The introduction of Primary Education curriculum and a particularly significant module within our curriculum – the STEM education-oriented teaching in primary schools.

The Primary Education training program at Phu Yen University is structured with 128 credits, encompassing general education and professional education modules, including foundational and specialized knowledge, pedagogical practice, and a graduation thesis.

In the context of current reforms in general education, primary school teachers are expected not only the need to impart knowledge but also must know how to organize activities that allow students to explore, experience, and create them. Therefore, the STEM Education module has been integrated into the curriculum as a crucial, contemporary, and future-oriented component.

Allocated 2 credits within the specialized knowledge block, the STEM Education module aims to help students:

- Understand the nature of STEM education and the role of integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in primary school teaching.

- Learn how to design STEM topics and lessons suitable for the psychological and cognitive characteristics of primary school students.

- Develop skills in organizing project-based, problem-based, and experiential learning activities.

- Cultivate creativity, design thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

In this module, students not only learn "the theory of STEM" but also directly build products, design models, develop lesson plans, and organize practical activities. This is an environment for them to develop integrated thinking and problem-solving skills – the core competencies of teachers in the era of Education 4.0.

"In addition, the Faculty of Education also organizes a STEM and Robotics Competition, providing students with hands-on experience to develop their professional skills in designing STEM lessons, organizing experiential activities, and applying robotics in primary education."

"During the competition, students will assemble and operate robots on a competition field. They will also design and present STEM projects created specifically for primary school teaching."

With a scientifically designed training program that keeps pace with educational innovation trends; with the dedication of our faculty; and with the proactive learning spirit of our students – our Primary Education program is confident that it will train generations of teachers who are highly skilled, passionate, and fully equipped to meet the demands of fundamental and comprehensive educational reform today.

Dr. Mai Thi Le Hai – Vice Dean of Education Faculty