Developing problem-solving and creativity skills in high school students through chemistry teaching in Vietnam: Current status and solution

Abstract

This paper provides an extensive examination of the current status of chemistry education in Vietnam. In light of contemporary education and the demands of the job market, it emphasises how important it is for high school students to develop their creative and problem-solving abilities. Using a methodological approach that includes surveys and interviews with teachers in different regions, the study evaluates students' competencies and current teaching practises. The findings show a marked underutilization of creative and active learning strategies in favour of conventional teaching methods. Students' creativity and problem-solving abilities have only performed mediocrely or poorly as a result of this traditional approach. The advocacy for educational reforms, with a focus on the implementation of more innovative and dynamic teaching strategies in high schools, concludes the paper. This adjustment is thought to be required in order to properly develop these essential skills in students and get them ready for challenges in the future.