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Issue: Số E11. 07.2026 HONG DUC UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
Section: Các bài báo
DOI: 10.70117/hdujs.E11.7.2026.1192
Date Published: 03/10/2026
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Ho, S. H., Nguyen, P. T., Nguyen, T. C. V., Vu, T. H., Ngo, T. T., & Nguyen, T. T. T. (2026). THE REALITY OF DEVELOPING SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AGED 5–6 WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH STEAM ACTIVITIES. Hong Duc University Journal of Science, 7, 60-70. https://doi.org/10.70117/hdujs.E11.7.2026.1192

THE REALITY OF DEVELOPING SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AGED 5–6 WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH STEAM ACTIVITIES

Ho Sy Hung1, , Phuong Thao Nguyen2, Thi Cam Van Nguyen1, Thi Ha Vu1, Thi Thao Ngo1, Thi Thanh Tam Nguyen1
1 Hong Duc University
2 K26 students in the Bachelor’s Program in Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Hong Duc University

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Abstract

This study examines the current state of social interaction skill education for children aged 5–6 with mild intellectual disabilities through STEAM activities in preschools. Employing a mixed-methods research approach involving 125 preschool teachers, the findings reveal a significant discrepancy between perception and practice. While educators demonstrate high awareness of the role of STEAM, their pedagogical efficacy in organizing activities and providing practical support remains limited, particularly regarding the differentiation of tasks for children with disabilities. On the students' side, social interaction skills range from low to near-average levels. While these children perform relatively well in foundational skills such as sharing materials and coordinated actions, they face substantial challenges in proactive communication and conflict resolution. The research highlights a "theory-practice gap" and emphasizes the urgent need for structured interaction scripts and visual supports in inclusive education settings.

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Mild intellectual disability, social interaction skills, STEAM education, inclusive education, preschool children

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