From the above-mentioned reasons, the author decides to select the issue of "Educating the quality of discipline for cadets at military officer schools in the current context" as the doc
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In order to build the army in the current situation under theorientation of revolutionary, formal, elite, modern step by step, the armyofficers need to have a comprehensive personality quality Resolution
No 769-NQ / QUTW of the Central Military Commission on theconstruction of the military officers in the period of 2013-2020 and thefollowing years has defined: “Building a contingent army officers withstable political will-power, absolutely loyal to the Party, to theFatherland, to the people with revolutionary ethics and a sense of strictdiscipline" [72, p.5] In order to achieve the above objective, it is vitalthat academies, military schools in general and military training schools
in particular have to constantly attach importance to educating cadets'personality qualities in a comprehensive manner, of which improving thequality of discipline for cadets is of great urgency
For cadets at MOS, due to their main characteristics arestudents who have just graduated from high school, have a militaryage and a young age; Therefore, the issue of educating the students
on the formation of teaching skills in training process is always themost important task requirement Through anti-corruption education,not only helps students to have disciplined awareness, attitudes andbehaviours, up to prescribed standards and meet the requirements ofmilitary activities, but also contributes to the comprehensivedevelopment of personality in accordance with the defined traininggoals Besides, preventive education also helps students to activelystudy to improve their knowledge, career capacity, actively practicethe construction of scientific method and working style, ensuring thatafter graduation on the university position as leader, commander, andpedagogy of the military always fulfilling the tasks of management,education and training of cadres and soldiers in the unit under theirrespective functions and requirements
Thoroughly grasping the Party's educational reforms, in thepast years, MOS have regularly conducted fire prevention educationfor students and achieved certain results The majority of studentshave clearly defined roles, responsibilities, regularly, strictly traineddiscipline, ready to accept and complete assigned tasks However, atpresent, before the strong development of science and technology, the
Trang 2trend of opening the country's international integration, the goal ofrenewing the Party's education, and requirements for building astrong political army, together with the negative effects of the marketeconomy on the contrary; which show some limitations andshortcomings in the education and practice of QOD of cadets in MOSexposed some The process of using anti-corruption methods andorganizational forms for students is still slow to innovate, the roleand responsibility of education forces and students in anti-corruptioneducation is not high The degree of transformation between students'perceptions, attitudes and QOD is still uneven compared to theprescribed goals Many students have behaviour habits that are not up
to standards, even serious violations of discipline that adverselyaffect the unit To overcome these limitations, it is necessary toresearch and apply the theory of personality education into practice inorder to improve QOD for cadets in the modern MOS This is anurgent and important requirement
Over the past time, there have been many researches on theeducation of personality qualities of students, students in general andstudents of military schools in particular However, due to the need toinnovate to improve the quality of education and the currentcontextual situation, there has not been any research worksystematically and comprehensively on theoretical and practicalknowledge of teaching QOD for cadets at MOS
From the above-mentioned reasons, the author decides to
select the issue of "Educating the quality of discipline for cadets at military officer schools in the current context" as the doctoral thesis
of Education Studies with its theoretical and practical significance
2 Purposes and tasks of the research
Purposes: The thesis is based on theoretical research and
current situation of educating QOD for cadets at MOS, proposingmeasures to educate anti-corruption to contribute to thecomprehensive development of learners' personality, meeting thetarget of training creation of MOS and require military constructiontasks in the present context
Tasks
Giving an overview of the research situation related toeducating QOD for cadets at MOS
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Conducting surveys, analysing and assessing the currentsituation of educating QOD for cadets at MOS
Proposing measures to educate QOD for cadets at MOS inthe current context Carrying out the proposed pedagogicalexperiments to prove the correctness of the method of educatingQOD for cadets at MSO
3 Subject, object, and scope of the research
Subject: The process of educating cadets' personality at MOS
Object: Measures of educating QOD for cadets at MOS presently.
