Experimental Teaching Research Articles

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.

Exploration and Practice of Course Ideological and Political Education in Clinical Skills Training Courses

The effective integration of ideological and political education with medical professional courses is one of the most important contents of medical teaching reform. It is a process of organic unity of knowledge transmission and value guidance, and is the key to the implementation of the Healthy China strategy and the "moral education". This study analyzes the necessity of carrying out ideological and political education in clinical skills training courses, and combines the characteristics of clinical skills training courses to integrate ideological and political education from the aspects of revising experimental teaching objectives, optimizing experimental teaching content, innovating practical training teaching methods, and improving experimental evaluation mechanisms. The aim is to carry out ideological and political education with professional knowledge, achieve the subtle integration of ideological and political education into the brain and heart, and guide medical students to establish a correct outlook on life Values, cultivate students' patriotism, national confidence, and professional spirit of respecting life, advocating medical ethics, selfless dedication, and overcoming obstacles, so that students can learn and apply what they have learned.

EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF FUTURE HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The stages and peculiarities of organising a pedagogical experiment are described in the article. The criteria, indicators, and diagnostic methods for assessing the level of leadership qualities of future higher education teachers are defined. The effectiveness of the developed pedagogical conditions for the formation of leadership qualities of future higher education teachers has been experimentally confirmed: the dynamics of changes in the levels of development of leadership qualities in students of the experimental group was more significant than in students of the control group.

“Hear” and “Play” Students Misconceptions on Concurrent Programming using Sonic Pi

Concurrency is a complex to learn topic that is becoming more and more relevant, such that many undergraduate Computer Science curricula are introducing it in introductory programming courses. This paper investigates the combined use of Sonic Pi and Team-Based Learning to mitigate the difficulties in early exposure to concurrency. Sonic Pi, a domain-specific music language, provides great support for “playing” with concurrency and “hearing” common problems such as data races and lack of synchronization among different concurrent threads. More specifically, the paper focuses on students’ misconceptions regarding concurrency in Sonic Pi, and compares them to those arising in traditional concurrent programming languages. In addition, it preliminarily explores knowledge transfer from Sonic Pi to C/C++. The approach has been applied in two teaching experiments with undergraduate students in our University involving 184 participants. Our investigations bring out the need to address misconceptions through targeted interventions for a clear understanding of concurrent programming concepts. Sonic Pi’s simplified abstraction and domain-specific flavor has demonstrated to be effective, especially for first-year students.

Value-Based Attitude Towards International Humanitarian Law as Part of Personality Development of Military Students

A value system is a complex of value orientations and meanings that have their roots in the outside world. For military students, international humanitarian law is an important part of personal value system. These norms shape the environment for quasi-professional and academic activities of future military lawyers and officers. International humanitarian legal norms regulate certain social relations, thus entering the sphere of subjective activity and acquiring positive significance. As a result, they become part of an officer’s personality. International legal acts are a quintessence of humanistic principles, goals, and ideas. In this respect, they are an objective source of universal human values and meanings. Hence, they characterize an officer as an intellectual. If introduced into military education curriculum, international humanitarian law could facilitate the development of personal values in future officers and military lawyers. To verify this hypothesis, the authors applied standard research methods to legal documents, as well as conducted a psychological and pedagogical experiment. They identified, systematized, and classified the values and meanings concentrated in the international legal acts of humanitarian law. The military students that studied the international humanitarian law respected traditions and valued security; they were more independent and achievement-oriented, as well as demonstrated a much higher level of communicative and organizational skills than the control group. Therefore, international humanitarian law proved to have a great potential for developing personality values in future officers as part of military education.

