Nearly 500 Vinh city students participate in STEM Festival
(Baonghean.vn) - This is a practical activity that contributes to creative content, innovative teaching methods of the industry, and spreads STEM teaching methods among teachers.
On the morning of April 11, Vinh City Department of Education and Training organized the Stem festival for the 2023-2024 school year.
This is the third year the program has been implemented with the participation of nearly 500 students from kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools throughout the city.
With the theme "Inspiring passion, awakening creativity, towards the future", this year's STEM festival is held with many exciting activities.
In the competition "Sunbot Arena - young technology leader", preschool students begin to get acquainted with many scientific concepts, thereby nurturing their souls and love for science.
For primary and secondary school students, the STEM festival will be an opportunity for them to express their passion for scientific and technical creativity; demonstrate logical thinking; and demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical knowledge acquired in subjects to solve practical problems with the following competitions: Design and manufacture of racing car models; Manufacturing and programming of Robotics.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Hoang Phuong Thao - Head of the City's Department of Education and Training said: The skills of students developed in the competitions are the necessary abilities and qualities of students in the era of technology 4.0.
Over the years, with the implementation of the 2018 General Education Program, students have always been placed at the center of teaching and educational activities to promote their abilities and qualities. In particular, the application of STEM education in schools has proven to be appropriate and effective.
With the above meaning, the STEM festival will contribute to the successful implementation of the 2018 General Education Program that Vinh city education is determined to carry out.
The city will also gradually build the STEM festival into an annual scientific playground, arousing students' passion for scientific research and applying knowledge of subjects to solve practical problems.
Through the activities of the daySTEM Associationto raise awareness of STEM education in schools; promote and encourage the movement of learning, scientific research, and develop students' creativity.
This is also a practical activity that contributes to creative content, innovative teaching methods of the industry, and spread STEM teaching methods among teachers.
By coming to this program, the Organizing Committee also hopes that parents and teachers will better understand the meaning of scientific research for students.
From there, we will support, nurture dreams, encourage and create conditions for students to participate in scientific research and creative activities right in the classroom environment.
