Experimental Teaching Method Research Articles

Experiential Teaching Method Enhance Surgical Nursing Learning Achievements and Learning Attitude of Five-Year Higher Vocational Nursing Students

China’s higher vocational nursing education continues to develop. Teaching methods based on classroom lectures are difficult to achieve high-quality teaching results. Nowadays, clinical nursing has an increasing demand for all aspects of higher vocational nursing students. “Surgical Nursing” is a required course for nursing students and the key content of the nurse professional qualification examination. Experiential teaching was introduced as an innovative teaching method. The research aims to achieve several goals: 1) To compare the surgical nursing learning achievement of students between using experiential teaching and traditional teaching methods. 2) To investigate student attitudes toward learning surgical nursing course after using experiential teaching activities. Participants were five-year vocational nursing students studying nursing at a university in Sichuan, China. A control group of 46 students and an experimental group of 46 students were selected through cluster random sampling. This study used the learning achievements and learning attitudes of surgical nursing as research tools. The results of the study showed that participants’ learning achievements and learning attitudes in surgical nursing were significantly improved in experiential teaching methods. These findings highlight the effectiveness and practicality of experiential teaching in higher vocational nursing education. It is recommended that further research be carried out to Experiential teaching methods are used in the teaching of other majors to promote the sustainable development of teaching.

Beyond traditional boundaries: Exploring the jigsaw method to strengthen academic achievement in biology

Cooperative teaching methods have emerged as a significant paradigm shift from traditional teaching methods, highlighting notable benefits that have a profound influence on academic achievement. Guided by previous studies on cooperative teaching methods, we examined the effectiveness of teaching methods (jigsaw vs. lecture-cum-demonstration methods) on the academic achievement of biology among class 11 students. The sample comprised 68 students in class 11. In a school setting, 35 participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group, and 33 were assigned to the control group. The study utilized a quasiexperimental research design to assess the effectiveness of different teaching methods. Specifically, a nonequivalent control group design was employed, comprising one experimental group and one control group. To ensure comparability between the groups in terms of academic performance, Raven's Progressive Matrices Intelligence test score was used as a covariate. The results revealed that class 11 biology students in the experimental group had notably higher test scores than did those in the control group. Additionally, the study revealed that gender did not significantly influence academic achievement in biology for class 11 students when intelligence was used as a covariate. The academic achievement of class 11 biology students appears to be independent of the interaction between gender and method of teaching. We explicitly demonstrate that the jigsaw technique can enhance the biology achievement of senior secondary school students and can serve as an effective alternative to traditional experimental teaching methods in India.

Experimental teaching reform of polymer molar mass determination using gel permeation chromatography coupled with light scattering

Gel permeation chromatography coupled with light scattering (GPC-LS) is among the most common methods for determining the molar masses of polymers. GPC-LS is widely used in polymer science research and has been adopted for many industrial applications owing to its high sensitivity, accuracy, and precision. The determination of polymer molar masses using GPC-LS is an important experimental component of the "Polymer Physics Experiments" course. However, the present GPC-LS experimental teaching content tends to be overly simplistic and lacking in depth. Herein, the original experimental content is expanded and multiple sets of experiments are redesigned: (1) Using commercial polystyrene as an experimental sample, the molar mass, molar mass distribution, radius of gyration, and other molecular structure parameters are determined using GPC-LS; (2) Using two polyacrylonitriles with similar molecular structure parameters, subtle differences in the molar mass distributions of the samples are explored using differential mass distribution curves; (3) By comparing the chromatograms of a series of polyethylene glycols with different molar masses, the effect of molar mass on chromatographic peaks is investigated; and (4) For three different polymers (polyacrylonitrile, poly(methyl methacrylate), and poly(β-cyclodextrin)), the polymer chain conformations are analyzed using conformation plots (i.e., radius of gyration vs. molar mass). In addition, the experimental teaching method is modified to convert passive learning into active learning, thereby improving the students' self-directed learning ability. This experimental teaching reform will help students obtain a more comprehensive understanding of GPC-LS principles and applications, stimulate their enthusiasm for learning, and improve the teaching quality of the experimental course.

