Teaching reform of Microbiology Experiment:a case study of 11 universities in China

Abstract:

The curriculum serves as the fundamental component of talent cultivation, and the caliber of curriculum development determines the quality of talent training. To facilitate the continuous enhancement of Microbiology Experiment teaching in universities, the present study comprehensively reviewed the teaching reform for Microbiology Experiment in 11 universities in China. The data were mainly sourced from the course exchange plan implemented by the virtual teaching and research section of basic experimental courses in biology. The comparison revealed discernible disparities in the course content and teaching approach across various types of universities. The universities directly under the Ministry of Education of China could generally establish advanced research experiments for students and implement an online-and-offline blended teaching approach to enhance the teaching effectiveness. The teaching methods and evaluation approaches varied in different universities, presenting unique characteristics. The reform methods summarized in this paper regarding Microbiology Experiment can serve as a valuable reference for the reform of relevant courses in universities.