Sáng kiến kinh nghiệm THCS: Nâng cao chất lượng dạy học môn tin học bằng sơ đồ tư duy và dụng cụ trực quan

Informatics education at the lower secondary level (THCS) often faces significant challenges, particularly in fostering students' theoretical understanding and sustained engagement. Despite developing practical computer skills, students frequently struggle with recalling abstract theoretical concepts, perceiving Informatics as a less critical subject, which limits their intrinsic motivation and creative thinking. This context underscores the urgent need for innovative pedagogical approaches. This paper introduces an initiative focused on "Nâng cao chất lượng dạy học môn Tin học bằng sơ đồ tư duy và dụng cụ trực quan" (Enhancing Informatics Teaching Quality through Mind Maps and Visual Aids), aiming to deepen knowledge, improve retention, and stimulate creative thinking among THCS students.

Educators, particularly Informatics teachers at the secondary (THCS) level, educational administrators, and researchers interested in innovative teaching methodologies and improving educational quality in technology subjects.

This academic initiative meticulously addresses the persistent challenges in Informatics education at the secondary school level, where students often exhibit limited theoretical recall, lack of creative thinking, and a perception of the subject as peripheral. The core objective is to significantly enhance the "chất lượng dạy học môn Tin học" by integrating advanced pedagogical tools. The paper systematically outlines the current state, identifying specific hurdles such as difficulty with abstract concepts and numerous English terminologies. To surmount these, two primary solutions are proposed and elaborated: the strategic application of "sơ đồ tư duy" (mind maps) and the comprehensive utilization of "dụng cụ trực quan" (visual aids). The methodology focuses on "trực quan hoá thông tin dạy học", transforming abstract data into tangible, memorable forms through images, sounds, models, and real-world objects. This approach is further bolstered by creating diverse visual stimuli, encompassing linguistic, graphic, and pictorial representations. "Sơ đồ tư duy" is presented as an exceptionally effective method for creative note-taking and information organization, aiding knowledge internalization. Meanwhile, visual aids, including diagrams of computer structures and icons for software functions, are detailed as crucial for facilitating quick understanding and practical skill acquisition. The integration of these techniques aims to foster a more engaging, interactive learning environment, significantly improving students' ability to recall theory, develop critical thinking, and cultivate a deeper interest in Informatics, thereby aligning with modern educational standards and curriculum requirements for THCS.