MANAGING THE ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, AND ENVIRONMENT FIELDS AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM

Auteur/ices

  • Bui Thi Chuyen Academic Affairs Officer, College of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Thai Cong Dan English Lecturer, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejhrms.v9i2.2044

Mots-clés :

learning outcome evaluation, postgraduate education, quality management, higher education, Can Tho University

Résumé

This research investigates the management of learning outcome evaluation activities for postgraduate students in the Agriculture – Fisheries – Environment Fields at Can Tho University, Vietnam. Conducted with 33 management staff and lecturers and 105 postgraduate students, the study addresses the urgent need to enhance high-quality human resources in the context of globalization and a knowledge-based economy. It systematically reviews theoretical foundations and evaluates current practices through surveys and data analysis, revealing a significant perception gap between management, lecturers, and students regarding the fairness and effectiveness of online assessments. Additionally, management staff rated their capacity to implement modern evaluation methods as low, indicating a need for mindset change and professional development. In response, the research proposes comprehensive management measures, including raising awareness among staff, improving planning, innovating organizational approaches, strengthening supervision, and enhancing quality assurance conditions. Recommendations are made for the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, Can Tho University, faculties, lecturers, and postgraduate students to improve evaluation quality and better align learning outcomes with labor market demands. Limitations include the study’s focus on select faculties and evaluation management, suggesting further research is needed to broaden applicability.

Biographies des auteurs

  • Bui Thi Chuyen, Academic Affairs Officer, College of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Ms. Bui Thi Chuyen is currently an Academic Affairs Officer at the College of Environment and Natural Sciences, Can Tho University, Vietnam. Her academic interests include undergraduate and graduate program management, curriculum development, and educational administration.

    Email: btchuyen@ctu.edu.vn.

  • Thai Cong Dan, English Lecturer, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Dr. Thai Cong Dan is a senior English lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam. He earned his PhD in Educational Administration (English Program) from Naresuan University, Thailand (2010), and an M.A. in Cultural Aspects and Literature from the University of Notre Dame du Lac, USA (1999). His research interests include TEFL/TESOL, intercultural communication, curriculum design, testing and evaluation, ESP, and educational administration.

    Email: tcdan@ctu.edu.vn;

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9566-8128.

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Publiée

2025-09-23

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Vol. 9 No 2 (2025)

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