Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(12B), pp. 8255 - 8261
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082630
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Innovation of University Teaching Methods towards "Maximizing Benefits" of Students in Vietnam

Nguyen Van Hiep ^1,*, Pham Ngoc Tram ^2
1 Thu Dau Mot University, Binh Duong 75109, Vietnam
² Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Thu Dau Mot University, Binh Duong 75109, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

The innovation of university teaching methods is an objective requirement in improving the quality of higher education in Vietnam, in line with world development trends; meeting the requirements of the labor market in the context of deepening international innovation and integration. The university teaching method innovation not only aims to train successful individuals and responsible citizens but also make learners realize the benefits of learning so that they feel confident in understanding a wide range of issues and experiences in university or real life, regardless of any specialization. "Maximizing benefits" is an important argument of rational choice theory initiated in 1961 by the American sociologist George Homans (1910-1989). The rational choice theory states that people for the benefit of people will actively maximize their advantage in all situations, and try to minimize losses. So, each individual must calculate and consider making the most reasonable decision of his own. On the basis of providing an overview of the problem "Maximizing benefits" of the theory of reasonable choice, this article will apply this point of view to innovate university teaching methods in the context of Vietnam's deepening innovation and integration.

KEYWORDS
Innovation, University Teaching Methods, Maximizing Benefits, Rational Choice Theory

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Nguyen Van Hiep , Pham Ngoc Tram , "Innovation of University Teaching Methods towards "Maximizing Benefits" of Students in Vietnam," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 12B, pp. 8255 - 8261, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082630.

(b). APA Format:
Nguyen Van Hiep , Pham Ngoc Tram (2020). Innovation of University Teaching Methods towards "Maximizing Benefits" of Students in Vietnam. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12B), 8255 - 8261. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082630.