Analysis of the effectiveness of the training system of future computer profile specialists for the application of digital technologies

The purpose of the article is to verify and justify the effectiveness of implementing an authorial system for preparing future computer professionals to apply digital technologies. The methodological basis of the publication is methods of scientific analysis, pedagogical positions on the issues of preparing future computer professionals, implementation of an authorial system for preparing future computer professionals for the application of digital technologies. The scientific novelty lies in highlighting the main results of the pedagogical experiment, which aimed to verify the effectiveness of the system for preparing future computer professionals for the application of digital technologies. The pedagogical experiment was conducted in accordance with the main stages (diagnostic, formative, control), during each of which a series of tasks and research were carried out. The research hypothesis assumes that the quality of preparation of future computer professionals for the application of ICT in professional activities will improve by implementing organizational and pedagogical conditions, principles, approaches, content, forms, and methods laid down in the authorial system for preparing future computer professionals for the application of ICT. To substantiate the conclusions regarding the effectiveness of the content and methodology of the pedagogical experiment, statistical processing of the obtained data will be conducted. It was found that EG students demonstrated significantly higher knowledge and skills in mastering and using modern ICT tools and instruments: 3D modeling technologies, including for graphic reconstruction; additive technologies; development of adaptive web resources; development and application of virtual and augmented reality applications; use of Smart technologies in education, and so on. Conclusions. Summarizing the research results, we believe that the authorial system for preparing future computer professionals for the application of ICT in professional activities is effective and positively influences the formation of their readiness for professional activities in general.

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.

Reviewing research methods on adult migrants’ digital literacy

This article presents a selective literature review covering the period from 2016 to 2023, focusing on research published in peer-reviewed journals, to examine the methodologies employed in investigating the digital literacy of adult migrants and refugees. Three distinct approaches emerged: digital use study, ethnography, and pedagogical experimentation and intervention. These methods offer unique perspectives and complement each other in exploring how digital literacy can empower migrants to actively engage in the evolving digital landscape and facilitate language learning. The findings from a subset of 14 studies included in this review were categorized into a digital literacy taxonomy, aiming to inform language teaching practices tailored to the needs of migrants. This research addresses the urgent need for adapting language teaching and curricula in host countries to accommodate the increasing global migration and digitalization of learning. Additionally, suggestions for future research directions are provided to gain a deeper understanding of the specific digital literacy needs of this population and enhance the linguistic skills and social inclusion of newcomers.

Health as a value for рuрils and students of higher education is an object for forming an active life position of Combat Horting athletes

The scientific publication analyzed the literature related to: identification of scientific works on the categories of «health» – value for рuрils and students of higher education and «combat horting»; theoretical study of the concept of «values». Three stages of the pedagogical experiment are described (1st stage: summarization of data from literary sources from a specific research direction; 2nd stage: description of theoretical training; 3rd stage: determination of the sequence of value orientations and the place of health as a value in students and students of higher education education: the ratio of levels between respondents regarding values-goals). Table 1 presents the generalized results of the respondents regarding the values-goals: рuрils-athletes of Combat horting (9th grades (n=807) and students of higher education (n=67). And in Table 2 and Figure 1 – the generalized results of the ratio of levels between respondents regarding values-goals: рuрils-athletes of Combat Horting and students of higher education – future coaches (author: Z. Dikhtiarenko). The purpose of the study is to prove the expediency of timely teaching of theoretical material on preserving and strengthening health as a value in рuрils-athletes of Combat Horting and and students of higher education - an object for forming an active life position of Combat Horting athletes. Research methods: analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observation, calculation of the arithmetic mean, establishment of the percentage ratio between groups, M. Rokych's method «Value orientations». The experiment was supplemented with two more values-goals: a successful sports career / achieving high sports results; active life position (author: Z. Dikhtyarenko). Therefore, the defined goal of the publication was achieved, and these research results are proof of the feasibility of timely teaching of theoretical material on preserving and strengthening health as a value for pupils and students.