Assessing the Impact of Experiential Learning in Promoting Environmental Education and Sustainable Practices

This study investigates the effectiveness of experiential teaching and learning methods in enhancing environmental education among 2nd-grade students in Hyderabad, India. Utilizing a mixedmethods approach, this quasi-experimental study involved 30 students from two schools managed by different organizations. The intervention group engaged in experiential learning activities designed to improve their understanding of environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. Pre-test and post-test assessments, along with qualitative data from interviews, focus group discussions, and observations, were used. Quantitative analysis revealed significant improvements in post-test scores among students exposed to experiential learning compared to those following traditional methods. The mean pretest score of 9.97 increased to 16.80 in the post-test, indicating a notable enhancement in environmental knowledge. Qualitative data supported these findings, showing increased student engagement and critical thinking regarding environmental issues. The study demonstrates that experiential learning effectively fosters environmental awareness and sustainable practices among young students. The positive correlation between experiential learning interventions and improved educational outcomes highlights the potential for incorporating these methods into broader educational curricula to address environmental challenges comprehensively.

Hands-on sustainability: designing an engaging undergraduate sustainable business course

Purpose This paper outlines the active learning methods used to develop and deliver a sustainable business course to undergraduate students. Moreover, the paper aims to investigate the effect of the sustainable business course on the students’ engagement in sustainable consumption. Design/methodology/approach From a pedagogical perspective, the paper describes the active learning methods applied in a newly introduced sustainable business course via numerous distinctive assessment techniques. On the empirical front, the research investigates the impact of the sustainable business course on the students’ engagement in sustainable consumption. To test such impact, an online survey was distributed among students who completed the sustainable business course, and as a control group for comparison, students who did not take the course. Findings The research results indicate a positive relationship between completion of the sustainable business course and engagement in sustainable consumption. Furthermore, the data revealed that female students exhibited more engagement in sustainable consumption than male students. Research limitations/implications The study contributes to the literature on student-centered pedagogy, active learning techniques and the relationship between sustainable business education and engagement with sustainable consumption. Practical implications The study contributes to the literature on student-centered pedagogy, active learning techniques and the relationship between sustainable business education and engagement with sustainable consumption. Pedagogically, the nonconventional course curricula and assessment methods described in this study can be used as a reference by instructors aiming to integrate active and experiential teaching methods into their sustainable business curricula. For decision makers in higher education who are working in line with the global direction to achieve sustainability, this research provides preliminary evidence that students’ engagement with sustainability is influenced by their course curricula. Originality/value By depicting innovative approaches to teaching sustainability in business, the research enriches the field of sustainable business pedagogy which remains under-researched in many countries. Furthermore, the research goes further by investigating the effect of the course on students’ sustainable consumption. This acts as evidence of the effectiveness of teaching sustainable business in changing future leaders’ perspectives and priorities to include environmental and social aspects, which has become a global goal. Accordingly, the research has the potential to encourage more business schools to make sustainable business education mandatory.

Learning Revolution: The Positive Impact of Computer Simulations on Science Achievement in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to investigate the impact of using computer simulation media on the learning achievement of elementary school students in Natural Sciences, particularly focusing on fourth-grade students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ma'arif Global Blotongan Salatiga. Methodology: The study employed a quasi-experimental design using computer simulation media for experimental group teaching and conventional methods for the control group. The sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique, in which two classes were selected from the class IV population, namely one class as the experimental group and one class as the control group. Each class consists of 30 students. Data collection involved pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires to measure student interest and motivation. Analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Main Findings: The study found a significant increase in learning achievement among students who used computer simulation media compared to those who did not. Post-test results revealed higher scores for the experimental group. Questionnaire responses indicated increased student interest and motivation in the experimental group. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes to the existing literature by specifically examining the effectiveness of computer simulation media in enhancing learning outcomes in Natural Sciences among elementary school students in a Madrasah setting. It fills a gap in research by providing empirical evidence of the positive impact of such media on student performance and motivation, thus advocating for the integration of technology in primary education.

