However, scientific research activities in universities also reveal many limitations such as mechanisms, policies to support for development of scientific research activities; management
Trang 1VIETNAM NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL
UNIVERSITIES IN THE CURRENT CONTEXT
Major: Education Management Code: 9 14 01 14
SUMMARY OF DOCTORAL THESIS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Supervisors:
1 Prof Dr Tran Cong Phong
2 Dr Trinh Thi Anh Hoa
Hà Nội, 2020
Trang 2the Vietnam National Institute of Educational Sciences
Supervisers: Prof Dr Tran Cong Phong
Dr Trinh Thi Anh Hoa
Reviewer 1:
Reviewer 2:
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The thesis will be defended by the author before the Thesis Assessment Board of Vietnam National Institute of Educational Sciences, at 101 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
At , date month year
The thesis can be found at:
- The National Library of Vietnam
- The Library of Vietnam National Institute of Educational
Sciences
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1 Rationale
Transferring scientific research results (TSRR) into training is a purposeful process The process of TSRR into training is activities of subjects and management objects to unify a certain structure in order to achieve proposed goals of management by performing functions and applying appropriate solutions, principles and tools in management However, scientific research activities in universities also reveal many limitations such as mechanisms, policies to support for development of scientific research activities; management of transfer of research results into training in higher education institutions in general and universities in the agriculture and forestry universities in particular has not been comprehensively evaluated Criteria and standards for measuring research results in training programs and quality have not been systematically formed
so far
Previous studies have been only concerned on relationship between research and training, between lecturers and learners Meanwhile, there are not studies which are focusing on in-depth analysis of factors/manifestations
of TSRR into training, serving of scientific research management and improving quality of training in universities Therefore, research on management of transferring scientific research results into training is very necessary in terms of both theory and practice
2 Research objective
Research objectives are to develop a theoretical framework for the management of transferring scientific research results into training in universities in the current context; assess current situation and propose appropriate solutions to manage TSRR into training at universities of agriculture and forestry
3 Object and subject of the research
3.1 Research object:
Activities of transferring scientific research results into training at universities of agriculture and forestry
Trang 4in reality, the transfer and management of transferring scientific research results into training at agriculture and forestry universities, besides some achievements, still have many limitations and shortcomings and has not yet met requirements of higher education innovation If awareness innovation, applying the PDCA diagram of quality improvement with the goal of TSRR into training are as management content, a system of necessary, feasible and appropriate solutions will be established in order to improve quality of training and scientific research of agriculture and forestry universities in the current context
5 Research contents
5.1 Research on literature review of TSRR management into training
at universities In order to develop a theoretical framework for managing TSRS into training at the universities of agriculture and forestry
5.2 Research on the current status of TSRR into training at at the universities of agriculture and forestry
5.3 Research on the current status of management of TSRR into training at the universities of agriculture and forestry
5.4 Propose solutions for TSRR management into training at agriculture and forestry universities
5.5 Test the necessity and feasibility of the proposed solutions
5.6 Test the necessity and feasibility of one proposed solution
6 Research scope
6.1 Research content: Research on the current status of transfer, transfer management and solutions for transfer management of TSRR into training at the universities of agriculture and forestry
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6.4 Experiment: Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry
7 Approaches and research methods
7.1 Approaches
7.1.1 Approach based on CIPO model
Research on process of TSRR into training at universities based on the CIPO model by UNESCO to identify the basic manifestations of TSRR into training at universities on the basis elements such as Input, Process and Output in the specified Context
7.1.2 Approach based on PDCA management model
This is the main approach of the dissertation that used to conduct research on managing TSRR into training Process management model according to PDCA cycle shows through 04 basic elements: Plan, Do, Check and Act Therefore, the PDCA cycle approach allows the applied research in management to transfer scientific research results into training at agriculture and forestry universities more effectively
7.1.3 Practical Approach
7.2 Methods
7.2.1 Theoretical bases: Collect, analyze and synthesize information and findings of the thesis; Clarify the concepts of core tools, theoretical issues of the thesis; Clarify the characteristics and specific requirements management
to transfer scientific research results into training at agriculture and forestry universities
7.2.2 Practical bases: Investigation method; Interview Method; Data analysis method; statistic analysis
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The Professional Solution is based on creative activities, practical experience of experts related to the research problem Research has used expert method through providing necessary content about the problem to be studied and questionnaire about the manifestations of TSRR into training for experts to choose
In this thesis, the author solicits the opinions of experienced experts on criteria (manifestations) to transfer research results into training and opinions
of experts on proposed management solutions on TSRR into training at ariculture and forestry universities
8 Defending points of the thesis
- Management solutions on TSRR into training at ariculture and forestry universities should be developed based on scientific theories of scientific research, management of scientific research link with training activities and TSRR into training through specific standards (manifestations)