Formation of future specialists in the specialty of human health and physical recreation of the ability to use the indicator of a person's blood group

One of the urgent issues of training specialists in the specialty "Human health and physical recreation" is the formation of skills to carry out valeodiagnosis and valeocorrection according to the blood group indicator. The author's rehabilitation program requires individualization using personality parameters. One of the parameters of individualization is the indicator of a person's blood group. The purpose of the presented research was to create a methodical set of laboratory works for the disciplines "Sports biology with the basics of sports genetics", "Diagnostics and health monitoring", "Fundamentals of sports pharmacology and phytology". A chemical model of blood group determination and hemagglutination reaction has been created, which allows you to visualize the mechanism of blood group determination using monoclonal antibodies without the use of human blood. The presented model also demonstrates multiple allelism, the law of purity of gametes, the process of inheritance of blood groups. The paper also presents the results of an experiment on determining blood groups using plant lectins and an algorithm for determining blood groups using lectin-containing extracts of the four-winged licorice, mouse pea, Japanese sophora, and meadowsweet. Laboratory works "Blood groups and personal portrait of a person" and "Individualization of lifestyle according to the map of blood groups" were developed based on literary data. The work also presents the results of a pedagogical experiment. Data processing statistics show that the laboratory method increases the level of students' knowledge by 24.7%.

Low-cost desktop learning factory to support the teaching of artificial intelligence

The following document details low-cost hardware and open-source available software tools that can be combined to support active teaching methodologies like Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and incorporate work-oriented technological skills in students. This proposal presents a prototype of Open Educational Resources (OER) that integrates software and hardware tools for the specific purpose of facilitating instruction in Artificial Intelligence. The hardware consists of affordable electronic devices, including an Arduino board, servo motors, sensors, a relay and a motor, all integrated into a scaled conveyor belt. On the other hand, open software was used to implement an image classification program with different features (shape, color, size, among others). The exact construction steps, circuits, and code are presented in detail and should encourage other scientists to replicate the experimental setup, especially if they are looking for experimental teaching of artificial intelligence, since the system allows object classification using the machine learning paradigm to facilitate the teaching of artificial intelligence concepts with computer vision concepts.

Construction and Exploration of Experimental Teaching Content in Software Engineering from a Systems Theory Perspective

Software engineering, as a branch of traditional computer science, distinguishes itself from other computer-related disciplines by its emphasis on practical application. Experimental teaching in software engineering, integral to professional education, serves as a crucial means to enhance students’ practical skills. The content of experimental teaching, serving as a vessel for such instruction, plays a pivotal role in the holistic development of students. Addressing the current fragmented state of experimental teaching in applied universities, this study introduces a holistic and systematic view based on systems theory. By integrating the fundamental principles and methods of systems theory with the distinctive characteristics of software engineering, this study focuses on analyzing the holistic technology of software implementation and the interrelationships among various technical elements of software systems within the field of software engineering. From a holistic-part-holistic analytical perspective, this research constructs an analytical model for experimental teaching content in software engineering under the lens of systems theory. The study elaborates on the construction method of this model and its specific implementation details from the perspectives of talent cultivation programs, engineering elements, and concentrated practical exercises. Practical evidence indicates that the implementation of this experimental teaching content effectively enhances students’ practical skills in software engineering, elevates students’ recognition of their field of study, boosts their confidence in job placement, and provides robust support for seamless transition from graduation to employment. Furthermore, this study sheds light on the construction of experimental teaching content in computer-related fields in engineering disciplines at other applied universities.

Research on the Teaching Resource Construction System of Computer VR Online Interactive Experiment Platform for Mechanical Engineering Graphics

The introduction of three-dimensional design experiment teaching in engineering drawing teaching. The experimental platform of "network engineering drawing" is established, and the corresponding multimedia teaching software is developed using WebVR, ASP, database and other technologies. The 3D modeling method of the reducer is established by using UGNX and optimized accordingly. In order to solve the problem that UGNX mode introduces packet loss in the simulation system, the model and data are reconstructed separately. Using VisualStudio2019 as the development platform, the 3D modeling of the reducer is realized. The establishment of the engineering graphics design virtual simulation system helps enterprises to simulate operations before actual production and processing. It greatly improves production efficiency and reduces production costs.

