The Proverb "Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim"

The Proverb "Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim"

Learning Objectives

• Understand the meaning behind the Vietnamese proverb 'Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim.'
• Interpret and apply the wisdom of the proverb to various aspects of life.
• Recognize the importance of perseverance, hard work, and patience in achieving success.
• Provide examples illustrating the proverb's relevance in real-life situations.
• Appreciate the value of continuous improvement and resilience in the pursuit of personal and professional goals.

What do you already know about the Vietnamese proverb 'Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim'?

Explanation of the Proverb

Highlighting the significance of perseverance and hard work in achieving success.

Interpretation of Deeper Meaning

Teaches the values of persistence, continuous self-improvement, and resilience in the face of setbacks.

Application to Real-life Scenarios

Practical application in academic, career, and entrepreneurial success stories.

Examples Illustrating Wisdom

Real-life success stories exemplifying the proverb's practical application.

Conclusion: Timeless Relevance

Powerful reminder to stay committed and optimistic on our success journey.

Definition List

• Perseverance: The quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult.
• Persistence: Firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
• Continuous Improvement: Ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes.
• Patience: The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
• Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.