Application and thinking of inquiry teaching method in Experiment of Animal Husbandry Microbiology

Abstract:

Animal Husbandry Microbiology is a course which emphasizes both theory and practice, with the task of cultivating students' practical ability. However, the conventional teaching method cannot meet the needs of cultivating innovative talents. To improve the teaching effect and students' ability to analyze and solve practical problems with microbiological knowledge, we introduced the inquiry teaching method into the teaching of Experiment of Animal Husbandry Microbiology. Different types of inquiry tasks were designed to replace the conventional experiment contents, which mobilized students' interests in participating in the inquiry process and accomplishing the task independently. In addition, the supporting evaluation system was established. After four rounds of practice, a four-link teaching model composed of basic skill training, task design, project implementation, and task evaluation was formed. This model can stimulate students' innovative ability and improve their scientific research literacy and comprehensive ability.