Scope
In terms of content: The thesis investigates the theoretical andpractical issues on QOD and educating QOD for officers-trained cadets atuniversity level at MOS At the same time, the thesis proposes measures toeducate QOD for cadets at MOS in the current context
In terms of space: The thesis focuses on QOD education andtraining for commanders-trained cadets, combined with army andpolitical officers at 3 schools including: The Army Officers TrainingCollege N1, The Political Officers Training College, and TheArtillery Officers Training College in teaching, training students, andbuilding up regular units and extra-curricular activities
Participants: managing directors, lecturers and cadets whoare working and studying at the above-mentioned MOS
In terms of time: The data used in the thesis is defined from
2013 to 2018
4 Scientific hypotheses
Educating QOD for cadets at MOS is only effective whenthey apply the logic and rule of personality education Currently, theissue of educating QOD for cadets at MOS is still limited andinadequate due to several different reasons Therefore, in the trainingprocess, if MOS focus on applying a uniform method of education,from raising the awareness of the responsibility of the educationforce to renewing the contents, methods and forms of education,promoting the positive role of students in self-education, focusing onthe application of information technology and building strong groups
of students, their awareness, attitude and disciplinary behaviour will
be improved and developed steadily, meet the training objectives ofthe schools and military construction requirements at present
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Methodology: The thesis is researched on the basis of
dialectical materialism, historical materialism of Marxism Leninism, Ho Chi Minh thought, views of the Communist Party ofVietnam on education The research process also approaches theproblem research from systematic - structural, historical - logicalpoints of view, practical perspectives, operational - personalityapproaches, value approaches
-Research Methods: The thesis uses a combination of
research methods of specialized and interdisciplinary sciences,including: Group of theoretical research methods (analysis, synthesis,systematization, generalization of relevant documents); group ofpractical research methods (observations; interviews, exchanges;surveys; practical reviews) and other supporting methods
6 New contributions of the research
In terms of theory: The thesis identifies the theoretical
framework for educating QOD for cadets at MOS in the currentcontext In particular, the concepts, characteristics and manifestations
of QOD of cadets at MOS have been clarified; concepts, the process
of educating QOD for students The thesis also points out therequirements and factors affecting the education of QOD for cadets atMOS in the current context
In terms of practice: The thesis has assessed the current
situation of educating QOD for cadets at MOS, generalizing thecauses of that situation Building up a system of measures to educateQOD for cadets at MOS appropriate to the current context
7 The practical and theoretical significance of the research
The thesis has contributed to supplementing, developing, andenriching theories on personality education of cadets at the current MOS
The results of the thesis provide scientific arguments to help MOSimprove the quality of training, contributing to build a model and exemplaryschool, meeting the requirements of building the army at present
The thesis can be used as references for the contingent ofadministrators, lecturers and students at military and civilian schools
8 The structure of the thesis
The thesis includes: Introduction, 4 chapters (12 periods),conclusion, recommendations, a list of research works of the author,
a list of references and appendices
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE THESIS-RELATED
RESEARCH SITUATION 1.1 The works related to the thesis
1.1.1 The works related to the quality of discipline and educating the quality of discipline education
1.1.1.1 The works abroad
Previously, there were many research works in the Soviet
army related to QOD Typically: "Discipline education for Soviet Soviet soldiers" by V Culacop (1979); "Be a disciplined soldier" by A.I Jeremiah (1981), "The modern and disciplined army" by A.I Kitop, V.N Covalep, V.K Lugiero (1982); "What are ethical soldiers" by A Vonconegop (1982); "About defining the concept of self-discipline military discipline" by I.N Vopkop (2004); "The correlation of military discipline and discipline" by I.V Vopkop
-(2005) Recently, there have been some authors showing interests instudying discipline in the context of new situations such as V.A.Batmarop, V.V Icarop, and C.I Pustôvalop
The Western psychologists also very interested in research andappreciate the role of discipline in military operations In China, Zhang
Xiaodong (2011) with "China renews the theory of military direction in the new period" also mentioned the role of discipline in the construction
of the Chinese army in the new period In order to meet the requirements
of military operations in the new situation, recently, some authors alsomentioned the issue of equipping legal knowledge for soldiers such as:
Wang Wenjuan (2013) with the article "The PLA and International Humanitarian Law: Achievements and Challenges; author Elizabeth Stubbins Bates (2014) with the article "Towards Effective Military Training in International Humanitarian Law"; Inal Kosheev and Nalzhan Kudasheva (2015) with the article "Military and Juridical Education in Russia and USA".
