Curriculum Development in Higher Education - from Theory to Practice at University of Education - Hanoi National University in the Context of University Autonomy Implementation

Abstract

In the trend of innovation and autonomy in higher education, curriculum development plays an important role for each university to affirm its quality and position. This paper argues that a new meaning for undergraduate Curriculum must be developed to reflect the University's autonomy, and ensure efficiency. This will require renewed discussion about many aspects of curriculum in higher education, from theory to practice. With that meaning, this paper also reflects the result of a study on the curriculum development of the University of Education (UED) - one of the member unit of Hanoi National University (VNU), in order to assess the degree of autonomy and effectiveness of the curriculum and  proposing solutions to ensure the quality of training, realize the vision and mission of the University.