Lessons without copying: Nghe An teacher makes students fascinated

(Dan Tri) - Not wanting students to get bored with lessons that only require taking notes, teacher Doan Thi Anh Suong (Nghe An) turned the lesson into an experience to help students be excited and gain national pride.

The idea started from a real need in the classroom.

Teacher Doan Thi Anh Suong, a teacher at Le Loi Primary School, Nghe An , said that primary school students are inherently very active, curious and interested in colors, images and games rather than the traditional form of "teacher lectures - students copy".

According to the teacher, children will learn better when they participate in activities, interact and explore on their own. Therefore, the female teacher hopes that each exercise is no longer a task that must be completed, but becomes an interesting experience that helps children remember naturally.

Students role-play historical figures, reenacting events in teacher Anh Suong's class (Photo: NVCC).

From that desire, the game "Decode the picture" was born and quickly became a highlight in teacher Anh Suong's classes.

In this game, each question is given corresponding to a colored box on a pre-designed layout. When students answer correctly, they get to color in that box; gradually, the picture hidden behind each colored box is revealed.

This visual learning method not only creates curiosity but also stimulates students' thinking and teamwork abilities.

Teacher Anh Suong recalls a special lesson when teaching the lesson “Thang Long - Hanoi ”. The images hidden behind the colored boxes included the map of Vietnam, the national flag, September 2, 1945 and the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh. The lesson was not only exciting but also left the students with an unforgettable memory of national pride.

Looking forward to her lessons, Cao Bao Chi, class 4A, expressed: “I really like Ms. Suong’s lessons because we get to play and still learn a lot. When I decode the pictures into a map of Vietnam, I feel very proud and remember the knowledge longer.”

Students' finished products after participating in the activity "Decoding the picture" (Photo: NVCC).

According to the female teacher, the ultimate goal is to help students love learning, actively receive knowledge and know how to relate it to life.

“Teachers are not only imparters of knowledge but also sources of inspiration. When students feel involved, respected and able to voice their opinions, learning becomes a journey rather than a task,” said teacher Anh Suong.

Positive change from students: From passive to active

After a period of implementing creative methods, positive changes in students were clearly revealed. Instead of passively listening, they actively raised their hands to speak, asked questions, debated with each other and even prepared lessons at home.

In terms of learning outcomes, the ability to remember and reproduce knowledge is significantly improved; students can briefly summarize lessons, relate them to real life situations, or confidently express their own opinions.

At the same time, creativity and teamwork skills are also strongly developed. According to the teacher, when students are involved in multi-sensory experiences, knowledge becomes more vivid and profound.

Teacher Doan Thi Anh Suong, teacher at Le Loi Primary School, Nghe An (Photo: NVCC).

Not stopping at a single form, teacher Anh Suong also actively applies many rich activities such as decoding secret messages, filling in blanks, playing historical characters to recreate events, learning through small projects such as learning about local culture and designing digital galleries.

At the same time, Nghe An teachers bring technology into the classroom through 360 VR virtual reality experiences or 3D learning material display platforms, making lessons closer to life and more attractive to students in the digital age.

In addition, her class regularly organizes tours of historical sites, combining learning with practical experience so that students can touch history with real emotions.

Despite many positive results, teacher Anh Suong also admitted that the innovation journey has never been easy. Teachers have to spend more time preparing lessons, designing learning materials, and coordinating tools, while class sizes are large and the level of understanding among students is not equal. The pressure from the program's progress is also a big difficulty.

“I often prepare in advance, coordinate with colleagues, take advantage of available materials and always have backup plans, flexibly adjusting to suit each class,” teacher Anh Suong shared.

Wishing that many other teachers can access and replicate this model, Ms. Suong believes that strong support from schools and the education sector is needed.

Students enthusiastically participate in creative activities in teacher Anh Suong's class (Photo: NVCC).

Sharing about the innovative methods of teachers, Ms. Bui Thi Doan Trang, Principal of Le Loi Primary School, highly appreciated the creativity and enthusiasm that Ms. Suong brought to the classroom.

“Experiential activities such as decoding pictures or learning through games not only make students more excited about the lesson, but also develop their thinking, collaboration skills and ability to explore. This is the direction that the school always encourages and will continue to expand in the future,” Ms. Trang shared.

Phuong Thao

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/nhung-tiet-hoc-khong-chep-bai-co-giao-nghe-an-khien-hoc-tro-me-man-20251120113724977.htm