1.1.1.2 The research works in Vietnam
In recent years, there have been many research works ondiscipline and disciplinary education in the military Here are typical
works: "Military discipline and responsibility of the commander" by
Le Quang Hoa (1987); "Continuing to build a politically strong Vietnamese People's Army to meet the requirements of the new era"
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following works: "Analyzing contradictions in the process of consolidating and strengthening the discipline of the Vietnam People's Army at present" by Nguyen Thanh Long (1991); "The relationship between promoting socialist democracy and increasing discipline in the current Vietnam People's Army" by Nguyen Van Thanh (2004) In terms
of psychology, there are the following works "Psychological basis of consolidating and improving the discipline of military agents of special agents" by Dinh Hung Tuan (1996); "Some theoretical and practical issues on military discipline" by Nguyen Ngoc Phu (1997);
"Maintaining and promoting the" self-discipline and strictness” of
"Uncle Ho's soldiers" in the new situation" by Vu Hiep Binh (2010).
There are the following works on discipline education for
soldiers: "Enhancing the self-discipline and self-discipline of the Vietnam People's Army" by Nguyen Van Tuan (1995); "Youth with discipline" by the Military Youth Committee (1999); "Combining morality and discipline training in the Vietnam People's Army" by Nguyen Vinh Thang (2016); "Solutions to prevent the phenomenon of suicide, suicide and self-injury in the current army" by the Ministry
of Defense (2016); "100 thoughtful situations that may arise in the unit and suggest solutions for grassroots cadres ” by Propaganda
Department (2018);) "Legal education in the Vietnam People's Army"
by Nguyen Van Vi (2018); "Developing cultural discipline for soldiers in the current grassroots units" by Dao Huy Hiep (2014);
"Establishing a disciplined living habit for young military men" by
Le Huynh Tiep (2016); "Enhancing the education, management, law observance and discipline in the Army" by Nguyen Van Minh (2017); and "Strengthening education and discipline training for military personnel" by Do Hong Quang (2017).
1.1.2 The research works related to the education of disciplinary qualities for cadets at schools
1.1.2.1 The research works abroad
In the world, the issue of disciplinary education for students
in educational institutions has been mentioned in many works such as
"Education" by I.A.Cairov and L.V Dancov; "The flags on the top of the tower" by A.X Makarenco Besides, in other research works by
V.E Gmurman and Bondar also emphasized the role of discipline forstudents Regarding the effectiveness of positive discipline education
Trang 7in schools, there are the following works: "Experience and education" by John Dewey, "Education free from punishment" by Thomas Gordon; and "Talking about self-discipline" by An Thuc
Truoc and Suong Hoa (1963)
1.1.2.2 The research works in the country
In the past recent years, there have been a number of researchprojects on preventive education for pupils and students, such as:
"Disciplinary educational measures in classroom learning activities for primary school students" by Pham Minh Hung (1994);
"Educating learning discipline for pedagogical college students in credit-based training" by Vu Thi Huong Ly (2013); "Developing a positive disciplinary education environment for students in Ho Chi Minh City Secondary School" by Huynh Ngoc Thanh (2017).
In the military, there are a number of works related toeducating QOD for cadets There are the following works from the
viewpoint of political science: "Training and cultivating a sense of military discipline of cadets training officers at the current military schools" by Le Van Lam (2007); "Fostering the legal culture of cadets for training officers in military schools" by Vu Van Thuong
(2008) There are the following works from the perspective of
educational science: "Using a combination of methods of educating disciplinary behaviour habits for officers' officers at military universities" by Pham Minh Thu (2004); "The system of disciplined educational measures for cultural and artistic students in the army"
by author Pham Dinh Hoe (2008); "Research on the process of organizing discipline education for students in military schools" by
Vu Quang Hai (2009): and "Legal education for students at military army schools today" by Tran Van Hoa (2018).
