Abstract

As higher education increasingly emphasizes competency development and learner engagement, innovation in teaching political theory courses has become essential. In Scientific Socialism, group discussions can promote active participation, critical thinking, collaboration, and the application of theoretical knowledge to practical issues. However, their effectiveness may be limited by superficial discussion topics, unequal participation among group members, insufficient connections between learning tasks and real-world contexts, and assessment practices that do not adequately reflect individual contributions. This article proposes measures to improve the organization, implementation, and assessment of group discussions in teaching Scientific Socialism at Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport.

Keywords: Effectiveness, group discussions, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Scientific Socialism, students, teaching solutions.