largely non-selective towards excellence. school, Renaissance consistently scores well-above IB World Averages Maintaining Global Quality in the IB Diploma and at Cambridge Education Standards IGCSE examinations. We pride Special care is taken to maintain good ourselves on the excellence of our quality educational standards at the teaching across the board, and many of school. Recognizing the main purpose our faculty stay with us for many of Education, the school develops years."

st mphasizing the learning Square school in the whole of Vietnam. content just to produce good doctors, students for the 21 century. Talking preparing them for the world of as we did; just being able to reproduce st pedagogies of the school, the Round Square is part of our good lawyers, good engineers, good about the 4Cs of 21st century learning the 21 century, and amidst so much information passively and uncritically E Head of the School adds: institutional DNA, and we embrace its artists; here, we also produce good skills, Mr. James Coulson says: "We uncertainty and while accepting the – as we were expected to in the 1970s "Learning can be very hard work. It ideals of Leadership, people!" added Mr. James Coulson. have clear that we are not preparing impossibility of seeing the future, we and 1980s in the UK – is no longer should be challenging, and it should Environmentalism, Democracy, our children for the world which we still believe that we can predict several very useful in the modern world. Now, st take students out of their comfort zones Adventure, Leadership & Service. Its came from; that world no longer exists. key things: our children are not going children need 21 Century learning st Inculcating 4Cs of 21 Century - to where they can truly grow strong focus on student voice & agency Like many current parents, I come from to spend nearly as much time Skills: Collaboration; Collaboration, Communication, academically and personally. To and its values-driven development of a far-away planet where there was no memorizing the same amount of things Communication; Creativity; Critical Creativity, and Critical Thinking support this type of modern learning, young people informs everything we do internet, no mobile phone technology, Thinking: the 4 Cs." The school has the vision to prepare Renaissance already has the here at Renaissance. We are not no google translate or Spotify or Grab International Baccalaureate(IB) or Amazon or Netflix or Twitter or Diploma Programme and is currently Facebook or so many other things that in the process of applying for for our children are just part of their accreditation in both the Primary world and always have been. We are Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), which, together will make us a full-IB Continuum World School. The IB is recognized in international educational circles and among top-ranked international universities as the gold- standard educational programme in the world today, and we are proud as a community to embrace it as a central part of our culture." "Another central part of our culture is our membership of the prestigious international educational body, Round Square: Renaissance is the only Round

Embedding the Sense of Belonging Following this philosophy of Mahatma Testimonials Belonging is one of the core values on Gandhi and being a prominent which the school's inception is based. international school in Vietnam, Emphasizing and sharing how the Renaissance International School school embeds these core values in Saigon is on a mission to build a global students, Mr. James Coulson says, "No community. Initiating the starting point one is invisible at Renaissance. This is from themselves, the school has chosen a school in which we all look out for to be a 'Glocal' school. each other: families, faculty, staff, Renaissance is a special place. On a personal note, I was first and—of course—our amazing students. attracted to Renaissance as a parent. The school unified all the attributes Explaining the global influence on During the long, dark months of Covid Vietnamese culture and envisioning the which I was searching for as a proud father of three children: student-centred; and the attendant lockdown, we possible future of the school, Mr. “ managed to keep our own spirits up by family-oriented; large enough to have fantastic facilities but small enough for James Coulson says, "We are 'glocal': constantly checking in on one another, global and local. Everyone here knows no child to be invisible; a place of very high standards, a strong belief in remaining fiercely optimistic, focusing that they do not belong only to a city or excellence in all things and a keen desire to push ourselves and one another on the positives—and there were a country; they also belong to the many—and celebrating the small to fulfill our potential – whatever that potential may be; but also a human and world. But conversely, we are proud to improvements and green shoots of live and belong to the rich, vibrant, humane place where children feel safe and noticed and loved and where progress as we inched our way through and admirable culture as that of the long tunnel towards the light. By families feel they have a voice and that doors are always opened to them. A Vietnam. Its rich culture is ever-present acting as a community—sharing, school is a stool with three legs: staff, family, and students. All three legs must in the daily life and calendar of our giving, helping, listening—we were school as we delight in celebrating work together, communicate, support one another, and understand their able to weather this tremendous storm, Moon Festival, Tet, and so many other pass this most demanding of tests and own inter-dependence. If not, the stool falls over. wonderful events throughout the year. come out the other end closer, stronger Its wonderful food, literature, music, and better. Even during the darkest architecture, and fascinating history hours, Renaissance always managed to permeate a child's learning here. be a happy place. That is because we Culture is part of who we are, part of believe in this school, we believe in one what makes us, part of what decides another, and we believe in ourselves." our future and here, we embrace the host country which we love and respect Building a Glocal Community so much." "Be the change you wish to see in the I believe in Renaissance. It inspires me to hear my children talking at world." - Mahatma Gandhi dinner time about how they did a Sports & Health lesson learning about the concept of resistance by spending half an hour in our swimming pool with our - Parent“ teachers; or how the concept of supply & demand that they just discussed in Economics has made them understand certain things about the absence or presence of Covid vaccinations; or talking about the podcast they have just recorded for the school magazine, Talk Town. They return home inspired and excited by what they have spent their day doing in class. They are also tired! But it is a good kind of tired, the right kind of tired. - Parent