Besides to the above-mentioned works, there are also several
scientific articles related to the topic such as: "Content and measures
to educate disciplinary behaviour habits for military school students
in the new situation" by Phan Van Cap (2015); "Building a legal and cultural environment in disciplining training for students of Border Guard Academy" by Nguyen Xuan Quan (2016); "A number of measures to prevent and remedy standard deviations of trainees, detachment officers at current army officers' academies and schools"
by Vu Van Long and Vu Trong Lam ( 2016); "Enhancing education and discipline training for students at the Political Officer School"
by Hoang Xuan Hien and Nguyen Van Tinh (2017); "Strengthening
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1.2 Summary of the results of the published works and the issues need further addressing in this thesis
1.2.1 Summary of the results of the published works
Firstly, these works have introduced the concept of discipline
and military discipline from different angles of approach such asphilosophy, psychology, education, and political science Some worksalso clarify the purpose, nature and role of discipline; simultaneously,they affirmed that the issue of strengthening the discipline for soldiers
is always an important requirement to constantly improve the army'scombat power and the units’ performance
Secondly, these works have mentioned the issue of
disciplining education for soldiers with different content areas andresearch subjects Clarify the relationship between education,discipline training with promoting democracy, political education,moral training for soldiers in units Identify the basic factors affectingthe discipline and law education process for military personnel, therole of the contingent of cadres and organizations in disciplinaryeducation for military personnel at grassroots units
Thirdly, some works have clarified the concept and role of
disciplinary education in improving learning outcomes, developingstudent and student character and training quality in schools Clarifyconcepts, characteristics, organizational processes and methods,organizational forms of disciplinary education for cadets at MOS.Some works also go into depth to analyse the situation, point out theimpact factors and requirements, measures to improve the results ofdisciplinary education for cadets at military officers' schools
Fourthly, in the past years, there have been several scientific
works inside and outside the country related to educating QOD forcadets, but presently, there has not been any works researchingcomprehensively and systematically on educating QOD for cadets atMOS under the perspective of the science of education
1.2.2 The issues need addressing in this thesis
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In terms of theory
The thesis continues to conduct general research and clarify concepts
of QOD of cadets; identifying the structure and characteristics of the process
of formation and development of QOD of cadets at MOS
The thesis takes advantages of the previous works’achievements to clarify the concept of QOD for cadets, educatingQOD for cadets at MOS in the current context
The thesis generalizes the factors affecting the education ofQOD for cadets at MOS in the current context
In terms of practice
The thesis conducts the relevant surveys and assesses thereality of educating QOD for cadets at MOS It also points out theadvantages, limitations and the causes of the current situation ofeducating QOD for cadets at MOS presently
The thesis proposes the appropriate measures to improve theeffectiveness of educating QOD for cadets, which contributes toeffectively fusil the training objectives at MOS in the current context
Conclusion of chapter 1
Educating military discipline in general and educating QOD forcadets at MOS in particular are the issue of great importance In the recenttime, there have been a number of authors paying attention to QOD forcadets with a variety of content ranges, subjects, and angles However, therehave been no works thoroughly and comprehensively touching upon theissue of educating QOD for cadets at MOS
Chapter 2 THEORETICAL BASIS OF EDUCATING THE QUALITY OFDISCIPLINE FOR CADETS AT MILITARY OFFICERS
SCHOOLS IN THE CURRENT CONTEXT
2.1 Theoretical issues about the discipline quality of students at military officers' schools
2.1.1 The concept of the quality of discipline of cadets at military officers' schools
2.1.1.1 Military discipline
Military discipline is defined as the overall of all requirements of military commandments and regulations; instructions and orders of superiors, forcing all servicemen to
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of organizations, individuals and technical equipment, ensuring the army to fulfil every task assigned.
Military discipline conveys the political – social sense, it is aform of law of the State institutionalized into the military field;stipulating the performance of duties, tasks, and relationships in thearmy collective The contents of military discipline include theprovisions of the State law related to military activities, request fororders and rules of the army, instructions, and regulations of the unit.Military discipline is considered as one of the factors that create thestrength, ensuring the army always fulfils its tasks in all situations Inaddition, discipline also helps soldiers to comprehensively developtheir personalities, uphold their sense of responsibility, and fulfil theirtasks as ordered
2.1.1.2 The soldiers’ quality of discipline
The soldiers’ quality of discipline is defined as a part of his personality, which includes awareness, attitude and discipline, which are formed and developed in the process of learning, training and practical activities Military personnel carry out the contents of self- discipline in a voluntary and positive style.