Application of Virtual Laboratory Work in the Educational Process of the University

The article is devoted to conducting a laboratory workshop in the study of technical disciplines. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the possibility of using virtual laboratory work in a laboratory workshop at a technical university. Methodology. Based on the widespread development of digital technologies and their introduction into the pedagogical process of a technical university, the possibility of using virtual laboratory work is considered. The method of pedagogical experiment was used to check the effectiveness of virtual laboratory work by students of the oil and gas specialty when studying the discipline “Hydroaeromechanics in Drilling”. General requirements for conducting laboratory work on stationary benches and virtually are considered. Didactic principles of conducting laboratory classes using virtual works are noted. The process of developing and designing virtual labs, consisting of three stages, is presented. An analysis of the positive and negative aspects of the use of virtual works is carried out. The experience of conducting virtual work at the Institute of Oil and Gas of the Ufa State Petroleum Technological University is presented. A detailed description of the work “Sedimentation and removal of sludge particles” is given, during which the process of transporting sludge to the day surface is mathematically modeled. Objective difficulties for carrying out laboratory work on stationary stands to demonstrate the process of drilling wells are presented. The advantages of using virtual works to study the drilling process are noted. The positive results of virtual laboratory work are described.

Analysis of the Development Trend of Ideological and Political Education in Experimental Courses in Colleges and Universities: Visual Analysis Based on CiteSpace

In order to deeply understand the status of ideological and political research on experimental courses in colleges and universities, the relevant literature collected by China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) was taken as the research object, and the analysis was carried out by using CiteSpace software. The results show that research authors of ideological and political education in experimental courses have not yet formed cross-regional cooperation, and there is no core author. The ideological and political construction of experimental courses mainly focuses on experimental courses such as medicine, chemistry, and physics. The research focus on ideological and political education in experimental courses focuses on the concept of educating people, the construction of teaching systems, teaching modes, and the combination of new experimental teaching methods and ideological and political elements. The ideological and political education of experimental courses needs more attention and support from colleges and universities.

Experimental teaching design of CRISPR/Cas9 technology in rice breeding application

The CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology has proven to be valuable in crop breeding applications. Understanding and mastering this technology will provide a strong foundation for students majoring in biology, agronomy, and related fields to engage in scientific research and work. To incorporate CRISPR/Cas9 technology into experimental teaching courses at colleges, an innovative teaching experiment entitled "Enhancing the resistance of rice plants to bacterial blight disease using CRISPR/Cas9 technology" was designed. The experiment allows students to deepen their understanding of the basic principles of CRISPR/Cas technology, acquire proficiency in its protocol, and learn to apply the technology for targeted molecular breeding of rice. It not only expands students' knowledge and skills, but also promotes the reform and innovation of experimental teaching methods.

Using Dual Learning Technologies to Prepare for a Demonstration Exam in Secondary Vocational Education

The article updates the problem of the need for highly qualified technicians and workers, without solving which it is impossible to further develop both the high-tech enterprises of the country in general and the regional economy in particular. This is confirmed by the analysis of the need for specialists. The article discusses the problem of preparing future technicians and highly qualified workers for a demonstration exam using dual training technologies in secondary vocational education. The purpose of the article is to identify and test a set of dual training technologies that contribute to effective preparation and successful passing of a demonstration exam, which provides simulation of real production conditions for technicians and highly qualified workers. The methodology for organizing training consists of implementing professional modules in in-demand specialties on the territory of a partner enterprise with a schedule of individual training at the college. Using the method of pedagogical experiment, the developed proposals were tested and their effectiveness was tested using the example of training students of the specialty 02/15/08 Mechanical Engineering Technology in the competencies “Milling work on CNC machines” and “Turning work on CNC machines.” Based on the results of the experimental work, the conclusion is made about the positive dynamics of completing the tasks of the demonstration exam in the experimental group, which meet the requirements of employers of partner enterprises in the real sector of the economy.

The Teaching Design of Introducing Chinese Culture into College English Classroom Teaching with Experiential Teaching Method

This study discusses the application value and necessity of experiential teaching method in English classroom teaching in Chinese universities. Based on experiential teaching method, this study focuses on 40 non-English major sophomore students from a university in China. The translation section of the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4) is used as cultural input material to design specific teaching activities for introducing Chinese culture in English classroom teaching at the university level. Combining specific teaching designs, the advantages of applying experiential teaching method in university English classrooms are proposed, such as optimizing and innovating teaching modes, creating diverse teaching situations for teaching, exercising students’ language proficiency, enriching and optimizing teaching content, and breaking the traditional teaching mode of ‘spoon-feeding’ and increasing the frequency of interaction between teachers and students.

Minecraft in STEAM education – applying game-based learning to renewable energy.