Individualization of boxer training based on the regulation of stress resistance indicators

Relevance. In the process of performing at competitions, the impact of psychological factors on a boxer reaches its maximum. As a result, the stability and stability of the motor skill is lost, the variability of techniques increases, and their effectiveness decreases. Therefore, when preparing a boxer and increasing the effectiveness of his technical and tactical actions, it is very important to develop mental qualities, one of which is stress resistance. The purpose of the study: to scientifically substantiate the means and methods of regulating the stress resistance indicators of boxers of the highest sports categories. Research hypothesis: it was assumed that the developed methodology for regulating the stress resistance indicators of boxers of the highest sports categories would allow athletes to cope more effectively with competitive tasks. Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of literary sources, questionnaires, psychodiagnostic testing, hardware testing, pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment, expert assessment, methods of mathematical and statistical processing. As part of the study, an assessment of the stress resistance of athletes, their mental characteristics was carried out and a technique was proposed that aims to regulate the stress resistance of boxers of the highest sports categories to competitive activity. Practical recommendations will be developed based on the results of the study. The results of the study. Studying the dynamics of these psychophysiological indicators and indicators of psychological stress will help to predict the pre-start conditions of the boxers. The knowledge gained will contribute to improving the effectiveness of the selected tools that regulate stress resistance indicators. At the subsequent stages of the study, a methodology for regulating stress resistance indicators will be developed, tested during the pedagogical experiment, the stages of which are presented in the study. Conclusions. The developed methodology for regulating the stress resistance indicators of boxers of the highest sports categories can be used by coaches for more effective boxer training, and will also allow more purposefully making the necessary adjustments to the athlete's preparation for competition.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BBC LEARNING ENGLISH APPLICATION FOR BUILDING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH-LANGUAGE STRATEGIC COMPETENCE

Aim. The aim of this article is to analyse the effectiveness of using the BBC Learning English application for building students’ English-language strategic competence. Methods. The research involved the following methods: survey, pedagogical experiment, expert evaluations. Standard methods of mathematical statistics were used to analyse the obtained results. Results. Research participants who used the application showed significantly better results in improving their speaking skills, expanding their vocabulary, and improving their skills in formulating and expressing their thoughts in English compared to those who did not use the application. The study also showed that using the application promotes active interactive learning and independent learning of the English language, which has a positive effect on student motivation and provides a sustainable positive effect in learning. Conclusions. Using the application improves the level of speaking competence, expands the vocabulary, and develops the ability to formulate and express one’s thoughts in English. Students who used the application regularly achieved better results in learning English compared to those who did not use the application. Prospects. Further research may focus on studying other digital means of foreign language learning.

Building Socio-Cultural Competence of Future Foreign Language Teachers

Aim. Determining significant factors and effective strategies for building socio-cultural competence of future foreign language teachers for the improvement of their training methods. Methods. The method of a pedagogical experiment, a questionnaire survey to determine the level of socio-cultural competence, testing, and the method of expert evaluations were used. Results. The results of the study indicate the positive impact of new pedagogical methods on building socio-cultural competence of future foreign language teachers. The experimental group showed an increased level of motivation according to all four motivation criteria: personal motivation (72% vs. 65% in the control group), professional motivation (68% vs. 58%), socio-cultural motivation (75% vs. 70%), and academic motivation ( 70% against 62%). Conclusions. The research found that building socio-cultural competence is a process that can be influenced by appropriate methodological approaches. The results showed the positive impact of new pedagogical methods on enhancing students’ motivation and improving their socio-cultural skills. Prospects. Further research may focus on the creation and implementation of new methods of teaching foreign languages aimed at building socio-cultural competence. It is important to identify effective methods and approaches that contribute to improving results.

