INTEGRATING SOFT SKILLS INTO TEACHING SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE CONTRIBUTES TO CREATING EXCITEMENT AND IMPROVING STUDYING QUALITY FOR STUDENTS OF TRA VINH UNIVERSITY

Within the scope of this article, a survey of 250 students, who represent various branches and faculties of Tra Vinh University, was conducted to collect necessary information for the analysis and assessment of current teaching methods and techniques and to evaluate the needs of learning soft skills as well as the important of  applying soft skills in learning, social life and future careers. The research was not only to identify students’ perceptions about the role and importance of soft skills in learning as well as the practical use for social situation but also to evaluate the reality of using soft skills in learning, teaching and partly reflecting students’application of soft skills in society. Therefore, the research results will contribute to raising the awareness of students, lecturers and curriculum writers in schools about this issue. At the same time, on the basis of the current situation and research results, the author also raises a number of requirements and activities to integrate soft skills in teaching specialized knowledge contributing to improving teaching and learning quality at the School effectively.