05/08/2026
The conference was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Chi Thanh and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dau Ba Thin, both Vice Rectors of the University; Le Van Thang, MA, Vice Principal of Thong Nhat Secondary and High School; representatives from the University's functional departments; and a large number of staff, lecturers, and students from the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Phuong, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, delivering the opening remarks
In her opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Phuong, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, stressed that in modern higher education, assessment is no longer merely the final stage, but an integral component throughout the entire educational process. An outcome-based approach requires assessment to measure learners' competencies through concrete evidence, rather than testing knowledge alone.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Chi Thanh, Vice Rector of the University,
speaking at the conference
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dau Ba Thin, Vice Rector of the University,
speaking at the conference
Across 15 scientific presentations, the conference offered a multidimensional view of outcome-based assessment. The studies clarified the theoretical foundations and explored the relationship between course learning outcomes (CLOs) and program learning outcomes (PLOs), while underscoring the importance of constructive alignment among learning objectives, teaching methods, and assessment activities.
Le Van Thang, MA, Vice Principal of Thong Nhat Secondary and High School, speaking at the conference
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Tu Anh, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, presenting at the conference
Many presentations also called for more diverse assessment tools and methods, including building rubrics, developing question banks, and expanding authentic and practice-based assessment methods that more fully capture learners' competencies. Practice-based studies in fields such as tourism, social work, and teacher education showed that assessment must be closely tied to the demands of each profession, with a strong emphasis on practical skills and applied competence.
Digital transformation and the growing use of artificial intelligence in assessment also drew strong interest from delegates. While technology was seen as an opportunity to improve assessment effectiveness, participants agreed it also raises new demands around academic integrity, data security, and data reliability.
Dr. Le Kim Dung, Head of the Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, presenting at the conference
Dr. Dao Thanh Thuy, Head of the Department of Vietnamese Studies and Tourism, Faculty of Social Sciences, presenting at the conference
The presentations and discussions surfaced several core issues: the need for close alignment among learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessment tools; the importance of building an assessment system that is diverse yet standardized; and the value of using assessment data effectively to drive continuous improvement in educational quality.
Dr. Luu Thi Thanh Thuy, Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences,
presenting at the conference
Dr. Nguyen Thi Duyen, Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences,
presenting at the conference
One point of particular emphasis was the central role of learners themselves. Students are not merely the subjects of assessment; they need to take an active part in the self-assessment process, understand the learning outcomes clearly, and take ownership of developing their own competencies.
Beyond academic exchange, the conference helped bridge theory with the practical realities of academic management, shaping a new way of thinking about assessment — one that assesses in order to demonstrate learning outcomes, to develop learners' competencies, and to improve the quality of education.
Delegates taking a group photo at the conference
This conference made clear the University's determination to reform - shifting from knowledge-based assessment to competency measurement, and from traditional methods to a modern assessment ecosystem - thereby helping enhance educational quality and meet society's increasingly high expectations.
Written by: Pham Huyen (Hong Duc University Website)