Discipline quality is seen as a part of the revolutionarysoldier's personality quality system, which is closely related to otherqualities such as politics, morality, military career, aesthetics andphysical strength Discipline quality is the combination of awareness,attitude, and disciplinary acts, contributing to the beautifulpersonality of the revolutionary soldier The disciplined qualityreflects the deep awareness of politics, ideology and ethicalstandards, and also shows the attitude, responsibility, as well as thequalifications and capabilities of soldiers in fulfilling their tasks
2.1.1.3 The quality of discipline of cadets at military officers' schools
The discipline quality of cadets at military officers' schools is the combination of elements of awareness, attitude, and disciplinary actions, which help students to actively and voluntarily strictly comply with the requirements of State law , military orders, regulations, school rules, orders of the commander, ensuring the fulfilment of all assigned tasks during the training process at schools.
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2.1.2 The structure of discipline quality of cadets at military officers' schools
Cadets’ QOD structure includes the following points:
2.1.2.1 Cadets’ awareness of the quality of discipline
Cadets’ awareness of the quality of discipline is their insight intomilitary discipline that cadets have learned and mastered in the learningand working process Thanks to disciplined disciplines, cadets know how
to distinguish right from wrong and have appropriate attitudes that meetthe standards and requirements of the law, military regulations, rules andregulations of the school, unit Discipline awareness also helps cadetsknow how to review, evaluate and select actions that are consistent withthe State’s law and the army’s discipline
2.1.2.2 Cadets’ attitude towards discipline
Cadets’ attitude towards discipline is the individual's feelings,
feelings, beliefs, needs and interests for the contents of military discipline.The right disciplined attitude will be the internal motivation that partlyhelps cadets to fulfil all the requirements, regulations of the militarydiscipline and their responsibilities and responsibilities without beingurged or reminded by their commanders
2.1.2.3 Cadets’ behaviour towards discipline
Cadets’ behaviour towards discipline is the action of cadets
in accordance with the socio-cultural, political, ethical andprofessional standards, requirements of the State’s law and the army’sregulations, the commanders’ instructions, and the units’ regulations.When cadets’ discipline behaviour reached a level of maturity,regularity and high self-discipline are called the habit of disciplinarybehaviour
2.1.3 The particular features of the process
of forming and developing the disciplined quality
of cadets at military officers' schools
2.1.3.1 The determined bases
They are derived from the model and training objectives of MOSThey are derived from the characteristics of trainees at MOS
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2.1.3.2 The particular features of the process of forming and developing cadets’ disciplined quality
The process of formation and development of students' disciplinaryqualities is closely linked to the goal of training future officers
The process of forming and developing the disciplinedquality of students is systematic
The process of forming and developing the disciplinedquality of students is attached to the learning and training activities ofeach individual
2.2 The theoretical issues on educating the quality of discipline for cadets at military officers' schools in the current context
2.2.1 The concept of educating the quality of discipline for cadets at military officers' schools in the current context
Educating the disciplined quality for cadets at military officers'schools is a process of purposeful, organized impact of education forces
on students, helping them to raise awareness, form attitudes and actions
in accordance with the set standards, contributing to the comprehensivedevelopment of officers' personalities in line with the expectedtraining objectives of schools
The purpose of educating anti-corruption is to help studentsdevelop comprehensively the officers' personality to meet the training goals
The subjects of teaching preventive medicine for studentsinclude educators and educators
The nature of educating preventive education for students isthe process of organizing life, activities and social relationships tohelp students realize and transform disciplinary education contentinto emotions, beliefs, attitudes and practices in accordance with theschools’ training goals
Logically the process of educating preventive education forstudents often goes through stages from awareness education, attitudebuilding and discipline training
2.2.2 Educating the quality of discipline for cadets at military officers' schools in the current context
2.2.2.1 The characteristics of cadets at military officers' schools