- Management of TSRR into training has to require solutions to promote the strengthes and overcome the current limitations and shortcomings in management of TSRR and training at agriculture and foresty universities
- Management of TSRR into training needs to develop a system of standards, criteria and indicators as good as an evaluation process in order to receive feedback from relevant stakeholders Basically, making is timely adjustments and supplements for continuous improvement according to A-P-D-C-A model
- Based on the results of theoretical research, current status and proposed solutions, conclusions and recommendations that need to be carry out to manage TSRR into training at agriculture and forestry universities, contributing to improve efficiency of scientific research results and training quality at universities
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9.1 Theory
- Based on theories of scientific research, training, knowledge transfer, linking scientific research and training, the thesis has developed theoretical framework on transferring and management of TSRR into training
- The thesis has identified the criteria (manifestations) of TSRR into training at agriculture and forestry universities
- Analysing the correlation of necessary and feasibility of each solution with standard (manifestation) of TSRR into training in order to choose suitable and effective solutions for each transfer management content
- Testing proposed solution of a system of stantdards, criteria and indocators to evaluate the effectiveness of managemen of TSRR into training
at agriculture and forestry in the current context
10 Structure of the thesis
In addtion to the parts of Introduction, Conclusions and Recommendations, References and Appendices, the thesis consists of 03 Chapters:
- Chapter 1: Literature review
- Chapter 2: The current state of management of TSRR into training at agiruclture and forestry universities in the current context
- Chapter 3: Solutions for management of TSRR into training at agiruclture and forestry universities in the current context
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universities 1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Scietific research and its management
Scientific research activities will contribute to improving teaching and learning quality of lecturers and learners Scientific research and scientific research management are basic tasks of universities, it not only contributes
to improve the quality of lecturers, scientists and learners, but also universities perform mission to create knowledge, propagate and apply in teaching as good as requires development of science, technology, economy and society
1.1.2 Issue of TSRR into training
Scientific research of universities is placed in an organic relationship with the training process The training process generally covers elements such as training objectives, training subjects, training program contents, training methods, training conditions It can be seen that, TSRR into training helps both activities of research and training to meet goals and management methods, knowledge process is always created and disseminated continuously and systematically
1.2.3 Issue of TSRR management into training
Linking research and teaching becomes more effective that managing scientific research activities of lecturers is concerned This management not only creates benefit for learners but also both lecturers and university Thereby, new ideas, new research results, and new training programs are improved and developed
1.2 Concepts
1.2.1 Cencpet of scientific research and scientific research results
Many authors have introduced the concepts of scientific research Accordingly, scientific research is a purposeful activity, searching, discovering new understandings of the nature of things, finding new laws, new knowledge and applying it to life The nature of scientific research
Trang 9results is information about laws of things, technological solutions, organization and management, and samples with technically valuable parameters They are represented in reports, publications, tapes, discs and samples In this thesis, scientific research results are understood as information and knowledge that generated from scientific research activities
of lecturers and scientists related to their expertise and training fields
1.2.2 Training, training elements and training management
Training is the process of affecting to a person to make him or her systematically perceive and acquire knowledge and skills for prepare to adapt with working and living environment after learning completion According to the CIPO approach, the elements of training can be determined based on quality of education system that includes the following factors: Context, Input, Process, Output Accordingly, the elements of training include input activities, process activities, output activities associated with the university, local and national context Training management is essentially managing the training process in training institutions, that is, through the management functions to influence the elements of training process to achieve goals, bring efficiency and education quality
1.2.3 TSRR into training
In this thesis, TSRR into training is understood as a process of transferring knowledge from research results of an entity (scientist, lecturer) into the training process through adjusting objectives, content of training programs, adjusting subject structure, subject content, creating new subjects, developing learning materials for teaching, innovating teaching methods, evaluation methods of lecturers, learning methods of student
1.2.4 Management of TSRR into training
The process of TSRR into training is activities of management subjects and objects that there are unified in a certain structure in order to achieve proposed objectives of management by performing functions and applying appropriate solutions, principles and tools in management In this thesis, management of TSRR into training is understood as a process from planning, organizing, implementing, checking, evaluating and adjustmenting to create benefits both of learners and lecturers
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1.3.1 Applying CIPO model to identify manifestations of TSRR into training
Research applied CIPO model of UNESCO to determine the manifestation of TSRR into training
1.3.2 Identifying the manifestations of TSRR into training by professional solution
Based on theoretical research, the thesis has proposed 11 manifestations
