How does STEAM help students?

STEAM giúp ích cho học sinh như thế nào? - Ảnh 1. — Applying STEAM in scientific research is no longer a man's story - Photo: NTCC

Help students become more confident

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. By integrating art into the fields of science and engineering, STEAM education creates a diverse and rich learning method, helping students better understand abstract concepts and apply them to real life.

STEAM education will provide essential knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an arts-integrated approach.

STEAM giúp ích cho học sinh như thế nào? - Ảnh 2. — Through STEAM activities, students will learn a lot of new knowledge, helping them orient their studies and build self-confidence. - Photo: NTCC

MSc. Christopher Bradley - Principal of Victoria School - South Saigon, said that the school teaches according to 6 methods and STEAM-oriented teaching is one of them.

"The school integrates science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics to support students in developing communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration skills, confidently moving towards the future.

In addition, the experiential learning and project-based learning program will also integrate activities such as: Learning and learning about businesses in science, engineering, robotics, organizing events, STEAM festivals with a variety of activities to experience inventions, scientific experiments, and robotics assembly..." - Master Christopher Bradley said.

Mr. Christopher Bradley shared: "In addition, the school also equips modern science laboratories and invention rooms at the facilities so that students have quality research space.

The school has established a STEAM - Robotics Club for students to participate in daily activities after school hours. The school's students also participate in many STEAM-related competitions, creating a useful playground to help students gain experience, become more interested in learning and develop many skills."

Parent Tran Ha Trong Khiem shared: "My child really likes learning about robotics. Every time there are related activities or lessons, he is fascinated and spends time researching and studying.

Recently, my child and his friends participated in a Robot competition. I saw that he developed a lot in his thinking, reasoning, and presentation skills through these activities."

STEAM giúp ích cho học sinh như thế nào? - Ảnh 3. — STEAM application helps students become more confident and bold - Photo: NTCC

Many scientific research topics

"With the topic 'Building a project from bio-waste to children's toys' - student Nguyen Nhat Tri (grade 6.1) won first prize in the contest 'Presenting initiatives according to the United Nations' sustainable development goals', at the Global Youth Summit - Viet Nam Global Youth Summit 2024.

At the first AI arena in Vietnam using humanoid robots, a creative and scientific playground for students in Vietnam (BOGOG 2024), the school also had 10 students (5 teams) participating and won 5 awards in the preliminary round.

In addition, the school's students also apply STEAM to participate in other competitions such as: Nha Be District's Technical Skill; Design for change community change initiative..." - Mr. Christopher Bradley - Principal of Victoria School - South Saigon informed.

"The competitions are a useful playground for school students to compete with domestic and international candidates, helping them develop skills in research, science, logical thinking, presentation, debate and foreign language skills.

At the same time, it increases students' love and interest in learning, especially in the STEAM field" - Master Christopher Bradley said.

From these successes, the school also hopes to promote gender equality in the field of education, so that scientific research will no longer be a field exclusively for men.

"The generation of modern women with a passion for science, engineering, and technology of the future are none other than today's school-age girls. Not only that, with the trend of STEAM, opportunities are increasingly expanding for women because it seems to be a huge advantage.

Each of us can bring to students the love and then the desire to participate and contribute to the development of STEM - STEAM fields in Vietnam and the world" - Mr. Christopher Bradley confided.

More research programs for female students

On the morning of September 30, the "STEAM FOR GIRLS - GREEN STEAM FOR FEMALE STUDENTS 2024" competition will officially open at Victoria School - South Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City. The program will take place until October 4, with many activities such as sightseeing, experiential learning, project implementation and educational forums on Renewable Energy and Climate Change.

The event was organized by the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences (Ministry of Education and Training) in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Victoria School Education System, with the aim of promoting the participation of female students in the field of STEAM, and STEAM education for female students in schools.

This is not only a competition but also a forum and playground to connect students from all over the country and other countries, helping them access the STEAM education model, acquire new knowledge and skills, including problem-solving and creative thinking, while opening up a space for learning, exchange and experience as a foundation to create sustainable values and confidently step into the future.