The young teacher's passion for science.

Without intending to pursue a career in teaching, but driven by a passion for creativity and a desire to inspire the younger generation, Mr. Mai Thanh Hai (born in 1998, a lecturer at Long An College) chose an unexpected yet enthusiastic path: becoming a "seed planter" of science for students.

After graduating from high school, Mai Thanh Hai studied Automation Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education . With a proactive attitude, after graduation, he worked at several companies for three years to gain practical experience. During his time in these corporate environments, he had the opportunity to mentor student interns.

“At that time, I simply thought about sharing my experience with the students, but the more I guided them, the more I enjoyed it. Before I knew it, I realized I could have a long-term career in teaching,” Hai shared. That was also the turning point that led him to decide to study pedagogy and apply to Long An College.

Mr. Mai Thanh Hai, a lecturer at Long An College, creates opportunities for students to conduct scientific research together, helping them enhance their knowledge.

Having worked and taught Electronics for almost two years now, the young teacher found his early days on the podium to be a significant challenge. “Previously, I only supervised a few students during practical sessions, but in formal classes, each class has dozens of students, each with their own personality – some are overly energetic, others are sensitive… so teachers need to understand their needs and adapt their teaching methods accordingly. In a practical learning environment with electronic equipment, even a small mistake can be very dangerous, so teaching requires extreme caution and patience,” Mr. Hai shared.

Beyond his teaching duties, Mr. Hai is also particularly passionate about scientific research. After teaching at the school for some time, the school administration facilitated his participation in visits, training courses, and exchange programs with other institutions.

From those trips, he realized that the school still lacked many teaching aids. So the young teacher embarked on a scientific research journey. The school provided him with a room to use as a research lab and funded the purchase of some equipment and materials.

However, purchasing specialized components in Long An proved difficult due to the lack of specialized electronics stores. Mr. Hai had to frequently order them online or travel to Ho Chi Minh City to find them, which was time-consuming. Nevertheless, the initial results have somewhat compensated for his efforts. Currently, he has completed several products such as an egg incubator, an upgraded remote-controlled car, and a robotic arm (4-axis and 6-axis versions) for direct use in teaching.

"These products would cost two to three times more if purchased externally compared to researching and manufacturing them ourselves. Moreover, making the devices myself allows me to gain a deeper understanding of their operating principles, enabling me to explain them clearly to students," said Professor Hai.

Teacher Mai Thanh Hai is researching and upgrading remote-controlled vehicles.

Furthermore, Mr. Hai has upgraded the remote-controlled vehicle to a modern level: it can move sideways without turning around. He is currently researching the possibility of adding a robotic arm or an object detection sensor system to the vehicle. One of the projects Mr. Hai has been nurturing and dedicating much effort to is upgrading the robotic arm to automatically move according to human will, aiming to assist people with disabilities . If successful, this device will not only be valuable in teaching but also carry profound humanitarian significance.

Professor Hai always creates opportunities for students who wish to engage in research to participate in small projects and topics. As a result, many students not only learn theory but also get to directly "touch" real equipment and machinery, thereby understanding and appreciating their chosen field more.

With passion and a constant drive to encourage creativity in his students, Mr. Hai is a modern-day teacher who not only imparts knowledge but also inspires them.

Khanh Duy

Source: https://baolongan.vn/ngon-lua-dam-me-khoa-hoc-cua-thay-giao-tre-a193127.html