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Leadership Explained We see such type of leadership in the serve the very people who have example of Steve Jobs, who founded helped them reach where they are. the Apple Company with Steve Wozniak in a garage. In the aftermath 5. A Leader is one who has a W is a LEADER ? of the initial success of Apple, Steve passion for serving the people – was thrown out of the company by the This type of leader is in the position then CEO John Sculley. He kept on his because he wants to serve the e have hosts of people influence over the people will be lost do not understand the clichéd saying, belief, worked on his gifts and skills, people. In fact, such a person may whom we all term as too. Though we have examples of "Leaders are made, not born." They learned more, and got more freedom to not have the title 'leader', but still, leaders – Adolf Hitler, Bin people who positively influenced may do more harm than good. We W W experiment and start new companies in his actions to serve others, he is Laden, Napoleon Bonaparte, Nelson people‟s lives while they were seated usually find that the King's family like NeXT which was later looked up to as a leader. Think of Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, King on the chair, and even when they have automatically inherits the throne and incorporated by Apple in 1997, people like Baba Amte, Nelson Shivaji, Malala Yousufzai, Abdul no chair today, people still look up to leadership. Today, politicians bringing Steve Jobs back to a Mandela, Mother Teresa, and Kalam, Vladamir Putin, and the list them as leaders. There are leaders in encourage their children to inherit the leadership position in Apple and Gandhiji; you can add more to the will go on and on. India like our former Prime Minister, seat they have cherished and used to helping to revive it. Such leadership list. Gandhiji never held any office, Lal Bahadur Shastri, who used his wield their power for years. So the evokes respect from all quarters for the but he is considered to be the Note I have, without prejudice, listed chair to serve people when he was the second types of leader are those who person who has rightfully earned the Father of the Nation. No one in all the names whom the world Prime Minister of India. He never have inherited it. chair due to what he has done and India and around the world can considered as leaders. I am not here to misused any resources and privileges achieved. deny his leadership role in the judge who was a right or wrong leader. afforded to him. He is revered and in 3. A Leader is one who has risen independence of the nation. This is In this writing, my aim is to just take a the hearts of every Indian, even when through the ranks- The next type of 4. A Leader is one whom the people what we can call as 'authentic survey of the five contexts that make a today he is no more. leader we see is the one who has have elected to be their leader – This leadership.' Of course, all of the person a leader. earned her leadership due to her dint type of leadership is seen in a previous leaders who are leaders by 2. A Leader is one who has inherited and labour. This person has dedicated democratic government. The people their position, legacy, dedication, and 1. A leader is the one who sits on the the title - The second type we see is her time, energy, and resources to elect their representatives who become election can graduate to this level those who have inherited the chair: We all have to accept the contribute to the organization's growth Sohan Tiwade, a leader to represent the people. They where they develop a real insight of Leadership title. They are leaders authority of the person sitting on the and profitability. She may have started are leaders and in the chair because the leadership role and take on the because as Shakespeare said, "Some chair of a leadership position. It could at the bottom but has earned the Corporate Soft Skills people have given them the position responsibility to serve others. Jesus are born great, some achieve be the CEO of a company, a Manager, respect of her peers and seniors due to and privilege. When the ex – American Christ in the Bible says he did not Trainer & Professional a Principal, a Politician, an officer, etc. greatness, and others have greatness her unflinching commitment to the President Barrack Obama pitched come so that people may serve him but It is the chair that gives this leader his thrust upon them." These are people organization and its cause. She has himself as the 'Agent of change' for the rather that he may serve the people. Speaker, The Edge power. People respect and do the who have the leadership title thrust gone the extra mile for the 2008 Presidential Elections, the people That's a true mark of a leader who has leaders‟ bidding because they have no upon them because they belong to a organization. She has grown as a Asst. Professor, Sanjay really loved him. He was going to be a passion for serving the people. Such choice. Suppose I join a company and family that was in leadership through person, and her seniors have taken note the first Afro-American President of leadership just doesn't rule from the Ghodawat University there is a leader who is in the position the ages. Some of them will indeed of it. They have seen her develop her the country. Some of his election chair position but rules on the hearts of of the CEO, who is on the chair, I will take it as an opportunity, learn the knowledge and skill and brushed up on promises were to revive the economy, the people. We find others find have to accept his authority necessary leadership skills and turn out her gifts and talents. She may have provide affordable and accessible themselves in the presence of such a unquestioningly. I may not be aware of to be really good leaders. We have the started at the bottom but has earned a health care to all, strengthen the public leader, and others develop to a why the person is the CEO of the example of the business leaders in higher respectable position and is now education and social security systems, leadership position because of the Conclusion- It was Peter Drucker who company. He may be the owner; he India – The Tatas. The Tata family has in a leadership position. But the define a clear path to energy backing of such a selfless leader. This said, "... Leadership is doing the right may have risen through ranks; he may been leading India's business sector for important thing is not rising through independence and tackle climate is the 'Level 5' leadership that Jim thing." What's the right thing to do is be the relative of the founder etc. But decades. Some great leaders that we the ranks to earn the leadership