Thiết kế chủ đề giáo dục STEM trong dạy học môn Toán lớp 3 ở thành phố Đà Lạt

Abstract

STEM education is an important educational direction that the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam has implemented in recent years. This modern educational approach focuses on connecting theoretical knowledge with real-life practices, helping learners develop comprehensively in knowledge, skills, and attitudes. STEM education is considered a crucial solution to promote training in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, foreign languages, and computer science within the general education curriculum. Elementary education is a foundational level, featuring a high degree of integration among subjects such as Mathematics, Science (Natural and Social), Technology, and Arts, with the goal of linking knowledge to practical life. Accordingly, STEM education has been systematically implemented at the elementary level according to the Ministry's general regulations and specified through various documents. However, during implementation, elementary teachers encounter numerous difficulties in proposing STEM lessons, organizing educational activities, and evaluating STEM education. This article proposes a process for constructing and designing STEM topics in 3rd-grade Mathematics. It suggests those themes that align with the curriculum and the integration of subjects with STEM-based illustrations for teacher uses. This research aims to support elementary teachers in effectively implementing STEM education.