of TSRR into training for consulting expert opinion Accordingly, 07 main manifestations (with approval rate of 70% or more of 40 experts) show the results of TSRR into training as a important basis for theoretical research TSRR into training at universities of agriculture forestry, including: 1) Adjusting the objectives and learning outcomes of the training program; 2) Adjusting module structure of training program; 3) Adjusting the module contents of the training program; 4) Creating a new module in training program; 5) Developing the teaching materials of modules in training program; 6) Innovating methods, forms of teaching, examining and evaluating
of lecturers; and 7) Changing learning method of students
1.3.2.1 Adjusting the objectives and learning outcomes in training program
Adjusting objectives and learning outcomes based on scientific research results is to archieve requirements of ability to update knowledge, absorb research results for learning process and improve qualification, creativity of students after graduating
1.3.2.2 Adjusting module structure of training program
Adjusting module structure of training program based on scientific research results should have an overall combination in training program Some authors showed that it is necessary to use mapping tools for giving an overview of module structure, especially for new modules creation from scientific research results in training program
1.3.2.3 Adjusting the module contents of the training program
Adjusting the module content of the training program plays an important role to provide new knowledge for learners The success of training must ensure tranferring knowledge from educational environment to
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1.3.2.4 Creating a new module in training program
Scientific research results create a scientific and practical basis to create new modules The urgent requirements based on scientific research results
to develop new modules in universities to meet the requirements of new knowledge and labor market that is increasingly demanding Choosing new modules must really meet needs of learners
1.3.2.5 Developing the teaching materials of modules in the training program
Developing materials for teaching based on the scientific research results of lecturers is manifested through scientific articles, publications, books
1.3.2.6 Innovating methods, forms of teaching, examining and evaluating of lecturers
Scientific research is a important requirement for lecturers There is an indispensable element for formating new teaching-learning methods at universities Lecturers can find and discover new knowledge, at the same time, it helps students combination of theoretical learning with practice, developing independent thinking and working capacity Scientific research
is also the most effective way for lecturers to improve the quality of their expertise
1.3.2.7 Changing learning method of students
Through scientific research, students receive information from scientific research results, therefore, their perceptions and attitudes about changing learning methods are more positive changed It can be seen that, many arguments in favor of the positive relationship between teaching and research, in which expected benefit of research will be created in teaching as good as for student learning
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1.4.1 Model of process management of TSRR into training
1.4.1.1 Process management model by PDCA cycle
Using the PDCA cycle in management of TSRR into training helps university to make decisions related to academic issues, teaching and research It also currently solve remaining problems in teaching and research management The PDCA cycle is a continuous loop of planning, doing, checking, and acting It provides a simple and effective approach for solving problems and managing change, and it's useful for testing improvement measures on a small scale before updating procedures and working methods
1.4.1.2 Management model of TSRR into training
Management of TSRR into training is a new issue, therefore, besides the elements of the PDCA cycle, the thesis analyzes the arguments of cognitive elements (Awareness) to form the management cycle of TSRR in training Awareness of relevant objects in management is an important element to determine effectiveness of planning, implementation, checking, evaluation and additional adjustment of the contents of management Accordingly, the management model of TSRR into training based on a cycle
of 5 stages, which are: Awareness (A) - Planning (P) - Doing (D) - Checking (C) - Acting (A)
1.4.2 Management TSRR into training by APDCA model
1.4.2.1 Management of TSRR in adjusting the objectives and learning outcomes in training program
Managing adjustment of the objectives and learning outcomes in training program is public to the society not only competencies that students neen to archieve, but also training capacity and quality assurance conditions
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Research results are a basic prerequisite in the process of managing module content adjustments The role of lecturers has an important meaning
to participate in managing additional knowledge of module contents This helps lecturers to change their roles in rational decisions based on research results At the same time, it helps lecturers developing an understanding-oriented attitude and autonomy in research
1.4.2.4 Management of TSRR in creating a new module in training program
The nature of knowledge production in society has changed Knowledge, scientific research, innovation and expertise are becoming increasingly important Many authors have proved that scientific research results have paved formating for new modules
1.4.2.5 Management of TSRR in developing the teaching materials of modules in the training program
If management activities of university are seen as a system of directed and planned impacts of the management subject to the managed object, in order to mobilize maximum resources for quality and effective implementation of training objectives, the materials for training is an important resource of this system
1.4.2.6 Management of TSRR in innovating methods, forms of teaching, examining and evaluating of lecturers
Management of innovating teaching methods and forms is to use more effective forms and methods to improve the quality of teaching, promote positivity, self-reliance and creativity, and competencies
1.4.2.7 Management of TSRR in changing learing methods of students
Management of changing learning methods of students is a part of training management Actually, there is to manage synchronous implementation of elements: objectives, contents, programs, teaching methods and learning methods in training activity management