change, and end the war in Iraq Collins, in his 'Good to Great' book, rule over people because you are in the whatever his merit in sitting on the know are Jamshetji, Dorabji, JRD Tata, position but what the person does for responsibly, etc. People saw in him a talks about, which is characterized by chair, because you inherited the title, chair, I have to accept his leadership and Ratan Tata, who have taken the others after she has gained the leader who would transform the Humility and Strong Will. Here the because you rose to be a leader, because he is sitting on the chair. The leadership title with great leadership title. "Before you are a American Nation and elected him to leader is a leader not because he is because the people elected you or positive thing about such leadership is responsibility and used it for the good leader, leadership is all about power. He was the President of the attracted to the leadership title but because you have a passion for serving that you have a chair that can give you of society and the nation. developing yourself; after you are a USA from the year 2009 to 2017. It is because he sees it as an opportunity to your people? I leave that question of the power over your people, and you leader, leadership is all about always great when you are the people's serve the people, better their lives, and the right leadership to you! can use the same power to do good. But this is not the case every time. developing your people." 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American University in Vietnam The Epitome of Quality and Liberal Education in Vietnam assion has led people to do leading K-12 institution with campuses United States, she was still concerned extraordinary things. It is more in Ho Chi Minh City—was established and thinking about setting up a high- like a journey of building in 2003. Following the success of quality education in Vietnam. P P something unique that needs to be APU's Ho Chi Minh City campus, the nurtured and cared for a lifetime, APU American International School It takes a lot of time and effort to be resulting in something amazing that was established in Da Nang City in able to prepare and satisfy the amplifies the result and opens doors to 2014. In 2019, APU American requirements of the Vietnamese innovation, inspiration and liberation. International School launched the government and the strict standards of People are passionate about a lot of additional Bilingual Program to meet the American University. In 1999, she things, like coding or towards the game student's unique learning needs and completed all the paperwork to apply of chess. conditions, further expanding to open the first American Standard opportunities for students to enjoy the University in Vietnam. After a long However, passion related to one APU experience time of careful preparation, AUV was particular thing always seems recognised as the first American-style fascinating. Still, when the passion is The Beginning of the first American- university by the government in 2015, Mission: AUV is on a mission of Prioritising Consistency in Quality about inspiring and enhancing the style University in Vietnam and the courses and degrees began stimulating an intellectual community and Liberal Education lifestyles of others, it becomes pretty The journey of Dr. Binh Tran from embarking on its educational venture that prepares graduates for the Ensuring quality education is quite a intriguing and often lasts a lifetime. setting up the first American in 2016. challenges of life, work, and leadership tough task where the advancement in AUV has International School to the first in a diverse and rapidly changing technology and continuous innovation Did you know why the teacher's American style university in Vietnam The latest venture for AUV is in world. The university will equip future make it difficult for educators to keep developed a profession is considered a noble one? It has been quite commendable. process, as it aims to spread its wings professionals and leaders with value- up with the industry requirements. For is because one dedicates their life to in the south of Vietnam and create based knowledge, instil lifelong skills that reason alone, AUV has developed curriculum where educating the younger generation. With While Dr. Binh Tran was having a another campus, which will be called and develop a sense of personal values a curriculum where students, students, management the same passion for teaching infusing successful career in the United States, the American Education Village. This to function effectively as local actors management and the faculty work beautifully with an entrepreneurs' she frequently travelled to Vietnam on campus will be equipped with all the and global citizens. together to keep the courses relevant to and the faculty work approach, Dr. Binh Tran followed her charity trips to assist the poor and latest technology needed for effective today's industry requirements. passion for embarking on a lifelong disadvantaged in her home country. course delivery for students and for That is the reason why the American together to keep the project, providing educational During these trips, she witnessed many research projects by faculty in Vietnam University in Vietnam adopts the Moreover, in addition to course courses relevant to opportunities to the young people in miserable cases. Children under the and partner institutions worldwide. American culture of liberal education. revision, faculty members have curated Vietnam. And that passion set the age of ten were forced to work hard all The emphasis is given to analytical and a personalised learning course in such today’s industry founding stone for the American day, wandering the streets to earn Vision: AUV aims to create a global creative thinking, rational and a way that gives the students the liberty University in Vietnam in Viet Nam. money to support their families. They community where the individuals are methodical reasoning and discovery of to choose and match their needs and requirements. were denied the chance to go to school inspired to apply their educational the diverse fields in arts and interest. Out of the dedication and a vision to and learn how to read or write. She learning in ways that will enhance the humanities, natural sciences, math, meet students' unique learning needs, also met students who had completed economic, social and lifestyle of their information and technology, social Aid and Acceptance of Modern families and community. the APU International School—a high school but were unable to attend sciences, and financial and health Facilities universities. When she returned to the literacy. The COVID-19 pandemic imposed