One of the essential tasks of teaching STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) is to motivate and engage students. This can be achieved through new interactive, experiential teaching methods, such as game-based learning. Minecraft is a multiplatform video game already popular among students and can be successfully used in game-based education. The study presents the application possibilities of Minecraft in integrated education of STEAM fields through the example of teaching a specific topic. The development was tested within the framework of a summer camp, where the 10-16-year-old participants explored the topics of renewable energy sources with Minecraft. Based on the experiences and researchers of the camp, the application of game-based learning with Minecraft was successful in raising students’ interest, increasing their motivation, mastering the knowledge material, productive task solving and cooperation to work on sustainable development goals.

Research on Experiential Teaching Method in Higher Vocational Physical Education

With the progress of the times and the development of society, people's living standard is getting higher and higher, and people's attention to sports is also gradually increasing. The proportion of Higher Vocational Physical Education in China's higher vocational education is increasing. Over the years, higher vocational physical education teaching is constantly improving teaching methods and means. Experiential teaching is a better teaching method of higher vocational physical education, which can not only cultivate students' interest in learning is also the representative of new education methods. This paper discusses the strategies of experiential teaching mode in Higher Vocational Physical Education from the perspective of higher vocational physical education, and actively changes the teaching methods.

Design and Implementation of Workshop Virtual Simulation Experiment Platform Based on Digital Twin

In an era where countries worldwide are emphasizing the process of educational informatization, traditional experimental teaching methods encounter inherent limitations, such as constraints related to the availability of experimental sites and the amount of experimental equipment. Consequently, it becomes a challenge to provide students with an unconstrained, open, and collaborative experimental environment. The digital twin, as a pivotal technology for achieving interactive mapping of the physical world and the information world, possesses attributes characterized by real time interactivity and the seamless fusion of virtual and tangible elements. As a result, various virtual simulation experimental teaching platforms grounded in digital twin technology are now extensively integrated into talent development initiatives. In the context of the “Production Planning and Control” course at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), the virtual simulation experimental teaching method is examined, leading to the creation of a virtual simulation instructional platform that blends the virtual and tangible realms, thanks to the foundation of digital twin technology. The virtual simulation experimental teaching platform detailed in this paper, specifically designed for optimizing scheduling within assembly line workshops, represents a pioneering model practice in the integration of digital twin technology into workshop-based experimental instruction and assumes an influential role in enhancing students’ grasp of theoretical knowledge and their capacity for practical innovation.

Exploration on the Reform of Hybrid Experimental Teaching Methods in Biomechanics

Exploration on the Reform of Hybrid Experimental Teaching Methods in Biomechanics

From Theory to Practice – Interior Design Education for More Sustainable Future

This article discusses the role interior design education plays in the development of greener buildings. Through the encouragement of making sustainable design choices along the design process, the education cultivates a sustainable mindset that contributes to the development of greener spaces, buildings and communities. Even though United Arab Emirates (UAE) shows relatively low per capita CO2 emissions, its building energy efficiency score lags behind that of other nations. This research applies a two-step methodology (qualitative and experimental) to investigate the nexus between interior design, education, and Leadership in Energy Efficient Design-Interior Design and Construction (LEED ID+C) in promoting sustainable buildings design in the UAE. Qualitative methods are applied for the review and analyses of the relevant literature, while experimental measures the efficiency of integrating the LEED ID+C framework into an interior design studio as a teaching method. This experimental teaching method challenges students to comply with LEED ID+C v.4.1 reference guide from the very beginning of the design project and throughout all phases until project completion. The success of the experimental teaching methods is measured through a set of criteria that include information acquisition, knowledge and skills development, and awareness enhancement. As the participant pool varies from level two to level four students, the experiment reflects a comprehensive educational perspective. The results of this study show that such experimental teaching methods contribute to bridging the gap between sustainable interior design theory and practice by instilling sustainability consciousness and skills in students. The results also demonstrate that the experimentation eradicates the barriers to sustainable interior design practice as it relates to Information, Knowledge, and Awareness. The study concludes by highlighting the benefits of the experimental teaching method and suggests how the method can be further improved.

