Publish 3 scientific articles in prestigious international journals in 2024 alone.
The teacher, born in 1992, impressed everyone by not only teaching in the classroom but also actively conducting scientific research and guiding students to participate in competitions.
From 2020 to 2024, Professor Le Trong Duc published 6 scientific works, including 2 in domestic journals and 4 in prestigious international journals (SCIE, Scopus, etc.).
In 2024 alone, the young teacher had 3 articles published in prestigious journals listed in the SCIE and ESCI categories.
Professor Duc's research represents the initial steps and experiments that will aid in the design and development of diabetes medications. His main research direction focuses on synthesizing heterocyclic compounds that inhibit the α-glucosidase enzyme (an enzyme that hydrolyzes starch into glucose). If blood glucose levels are too high and cannot enter cells, it leads to diabetes. Inhibiting this enzyme is one of the mechanisms controlling blood sugar levels, and Professor Duc's research aims to develop effective diabetes treatments.
Mr. Le Trong Duc, a teacher at Hau Nghia High School, Long An province. Photo: Provided by the interviewee.
Pursuing scientific research has also positively impacted his teaching process. “The more I research, the better I understand the nature of the problems, which in turn supports my teaching in a more profound and intuitive way. I can also teach my students the skills of a scientific researcher, such as patience and logic…,” Mr. Duc said.
The teacher had previously participated in the provincial-level "Startup Ideas" competition and won first prize with his project "producing environmentally friendly hand soap from starfruit leaves". This project was selected by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and included in the Golden Book of Vietnamese Innovation in 2019.
The teacher also guided students in participating in a project to produce hand sanitizer from the antibacterial properties of the leaves and fruits of the *Dendrobium nobile* plant. The project was implemented, producing over 2,000 liters of antibacterial hand sanitizer (achieving a 99.99% germ-killing rate), which was used in two Covid-19 prevention campaigns (in schools, district offices, and field hospitals).
In addition, Mr. Duc guided his students to win second prize at the provincial level and second prize at the national level in the annual science and technology competition for high school students.
According to Mr. Duc, scientific research not only helps discover new things but also allows students to maximize their potential. "When doing scientific research, I see students mature significantly, not only in knowledge but also in their thinking and problem-solving abilities. That's what motivates me to love this work even more," Mr. Duc said.
Many effective teaching initiatives and solutions.
In his teaching, Mr. Duc has many effective solutions and initiatives. Most notably, his initiative, recognized by the Provincial People's Committee in 2024, focuses on developing students' self-learning abilities in Chemistry through the "flipped classroom" model.
Teacher Duc explained that the "flipped classroom" is a learning model aimed at helping students become more proactive in acquiring knowledge. Instead of attending class and lecturing in the traditional way every day, he requires students to study the lesson beforehand through materials and videos.
In class, instead of lecturing on theory, the teacher spends more time allowing students to present their understanding; answering their questions; discussing in groups, practicing, and guiding them in solving exercises. “Through this learning method, I find that it not only helps students actively acquire knowledge but also develops teamwork and problem-solving skills. When they get to do things themselves and practice, they will definitely remember things longer than if they just blindly follow what the teacher says,” Mr. Duc said.
Students are encouraged by Mr. Duc to engage in hands-on, creative experiences. In the photo, students design a mini fire extinguisher that releases CO2 gas to put out a fire in a Chemistry class. Photo: Provided by the interviewee.
The teacher frequently assigns students projects, making the learning process more natural and easier. For example, when teaching about combustion reactions, he lets the students make their own mini fire extinguishers.
“Students are asked to find plastic bottles or readily available objects around them to make model fire extinguishers. Then, I instruct them to add chemicals (for example, baking soda and vinegar) to create CO2 gas and extinguish the fire. I also ask students to present their fire extinguisher designs to understand how the gas will escape after the reaction…,” Mr. Duc shared.
According to Mr. Duc, by actually starting the practical exercises, the students can offer more constructive feedback. “They might not follow my instructions but instead create CO2 using a different reaction and still be able to extinguish the fire. After practicing many times and having a basis for critical thinking, even if their proposed solution differs from the instructions, I still acknowledge it. What makes me happy is that many student groups have come up with different solutions, not relying too much on my instructions,” Mr. Duc said.
With his expertise and professional reputation, he is also a member of the examination board for the annual provincial-level gifted student competition. From 2020 to the present, together with teachers in the school's Chemistry department, Mr. Duc has participated in tutoring 21 students who have won awards in the provincial-level gifted student competition.
Thanks to his tireless efforts, Mr. Duc was honored as an "Outstanding Young Teacher" at the provincial and national levels in 2020; received a Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Education and Training for outstanding achievements in student education in 2020; and was recognized as an Outstanding Teacher in 2024.
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