Most Valuable Schools to Watch in Vietnam 2022 many challenges on the education constructed on our green campus is on their professional careers while sector across the world. Even during one of its kind in Vietnam and will host developing social and office skills. those tough times, AUV provided up- other sports, entertainment, civic, Collectively, these centers foster the to-date facilities for both offline and cultural and commercial events." rich tradition of liberal education and distance learning studies. With such support student growth, as well as soundproof, smart classes, high-tech Engaging with Student Success social and civic engagement." workstations, project-based team- Centers Studying or focused desks, seamless interactive To commit and improve the The Guiding Lamp of APU working always hardware/software systems, and other engagement of students, faculty and American International Schools and Ed-Tech means. guests on the campus, AUV, with its the American University Vietnam involves the task Student Success Centers offers various Dr. Binh Tran has recognised that Emphasising the adaption of modern studios, project lounges, and university being a founder is just not enough of organizing facilities at the university, Dr. Binh success workshops. when it comes to passion. Today, yourself and Tran says, "We are also updating every sitting in the seat of the founder of classroom at AUV with networked Explaining the engagement model at APU American International School, mastering the instructional systems technology. Our the campus, Dr. Binh Tran says, "The she is the guiding lamp for the newest smart distance learning studios Center for Career Development, for education society going forward. For demands. will contain 25 tech stations for example, provides students the American University of Vietnam, students, each consisting of a high- opportunities to complete internships, she chairs the Board of Trustees. performance computer with fast externships, work-study, and service- Ethernet connection and direct access learning experiences in their major With the inception of this lifelong fields of study. These opportunities give to university printers. Also, the project, she aims to provide quality students the chance to get a head start educational opportunities to students in upcoming multi-purpose stadium Vietnam. Highlighting her influence on the growth of the school, AUV's management says, "Dr. Binh Tran has been able to secure millions of dollars in scholarships during the past several years to allow talented students the chance to study at top-rated institutions in the United States. Every year, she renews her devotion to leveraging AUV's relationships with our US partner universities to offer generous scholarships for high performing graduates. So far, Dr. Binh Tran has guided and mentored more than 5,000 students on their career paths in the US and other English- speaking countries around the world." Bridging Theory, Practice and AUV aims to create a global community Exposure with the Real World where the individuals are inspired to apply The school faculty curated the educational curriculum so beautifully their educational learning in ways that will that it bridges theory and practice and exposes students to work and solve enhance the economic, social and lifestyle problems in the 'real world'. During the of their families and community. whole learning process, the faculty ensures that students are groomed in the way the real world operates and JUNE 2022 | 28 | www.theknowledgereview.com JUNE 2022 | 29 | www.theknowledgereview.com

