Dạy học nội dung “Bầu trời ban ngày, ban đêm” thuộc chủ đề “Trái đất và bầu trời” môn tự nhiên và xã hội lớp 1 nhằm phát triển năng lực khoa học của học sinh bằng mô hình David Kolb

Abstract

In Vietnam’s 2018 General Education Curriculum, experiential learning is regarded as a core pedagogical orientation for developing primary students’ competencies and character. Within this framework, the Grade 1 Natural and Social Sciences subject - particularly the topic “Earth and Sky”- offers relatable and practical content that lends itself well to experiential activities. These activities allow young learners to explore the natural world in a concrete and engaging manner. This study aims to design and pilot a lesson plan on the subtopic “Daytime and Nighttime Sky,” employing David Kolb’s experiential learning model. The research utilized both theoretical analysis and educational experimentation with two Grade 1 classes at the Vietnam Australia International School - Riverside Campus. A combination of qualitative and quantitative tools was used to collect and analyze data. The findings show a notable improvement in the scientific competencies of the experimental group compared to the control group (mean score increased from 6.63 to 9.08), indicating the effectiveness and applicability of experiential learning for first-grade students.