Design and application of BOPPPS teaching mode based on Rain Classroom and micro-lectures for Medical Microbiology

Abstract:

In the context of digital transformation in education, blended teaching which utilizes information tools and digital resources holds significant importance in enhancing teaching quality and efficiency. To address issues such as complex contents, monotonous teaching methods, inadequate student engagement, and unsatisfactory teaching outcomes in Medical Microbiology, we developed a novel online-offline blended teaching mode by integrating Rain Classroom (an online interactive teaching platform) with micro-lectures (short-video teaching resources) under the BOPPPS (bridge-in, objective, pre-assessment, participatory learning, post-assessment, and summary) teaching mode. We then practiced this mode in the teaching of Medical Microbiology and evaluated its pedagogical effectiveness by a questionnaire survey and grade comparison. The results indicated that the BOPPPS teaching mode based on Rain Classroom and micro-lectures significantly enhanced students’ interest in learning and classroom participation, while also improving their academic performance. This study demonstrates the efficacy of this teaching mode in enhancing teaching quality and learning outcomes and gives insights into the teaching reform in medical education.