IJIET 2025 Vol.15(11): 2383-2393
doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2025.15.11.2434
doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2025.15.11.2434
Simulations of the Nem Con Folk Game: Embedding Local Wisdom into Science Education through Modeling
Dat D. Nguyen1, Huyen N. Vu1, Xuan T. T. Nguyen1, Son N. N. Do2,
Anh M. Nguyen2, and
Bien V. Nguyen3,*
1. Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi, Vietnam
2. HUS High School for Gifted Students VNU University of Science, Hanoi, Vietnam
3. Center for Research and Teacher Professional Development, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: ducdat@hnue.edu.vn (D.D.N.); huyenvn2003@gmail.com (H.N.V.); thanhxuan.csp@gmail.com (X.T.T.N.); sondohsgsk38ly@gmail.com (S.N.N.D.); mianguyen.hsgs@gmail.com (A.M.N.); biennv@hnue (B.V.N.)
*Corresponding author
2. HUS High School for Gifted Students VNU University of Science, Hanoi, Vietnam
3. Center for Research and Teacher Professional Development, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: ducdat@hnue.edu.vn (D.D.N.); huyenvn2003@gmail.com (H.N.V.); thanhxuan.csp@gmail.com (X.T.T.N.); sondohsgsk38ly@gmail.com (S.N.N.D.); mianguyen.hsgs@gmail.com (A.M.N.); biennv@hnue (B.V.N.)
*Corresponding author
Manuscript received March 25, 2025; revised April 8, 2025; accepted June 11, 2025; published November 10, 2025
Abstract—Advancements in mobile and computer technology have made simulations a central component of many science curricula, supporting students in exploring complex scientific concepts. Complementing this, integrating culturally familiar practices, such as local wisdom, into science instruction can increase student motivation and engagement. By embedding local wisdom into simulation-based activities, students are provided with meaningful, contextualized learning experiences that support deeper understanding of scientific phenomena and foster the development of modeling competence. Integrating simulations into science education can enhance learning, but the role of local wisdom in fostering modeling competence remains understudied. This study investigates how embedding local wisdom, specifically the Nem Con folk game, into simulations impacts students’ modeling competence, using the Locate, Outline, Create, Apply, and Leverage (L.O.C.A.L) model. A pre-post-follow-up design measured changes in students’ modeling practices and meta-modeling knowledge after simulation-based activities. Findings show significant engagement in modeling practices but limited gains in metamodeling knowledge.
Keywords—simulation, local wisdom, science education, modeling process, modeling competence
Copyright © 2025 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).
Keywords—simulation, local wisdom, science education, modeling process, modeling competence
Cite: Dat D. Nguyen, Huyen N. Vu, Xuan T. T. Nguyen, Son N. N. Do, Anh M. Nguyen, and Bien V. Nguyen, "Simulations of the Nem Con Folk Game: Embedding Local Wisdom into Science Education through Modeling," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 15, no. 11, pp. 2383-2393, 2025.
Copyright © 2025 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).