Ha Anh Phuong during a lesson at Huong Can High School in Phu Tho province (Photo: VNA) Participating in the hybrid event, the Muong ethnic teacher shared herknowledge on using STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)education methods for students of ethnic minorities.
In her presentation, she also shared her experience working on a long-termproject that addresses cyberbullying.
Phuong is known for her teaching model, in which she connects her students,most of whom are of ethnic minorities, to their peers worldwide via video call.
This method allows her students to access different cultures and moderneducation models from where they live in Vietnam's northern mountainous area.
Phuong also received numerous accolades for her work in education from theVarkey Foundation, Microsoft, and Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training(MoET).
She is among the four educators from Vietnam who receive Thailand's PrincessMaha Chakri Award (PMCA) for their significant educational contributions.
Established in 2015, the biennial award seeks to promote the development of theteaching profession and advance educational development and strengtheninternational relations in this field.
"Teachers are at the heart of the recovery of our education system andplay a significant role in supporting the social, economic, and cultural lifeof societies," said Thai education minister Treenuch Thienthong as sheacknowledged the COVID-induced impact on children's learning.
In her address to the event, Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn said:"The role of a teacher in education goes beyond teaching in school. Ateacher must also carry out the role of an external parent, a coach, acounsellor, a mentor, and a role model."
While the pandemic disrupted students' learning due to school closures, it alsobrought many pedagogical innovations to replace traditional classroom teaching.
In adapting to the "new normal, " teachers must link their curricula,teaching methods, learning materials, and student learning assessments toonline platforms.
All of these efforts are to reach the educational goal of students being morecapable in a safe and healthy environment.
The Princess said: "Teachers are responsible for developing a learningenvironment to motivate students to learn, within and without the boundaries ofa safe and contained classroom.
"To help teachers cope with those challenges, various parties have to supportthem with needed facilities, training, and appropriate policies. I am verypleased that the 4th Princess Maha Chakri Award Forum will provide platformsfor the eleven 2021 PMCA Awardees to demonstrate their teachinginnovations."/.
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