Enhancing Innovation in Higher Education: Bac Lieu University Hosts Academic Conference on Learning and Outcome-Based Assessment

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Bac Lieu University will organize a national scientific conference entitled:
“Innovating Teaching Methods and Assessment to Meet Program Learning Outcomes”,
scheduled for July 11, 2025, at the university’s main campus. The event is expected to welcome approximately 70 delegates, including academic leaders, lecturers, researchers, and education experts from universities, local education departments, and affiliated institutions.

Creating a Forum for Higher Education Reform

On July 11, 2025, at the Main Hall of the Administrative Building – Bac Lieu University, a scientific conference will be held under the theme:
“Innovating Teaching Methods and Learning Assessment to Meet Program Learning Outcomes.”
This event will gather more than 70 delegates from universities, educational institutions, and regulatory bodies. It marks not only a platform for academic exchange but also a concrete step forward in higher education reform—one that emphasizes learner-centered approaches and authentic outcome-based education.

bjectives – From Knowledge to Competence

The conference addresses a fundamental question of modern education:
How can teaching and assessment methods truly support students in developing comprehensive competencies—from critical thinking and technical skills to employability in a fast-changing labor market?

Key objectives include:

• Introducing modern teaching methods and practical assessment tools aligned with competency-based education

• Promoting applied research in teaching and quality assurance

• Strengthening collaboration between universities, provincial education departments, and schools to build a holistic education innovation ecosystem

• Serving as a catalyst for curriculum reform to meet national and global integration demands

Key Academic Topics

The conference will explore ten key themes, including:

1. Active and interdisciplinary learning in the digital age

2. Designing learning outcomes and lessons aligned with competencies

3. Technology in assessment: from digital tools to AI applications

4. Industry-linked teaching methods

5. Flexible and multidimensional instructional design

6. Diversified assessment forms: portfolio, peer review, project-based learning

7. Assessment tools and rubrics for each learning outcome

8. Process-oriented assessment over traditional final exams

9. Assessing professional and practical adaptability skills

10. Integrating teaching–assessment–employment: from theory to implementation

Strengthening Regional Collaboration in Education

The event will welcome speakers from:

• Universities such as Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Can Tho University, and Dong Thap University

• Bac Lieu Department of Education and Training

• Local high schools, preschools, and media agencies

Six keynote speakers will present research and innovative teaching-assessment models, providing valuable insights for building an effective, sustainable higher education ecosystem.

Important Dates

• Event Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 (7:30 AM)

• Venue: 3rd Floor – Administrative Building, Bac Lieu University No. 1, 178 Vo Thi Sau Street, Ward 8, Bac Lieu City

• Deadline for Paper Submission: July 4, 2025

• Submission Email: nphoang@blu.edu.vn

Submission Guidelines

1. General Requirements:

The paper must be original, academically rigorous, and unpublished.

2. Submission Format:
File type.doc/.docx Send to: nphoang@blu.edu.vn

3. Technical Formatting:

• Max 10 A4 pages; Times New Roman, font size 12, single spacing

• Margins: top/bottom 35mm; left 30mm; right 25mm

• Figures and tables: PNG/JPG/WMF, max size 7×14 cm, numbered and titled above

• Equations: MathType, numbered on the right

• Citation style: APA 7th Edition

4. Structure:

• Title in Vietnamese and English (UPPERCASE, bold, centered)

• Author’s name, affiliation, and contact email (*)

• Abstract (200–250 words) and keywords (min. 3) – in both Vietnamese and English

• Main Sections:

  1. Introduction

  2. Research Methodology

  3. Results and Discussion

  4. Conclusion

• Acknowledgements (if applicable),References (APA7),Appendices (if any)

• file detail Here

Global Integration and Market-Driven Education

A key highlight of this conference is the strategic alignment between learning outcomes and labor market needs. Discussions aim to redefine success in higher education—not merely as graduation, but as career readiness.

This academic forum reflects Vietnam’s growing commitment to transforming higher education amidst globalization and digital transformation. With wide participation from educators, policymakers, and experts, the conference is expected to lay the groundwork for practical reforms in teaching and assessment practices.