Today our future looks even brighter as APU and AUV strive to instill academic excellence, social responsibility, and empowerment so that students can become the leaders of tomorrow. equips students with all the necessary means to indulge and fit ideally in the system. Highlighting the learning outcome of AUV, Dr. Binh Tran says, "Upon graduation, students have first- hand leadership experience from co-op education, an internship with international companies, and transnational student exchanges!" South Vietnam's American Education Village AUV has been continually growing its campuses, facilities, program, and course offering as an international university. With a vision to spread its wings across Vietnam, the next big thing in progress for the AUV is the construction of the American Education Village, a large campus in the south of Vietnam. The university aims to provide a world-class campus designed and instilled to create an ideal learning and working environment for students, lecturers, and staff through this project. JUNE 2022 | 30 | www.theknowledgereview.com

Work Hard-Study Hard Inclusion of Games in Formal Education for Holistic Development of Students ompetition and hustle in this fast-moving world are not C C limited to adults anymore, as students are facing new challenges every day. With a technology-driven education system, students have become more adaptable and are learning to embrace the new change. The pandemic changed the delivery of knowledge to students from offline to online, with technology bridging the gap. As things are back to normal, offline schools are restarted/reopened, and JUNE 2022 | 32 | www.theknowledgereview.com JUNE 2022 | 33 | www.theknowledgereview.com

children have to adapt again to this How Games Help in the Holistic interact or react in any situation and change after a long time. Being Development of Student this can be learned by conducting physically present at school is Developing motor skills/Physically- group activities where children will beneficial for the students as they are Both indoor and outdoor games will learn to coordinate with each other to involved in activities/games apart from contribute to developing better motor achieve or complete a task. And this school studies that involve interaction skills in students. Playing with small skill will reflect in the long term when with other students and teachers, which toys such as blocks, puzzles, etc will they are socializing and help them to results in the sense of engagement for help in eye and hand coordination. make better choices. building confidence. Confidence and a Whereas playing outdoor games will sense of engagement are required for help in building stamina and games Creatively- Challenging activities or sparking curiosity in children, and like football or other team sports will games will help the children curiosity drives enthusiasm to learn introduce teamwork and trust amongst understand and explore their creativity new things. All of these sum up to the the students. and will help them solve problems in Holistic Development of children. their way. Some children are Mentally/Emotionally- Learning to comfortable working and playing by Read through this article and get a gist feel one's emotion and understanding themselves, whereas some are more of how games and activities help in the what the emotion is, is the first step active when in a group. This is where Holistic Development of Children. toward being mindful. Children can creative activities come in handy. become emotionally strong once they Assign challenging activities to create Holistic development covers all aspects gain self-confidence, and imaginative something out of given materials and of a child's growth, that includes games or the mind games challenge give options of working individually or physical, mental, social, and emotional them to explore their emotions and in groups and let them discover their growth. A child spends most of the day express them confidently without fear. creative sides. They will understand time at school and is influenced by the the power of choice, the choice to work teachers and students around on many Intellectually- Observation is key to alone or in a group, and the challenges levels. Surely, studying assists in thinking skills, children will that come around while solving the gaining knowledge and learning. It is understand this by being in nature and problem. the interaction and communication observing things practically that they with others and teachers that will help learned in books. Games like treasure As fancy as it may sound to work in a in a child's growth concerning gaining hunts can be aligned with finding team and achieve goals, it's also confidence to face real-world objects of different shapes and important to acknowledge the problems. This can be done by an organizing and clubbing similar shapes personalities who give better results inclusive approach where both teachers objects. Experiments in nature will when working alone. And why not start and students are involved in help them understand the cause and exploring this at a young age. conducting various activities that help effects of certain activities. Throwing a Creativity helps in translating your in achieving the holistic development stone in still water creates a pattern and self-independence into the task of students. A very common challenge the stone skips on water, scientific assigned to you. observed in students these days is less concepts like gravity force and lift attention span. They lose interest in force can be explained in this way. Wrapping Up things easily and are easily distracted. Painting activities will help in color Like adults, children have different Few games help to solve these recognition and textures. personalities and go hand in hand with challenges and are aligned with holistic each of them, and making them learning. Holistic learning helps in Socially- Communication is important, comfortable while learning is also building focus skills and engaging kids and if learned at an early stage in life, important when paving the way for with sensory activities/games that it will help in being socially confident. Holistic Development. It's a need to encourage them to develop problem- Team sports or games will be helpful include games in formal education as solving skills whilst learning for children to understand the role of books only won't teach the children the mindfulness. every individual to solve a given challenges of the ever-growing and problem. It's important to listen first to developing world. JUNE 2022 | 34 | www.theknowledgereview.com

Most Valuable Schools to Watch in Vietnam_ 2022

Most Valuable Schools to Watch in Vietnam_ 2022

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