Many first grade parents were surprised when they first learned math with their children in the 'Open Classroom'. With the question 'what is it like to learn math in English?', many parents also experienced the first lesson in second and third grade.
What is it like to learn math in English?
Although it is known that English and math are included in the child's timetable, many parents of Hoa Binh Primary School, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City may not know how the class is conducted. On the morning of March 4, in the "Open House - Open Classroom" activity, parents of class 3/1 were able to attend a math class in English with their children. The lecture was conducted by Mr. Dewald, an American teacher, and Ms. Phuong Thi, the school's English teacher, with the content about multiplication.
Math lesson in English at class 3/1, Hoa Binh Primary School, District 1
In class 2/2 and 2/3, the English - math class was also lively, with teachers including Mr. Jeremiah Ruppe, an American, and Mr. Hung Son, the school's English teacher, with content about shapes and blocks (Shapes). In the school yard, students and parents also experienced many interesting English - science activities such as practicing the experiment of a volcano erupting from baking soda and dishwashing liquid; making cards for mothers and grandmothers on March 8 with wishes in English.
Ms. Huynh Nguyen Yen Nhi, head of the English group at Hoa Binh Primary School, said that normally, most foreign teachers will choose to teach science lessons in English in activities with observers because the visual sense, materials, teaching aids, etc. in the lesson will be more vivid, and teachers and students will experience many interesting experiments together. However, today the school wants native teachers and English teachers of the school to conduct math in English so that parents can have a realistic view of English math and especially answer the question: What is the difference between learning math in English and learning math in Vietnamese?
In particular, this is also a way for parents to better understand how the 2018 GeneralEducation Program changes teaching methods, learning methods, and educational methods. Parents can learn more about the subjects in the school program, especially math and English, what qualities and abilities students develop, what parents need to do to accompany their children...
In grade 2, the lesson about shapes in English is taught by Mr. Jeremiah Ruppe, an American, and Mr. Hung Son, the school's English teacher.
Parents come to class, learn math in English with their children, to better understand the program.
"After attending the lessons, many parents expressed that "now they understand how to learn math in English". Some parents also wondered why children had learned multiplication in the math textbooks in the first semester, but students only learned it in English in the second semester? This is a good question. We inform parents that firstly, this teaching plan follows the educational program framework of the Department of Education and Training. Secondly, when they have mastered math knowledge (including multiplication) in the first semester, in the second semester, students can apply it flexibly and calculate faster in English", Ms. Yen Nhi added.
Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Principal of Hoa Binh Primary School, said that the goal of the open class is for parents to directly observe and participate with their children in the school's English classes. Through practical lessons, parents will know their children's abilities; together with teachers, they will develop their children's potential, passion, nurture and maximize their English ability to make English the second language in schools. This is also a way to increase the connection between family and school to accompany and better educate students.
Students experience card making, science discovery... in English
Students learn science in English
First grade parents go to math class with their children
On February 21, in order to help parents have an overview of the 2018 General Education Program and better understand the teaching method of math for grade 1, Nguyen Van Tran Primary School, Da Phuoc Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City organized the "Open Class" topic to welcome many parents with grade 1 children to study math with their children in the lesson "Numbers up to 40 (period 1)".
Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyen, Vice Principal of the school, said that with open classrooms, parents can join their children in class and thus have the opportunity to observe how teachers organize individualized teaching, suitable to each student's ability, while also practicing communication skills, cooperation and mathematical thinking.
Parents of first graders join their children in math class at Nguyen Van Tran Primary School, Binh Chanh District.
Parents say the way math is taught today is very different from the classes they experienced as children.
In math in grade 1, in a lesson, teachers apply many teaching methods and forms to help students develop many abilities.
Ms. Kim Tuyen also explained more clearly in the first grade math lesson, in the lesson "Numbers up to 40 (lesson 1)", some teaching methods and forms that teachers have applied such as the visual method, helping students approach knowledge from the concrete (cake) to the abstract (cube model); the open-ended question-and-answer method, encouraging students to think, ask questions and develop their thinking; the practice-practice method, enhancing the ability to apply knowledge in practice...
In addition, organizing interactive study groups helps students develop cooperation and exchange skills; individual activities with assignment sheets help students practice self-study and problem-solving skills...
Many attractive open classes
To help parents understand the 2018 General Education Program, thereby accompanying their children to study effectively at home, a good way is to invite parents to join their children in the classroom to study subjects and participate in many educational activities. The "Open Classroom" model is being effectively implemented in many primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City. Such as Tran Hung Dao Primary School, District 1; Thuan Kieu Primary School, District 12; Dinh Tien Hoang Primary School, District 1...
At Hoa Binh Primary School, District 1, not only does the Open House class welcome parents to study with their children in English, the school also organizes for parents to study with their children in math, Vietnamese, experiential activities, etc. because this is one of the very practical forms and brings high efficiency in the successful implementation of the 2018 General Education Program.
Parents understand the 2018 General Education Program to help their children learn math better
After the math class, many parents expressed their opinions and suggested many ideas. Many people expressed surprise at the way first grade math is taught in the 2018 General Education Program, which is very different from many years ago. The program emphasizes students' initiative and creativity.
By studying with their children, parents will better understand the current 2018 General Education Program, to better accompany their children's education.
Ms. Vo Thi Hong Thu, Principal of Nguyen Van Tran Primary School, Binh Chanh District, said that first graders spend most of their time studying, living and playing at school, which is considered their second home. The "Open Classroom" activity, which welcomes parents to attend classes and study with their children, is an opportunity for parents to directly observe their children's learning process.
For example, a math lesson learned with your child will help parents better understand the methods and forms of teaching math to first graders in the current 2018 General Education Program. Through this, parents can study with their children at home, helping them develop a spirit of self-study and nurture their love of math. From there, parents effectively accompany the school in educating their children. At the same time, from the "Open Classroom", the school listens to comments and shares from parents to find solutions and create a more modern learning environment for students...
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