Модель формирования у будущих педагогов готовности к профессиональной деятельности с использованием новых социальных медиа как средств обучения и воспитания школьников

The article is devoted to the problem of preparing future teachers for professional activities using new social media as effective means of teaching and educating schoolchildren. The author substantiates the relevance of the research problem, reveals the educational potential of new social media, and identifies the possible risks of its implementation in the educational process of the school, associated with the unpreparedness of future teachers to use them in their professional activities. The article presents the content of the author's model of developing readiness for the use of new social media in the teaching and educational process of school among students studying in teacher education programs. The model includes target, content, organizational, technological and effective blocks, the integration of which represents an integral pedagogical system aimed at bringing higher pedagogical education into line with the requirements of the modern information society. The model was implemented over four academic years as part of a pedagogical experiment. Using diagnostic tools developed in accordance with the author’s idea of the criteria and indicators of teachers’ readiness to effectively use new social media as new means of teaching and education, the level of its formation among experimental (n = 67) and control (n = 69) students is studied. groups before and after the implementation of the proposed model. Based on the results of the comparative analysis, a conclusion is drawn about the feasibility and possibility of transforming the system of media education for modern students — future teachers.

Modern methods of learning geographical nomenclature using toponymy in the course of «Geography of Russia. Nature and population» at school

The relevance of the research. Formed interest in learning is the basis for enhancing the cognitive activity of schoolchildren; creation of a positive motivation for learning, which will lead to positive motives for learning, that subsequently turn into a stable interest in learning, and interest into the need for learning. Such interest in mastering geographical nomenclature can be formed by improving teaching methods using toponymy. The problem statement. School practice shows that the study of geographical objects and nomenclature proceeds in a reproductive way, mainly based on memorization, which negatively affects the quality of knowledge. In this regard, the problem arises of finding possible methods for assimilating geographical nomenclature that will intensify the process of their assimilation. The purpose of the research is to substantiate experimentally modern methods for mastering geographical nomenclature using toponymy in the course of «Geography of Russia. Nature and population» at school. The results of the research allowed us to draw the following key conclusions: 1. Modern methods of mastering geographical nomenclature include: toponymic methods (identifying the semantics and etymology of geographical names); teaching methods (partially exploratory, problem-based and research). 3. Analysis of the results of questioning and testing of students of the Maikop Gymnasium No. 22 in 2023/2024 academic year have shown positive results of the pedagogical experiment and proved the validity of the proposed methods for mastering geographical nomenclature using toponymy.

Design and fabrication of silicone cleft lip simulation model for personalized surgical training

Purpose of the studyTo elucidate the design and fabrication methodologies employed in creating a personalized cleft lip simulation model, primarily intended for enhancing surgical training and diverse applications. The study further sought to assess the viability of integrating this simulation model into undergraduate oral experiments and instructional settings. Study designFacial data from individuals with cleft lip conditions were acquired using a scanner. Subsequent stages involved reverse engineering and the utilization of 3D printing technology to generate a cleft lip silicone simulation model. The molding process entailed injecting silicone into a polylactic acid mold. The study enrolled 53 undergraduate students majoring in dentistry, who were randomly assigned to either a control or experimental group. A dedicated instructor guided each group independently, employing a combination of multiple-choice tests and surveys to gauge real-time evaluations and discern inter-group disparities. Results and conclusionsWe successfully designed and produced a personalized cleft lip simulation model, demonstrating notable efficacy in the context of cleft lip experimental teaching. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the scores of the experimental group students on multiple-choice questions pertaining to cleft lip surgical procedures. Survey outcomes indicated that the experimental group students exhibited higher confidence levels in cleft lip surgery, as reflected from their responses to relevant questions, compared to the traditional group students. These differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). The simulation model developed in this study emerges as a reliable and cost-effective training and teaching tool for cleft lip surgery.

Developing a safety engineering experimental course using “Macro-Safety” discipline integration

Professional experiment courses are important to students’ understanding and recognition of professional knowledge as links to professional experiments. The University of Science and Technology Beijing’s “Macro-Safety” discipline integration approach to safety engineering was used to develop safety engineering experimental courses. Development methods were discussed. A research background in multiple dominant disciplines helped establish the cultivation mode for innovation in students majoring in safety engineering. We combined the traditional teaching mode with multi-disciplinary, innovative experimental teaching, which improved the students’ enthusiasm for studying safety engineering, enhanced their practicality and innovation, and laid a solid foundation for their comprehensive development. The research results of this paper can be used in metallurgy, materials, and other related majors.