The seminar is a prestigious academic activity for the mathematics education community to share new trends and research in mathematics as well as modern teaching methods.
On December 21st, in Nha Trang city (Khanh Hoa province), the General Secondary School Mathematics Teaching Association collaborated with the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences and Thai Binh Duong University to organize the “Annual Seminar and Dong Truong on Mathematics Education 2024”. The event was attended by over 100 experts, lecturers, and teachers in the field of mathematics education from across the country.
Professor.Dr. Le Anh Vinh, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences and President of the General Secondary School Mathematics Teaching Association, stated that the seminar serves as a prestigious academic platform for the mathematics education community to share new trends and research in mathematics, as well as modern teaching methodologies.
In recent years, the quality of mathematics education in Vietnam has been steadily improving. Our country has consistently achieved high rankings in international mathematical Olympiads. This success can be largely attributed to students’ self-learning abilities and the effective teaching methods employed by teachers.
Currently, as mathematics plays a vital role in facilitating students’ understanding of other subjects, it requires teachers to move beyond traditional, calculation-centric approaches and adopt innovative teaching methods. Recognizing the importance of digital transformation in mathematics education, Professor Le Anh Vinh emphasizes the need for math teachers to adapt, embrace, and master technology in their teaching practices. This will contribute to enhancing the quality of mathematics education and aligning it with the trends of the times.
Professor.Dr. Dao Van Dong, President of Thai Binh Duong University, emphasized the rapid development of science and high technology fields as the world enters the digital age, where mathematics, as one of the four subjects in STEM education, can meet this demand. With a good foundation in mathematics, students not only develop logical and critical thinking, analytical and synthetic skills, but also have the foundation to understand other scientific subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, etc. This, in turn, contributes to the creation of high-quality STEM products.
Currently, STEM education in Vietnam still applies basic mathematics at the high school level. Therefore, to further improve the quality of STEM education, Professor Dao Van Dong hopes that leading experts will offer their opinions and research directions on this issue, contributing to the continued development of mathematics education and establishing a solid foundation for the young generation of Vietnam to enter the era of the fourth industrial revolution.
According to Mr. Vo Hoan Hai, Director of the Khanh Hoa Department of Education and Training, the sector has implemented numerous programs to enhance mathematics teaching capacity, particularly focusing on strengthening the application of digital technology and active learning methods. However, many challenges remain, from teacher training and curriculum development to improving access for students in disadvantaged areas. Issues such as relating mathematics to real-world applications, integrating mathematics into STEM education, and developing digital competence in mathematics teaching are not only challenges for Khanh Hoa but also pressing issues for mathematics education nationwide.
At the seminar, delegates discussed topics such as: professional development for math teachers, including models for non-observational lesson observation and the application of human learning theories in designing learning tasks with calculators; relating mathematics education to practice and real-world applications; and integrating STEM education into mathematics teaching. Notably, experts and lecturers delved into the topic of mathematics in artificial intelligence, mathematics education specifically for gifted elementary and high school students, and research findings on the use of artificial intelligence in general mathematics education from a didactic perspective.