The current situation of managing STEM education activities for primary school students in Hung Yen Province, Vietnam, under a participatory approach
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STEM education management, participatory approach, primary education, school leadership, organizational conditions, VietnamAbstract
STEM education has been increasingly promoted as a strategic approach to developing students’ problem-solving skills, creativity, and interdisciplinary thinking. However, the effectiveness of STEM education depends not only on pedagogical design but also on how STEM activities are managed and sustained within schools. This study examines the current situation of managing STEM education activities for primary school students in Hung Yen Province, Vietnam, under a participatory approach. The study employed a quantitative research design using a structured questionnaire administered to 700 respondents, including school administrators and teachers from 20 primary schools. The survey focused on two key dimensions: leadership in implementing the STEM education process (design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement) and the construction of organizational conditions supporting STEM education, such as facilities, financial mechanisms, stakeholder coordination, and feedback systems. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods to identify implementation levels, strengths, and limitations. The findings indicate that the overall level of managing STEM education activities reached a moderate level. Schools have made initial progress in planning and organizing STEM activities and in mobilizing community and enterprise support. Nevertheless, management practices remain fragmented, particularly in relation to feedback mechanisms, multi-stakeholder coordination, and the systematic use of evaluation results for continuous improvement.
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