Students say their teachers are getting a bit old these days.

At the "Ho Chi Minh City Leaders Meet and Listen to Children" program on the morning of May 29th, students attracted attention when they commented that most of their teachers are now elderly.

"We want to do it, even if it's wrong or bad."

Specifically, student Nguyen Khang, class 5/2, Phu Loi Primary School, Phu Loi Ward, expressed: "As everyone knows, in the new era, we really need to learn subjects like digital citizenship, STEM, and other natural science subjects. But in remote areas like Binh Duong or the former Ba Ria - Vung Tau, students usually only get to see models, look through textbooks, or see examples; we rarely get to interact directly or do the work ourselves. Although we can touch and feel them, they are not our own creations."

Nguyen Khang expressed his wishes and suggestions at the program.

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And Khang said emotionally, "We want to learn, we want to do it, even if it's wrong, even if it's bad. But we don't have enough materials, and the teachers don't have enough experience to discuss those issues with us."

Expressing his thoughts and feelings, Khang suggested: "We should organize intensive training courses for teachers so that they can gain more experience and communicate better with us during class. Because currently, there are quite a lot of older teachers in our country."

At the same time, the student hopes that leaders at all levels will pay more attention to organizing technology and STEM education in schools in a practical way and create opportunities for students to directly experience it. Students want not only to see displayed products but also to think for themselves, do things themselves, experiment, make mistakes and correct them to understand the lesson more deeply, develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Khang also suggested that leaders at all levels pay attention to investing in equipment and practical classrooms.

I don't know who to share with, I have no one to confide in.

Pointing out a very worrying but widespread reality in the lives of teenagers, Cao Quynh Thu, a student in class 8A4 at Thai Van Lung Secondary School, Tam Binh Ward, stated that when faced with difficulties, they completely lack a reliable guide, a safe haven to confide in, share their feelings with, and receive guidance on how to cope with life's pressures.

Cao Quynh Thu stated that nowadays, young people face various psychological problems in their lives and studies.

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The letter stated: "Currently, in our lives and studies, we young people are all facing psychological problems. We don't know who to share with, we don't have anyone to confide in. If we share with our parents, we face a generation gap and difficulties in communicating; if we share with friends, we lack experience, understanding, and compatibility; and if we share with teachers, we feel shy and afraid."

Based on real-life experiences, Thu said that when concerns aren't addressed promptly, many people tend to seek help from online groups or AI for support. However, advice that doesn't come from the real world can lead to many negative consequences.

The letter requests that the school invest more in building a school-based psychological counseling model, with psychology experts available to share with students, especially those in adolescence. At the same time, more programs and activities should be implemented to involve parents and students together, thereby bridging the generation gap and allowing them to sit down and share their thoughts in a relaxed and intimate manner.

"Before letting students venture into the virtual world, please give us a hand strong enough to trust us, understand us, and listen to us so we can share all our feelings," Thu expressed her wish.

Also concerned about students' mental health, Nguyen Ngoc Bao An, class 6/1, Thong Tay Hoi Secondary School, Thong Tay Hoi Ward, proposed an "Online emotional warning system".

Bao An believes that when children participate in social media, the system will use artificial intelligence to identify emotions through writing or behavior. If it detects that a child is sad, being bullied, or showing signs of stress, the system will send alerts to parents or teachers for timely support. For example, if a child writes many sad sentences, the system will remind adults to pay attention. The effect of this solution is to protect children's mental well-being, helping them always feel safe, cared for, and not abandoned in the online world.

Speaking at the program, Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, said he was very impressed with the students' suggestions and recommendations.

In particular, Mr. Hieu mentioned the student's comment about teachers nowadays being a bit old. The Department will take note of this and provide training and professional development for teachers, as well as change teaching methods. According to Mr. Hieu, students greatly need communication and interaction between teachers and students.

Mr. Hieu acknowledged all the students' opinions and affirmed that, in the spirit of receptiveness and attentiveness, the Department would synthesize all of their suggestions into solutions categorized by topic so that all schools throughout the city would be aware of the students' thoughts, aspirations, suggestions, and ideas.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hoc-sinh-noi-thay-co-hien-nay-da-hoi-gia-185260529150752413.htm