TEACHING THE TOPIC OF “ALCOHOL DISTILLATION” USING AN INTEGRATED STSE AND STEM MODEL TO FOSTER COMPETENCIES IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

TEACHING THE TOPIC OF “ALCOHOL DISTILLATION” USING AN INTEGRATED STSE AND STEM MODEL TO FOSTER COMPETENCIES IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Le Khac Quynh* quynhlk@vnu.edu.vn VNU University of Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Nguyen Ngoc Tuan tuan1975@vnu.edu.vn VNU University of Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Nguyen Duc Thong nguyenducthong@hpu2.edu.vn Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 32 Nguyen Van Linh, Xuan Hoa, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam
Tran Trung Hieu trantrunghieu@hpu2.edu.vn Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 32 Nguyen Van Linh, Xuan Hoa, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam
Tran Quang Huy tranquanghuy@hpu2.edu.vn Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 32 Nguyen Van Linh, Xuan Hoa, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam
Do Thi To Nhu dothitonhu@hpu2.edu.vn Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 32 Nguyen Van Linh, Xuan Hoa, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam
Nguyen Van Thu nvthu@hpu2.edu.vn Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 32 Nguyen Van Linh, Xuan Hoa, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam
Do Huong Tra dhtra@hotmail.com Hanoi National University of Education 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Summary: 
The STEM and STSE educational models are two integrated teaching approaches designed to address practical, scientific, social, and environmental challenges. These models are recognized as effective and widely utilized in many countries worldwide, including Vietnam. This article provides an overview of the STSE model and the experiential STEM model, proposing a framework for designing lesson plans that integrate both approaches. To demonstrate this integration, the article selects the topic “Alcohol Distillation” from the 2018 General Education Program in Natural Sciences. The integration of these two models, combined with the step-by-step organizational process outlined in the lesson plan design guidelines of Official Dispatch 5512 by the Ministry of Education and Training, aims to enhance teachers’ effectiveness in fostering students’ competencies and character development. Moreover, this integration also supports teachers in educating students about their personal responsibility in addressing social and environmental issues related to lesson topics.
Keywords: 
natural science
alcohol distillation
STEM model
STSE model
competency.
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