New Art Therapy Technology – Quilling

This research work aims to study the main features of quilling technology in art therapy, as well as its impact on group and individual consciousness. The study’s methodological approach was the search and theoretical analysis of thematic literature studying the quilling technique of art therapy, as well as art therapy in general. In this article, the theoretical method, the method of comparative analysis, as well as the method of pedagogical experiment were used. As a result of the scientific research, the technology of art therapy as such was analysed, and its components and influence on children and adults were studied. Also, after performing a pedagogical experiment, the influence of quilling technology on students of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was studied, and the results were analysed. According to the results of the pedagogical experiment, quilling art has a positive effect on individuals, as well as on the general mood of the group, and the use of the quilling technique as an art-therapeutic tool brings positive changes to the psychosomatics of an individual and a group in general. This research work is of practical importance in the study of the art of quilling as an art-therapeutic method in the development of fine motor skills in the hands of adults and children, as well as the improvement of the psychological state after psychological traumas of various kinds.

STRATEGY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION QUALITY MANAGEMENT THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The article substantiates the importance of quality professional education for modern youth and the country as a whole. It is noted that one of the ways to get a high-quality, affordable and suitable education for their interests and needs is professional (professional) education, which involves students choosing a certain direction or specialization in high school. Professional education allows you to deepen your knowledge of subjects that are interesting and important for the future profession in order to continue studying at a higher level. An analysis of the problems of vocational education that affect its quality is carried out, in particular, the problems of the quality of vocational education at the level of personnel management are highlighted. A systematized sequence of steps in the formation of a personnel development strategy to improve the quality of education, taking into account the characteristics of the educational institution: involvement of interested parties; analysis of needs and problems to determine key directions for improving the quality of professional education; development of an action plan with the establishment of specific goals, deadlines and responsible persons; regular monitoring and performance evaluation; cooperation with other educational institutions, scientific institutions and organizations to exchange experience and gain new knowledge; constant improvement and search for ways to improve the quality of professional education. The methods and tools of human resources management are proposed to improve labor productivity, retain and develop personnel, create a favorable working environment, and achieve the organization's goals. The use of tools to encourage staff to experiment and use innovative teaching methods in the personnel strategy, which will contribute to improving the quality of education and student satisfaction, is substantiated; an example of successful application of personnel management methods is given. It was concluded that ensuring the country's competitiveness on the international market requires high-quality professional education. In order to solve the problem of low quality of professional education at the level of personnel management, the head of an educational institution must be able to develop and implement a personnel development strategy, taking into account the characteristics of a specific educational institution, aimed at improving the quality of education. In the personnel strategy of the educational institution, it is necessary to emphasize the encouragement of personnel to innovate and experiment with new teaching methods, to focus on the development and use of employees' competencies, and to ensure the process of continuous professional development of teachers.

A Comparative Study of Experiential Teaching Methods in Chinese and American Preschool Students

With the international development of education, how to improve the quality of preschool education has become a hot issue of concern to all countries. Some researchers have found that the use of experiential teaching methods can improve the quality of kindergarten education, but there is still a lack of comparative study on the application of Chinese and American kindergartens. Therefore, the research topic of this paper is the embodiment of experiential teaching methods in Chinese kindergartens. The study found that experiential teaching in Chinese kindergartens is mainly used for extracurricular quality education, with educators focusing more on teaching knowledge and values to enhance the development of children's sense of community. Therefore, experiential teaching methods are often found in language classes and various extracurricular recreational activities, while in the United States, they are used to cultivate professionalism in various disciplines, with educators favoring the cultivation of children's interests and creativity, and teachers paying more attention to the children's learning and exploratory process. The application of experiential teaching methods in both countries improves students' abilities at different levels. This paper hopes that by comparing the application of experiential pedagogy in kindergartens in China and the United States, the two countries will complement each other's strengths and weaknesses, gain insights from each other's educational practices, and hope that educators in each country will strive for a lifelong improvement in the quality of preschool education.

The Application of Experiential Teaching in College English Education

As a basic education subject in colleges and universities, English has a direct impact on the effectiveness of teaching due to its strong practicality and dependence on context. Because of the changes in the development of the times, the requirements of English classroom teaching have also changed, and the traditional full-teaching mode can no longer achieve the teaching goals required by the syllabus. Experiential pedagogy, as one of the innovative teaching modes that are the focus of today's research, has been verified by researchers through trial and error and found to have real advantages in language teaching. Therefore, there is a practical necessity for the implementation of experiential pedagogy in university English education and teaching. In this article, I will collect and analyze the existing literature to explore the differences between the experiential teaching method and traditional teaching in university English, based on the concept and advantages of experiential teaching, and combined with the current objectives of English teaching, I will explore the specific measures of this teaching method in English teaching to stimulate the student's interest in learning and to improve the effect of teaching in English classroom.