Fostering Social-Emotional Skills in First-Year Students at the University of Danang - University of Technology and Education Through STEAM Education Approaches

This study explores the integration of Social-Emotional Learning into the STEAM education framework to enhance the social-emotional competencies of first-year students at the University of Danang - University of Technology and Education. By focusing on the course “Introductory Practice in Control and Automation Engineering”, the study examines the impact of a project-based, interdisciplinary learning approach on key SEC such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management, and responsible decision-making. Results from pre- and post-course assessments indicate significant improvements across all SEC domains, suggesting that the integration of STEAM not only enhances academic engagement but also fosters essential social-emotional development. The findings highlight the potential of STEAM education as an effective strategy for holistic student development, with implications for future educational practices in Vietnam.