Experimental Teaching Research Articles

Physics as a Subject Matter in Primary Education Teacher Students’ Training: Possibilities for Elimination of Misconceptions

The research focused on the issue of physics subject matter in higher education of primary education teachers. It explained students’ misconceptions on an example of the subject matter about a pulley. The research aimed to study on a sample of 79 students the effectiveness of the designed IBI in eliminating misconceptions in favour of scientifically acceptable concepts. The main research methods were the pedagogical experiment and content analysis of students’ answers. Results showed that students’ misconceptions changed statistically significantly in the post-test against the pre-test in favour of scientifically acceptable concepts. Thus, the research results may incentivise branch didactics of science subjects.

Virtual Simulation Experimental Teaching of E-Commerce Course Based on Short Video

The e-commerce course based on short videos offers a dynamic and accessible learning experience tailored to the fast-paced world of online business. Through concise and engaging video modules, students gain practical insights into various aspects of e-commerce, including market analysis, digital marketing strategies, website development, and customer relationship management. This papers explores the implementation of virtual simulation experimental teaching in an e-commerce course, utilizing short video modules as the primary instructional tool, enhanced by Stacked Ranking Regression Classifier (SRRC). The research aims to enhance student engagement and comprehension by integrating virtual simulations with short video content, providing an immersive and interactive learning experience. Through simulated experiments and empirical validations, the efficacy of SRRC-enhanced virtual simulation teaching methods is evaluated. Results demonstrate significant improvements in student performance and satisfaction compared to traditional teaching approaches. Simulation analysis of students exposed to SRRC-enhanced virtual simulation teaching reported a 25% increase in comprehension levels and a 30% improvement in engagement metrics. Additionally, the SRRC model facilitates personalized learning experiences tailored to individual student needs, leading to enhanced learning outcomes. These findings underscore the potential of virtual simulation experimental teaching with SRRC in revolutionizing e-commerce education and fostering student success.

Formation and Development of Mathematical Literacy in the Context of PISA-2021 Program Concep

This article presents the results of pedagogical experiments, which revealed educational problems that teachers face in the process of teaching mathematical literacy to schoolchildren: a low proportion of practice-oriented tasks in the total number of educational tasks in school mathematics intended for 15-year-old schoolchildren, a passive attitude of teachers to the formation of mathematical literacy among schoolchildren. The analysis of the experimental data made it possible to conclude that the knowledge and skills of teachers on the issues of reducing the standard task of the school mathematics course are insufficient to problem situations in the context of the PISA assessment tasks, compiling task systems for these tasks, containing an algorithm for solving the assigned problem, description of a visual object that allows the visualization of the task. To solve these problems, the paper proposes to apply a modular learning technology in the process of teaching schoolchildren mathematical literacy, an algorithmic method for reducing a standard task to assessment-learning tasks in the context of the PISA-2021 program concept. In the work, examining the task to the problem situation as an object of mental activity of students, the main components of the "Mathematical Reasoning" of the student are highlighted. Namely: recognizes the area of the task; singles out the main components of the tasks; to bring data under known concepts; establishes interdisciplinary links; applies induction, interdisciplinary knowledge in the preparation of a mathematical model; solves a mathematical problem; interprets, evaluates the solution in the context of the phenomenon under consideration. The analysis of algorithms for solving tasks made it possible to identify the following key structural components of mathematical literacy: understanding the context of tasks; the ability to establish correspondences between various objects, apply induction and knowledge, build mathematical models, find solutions to mathematical models of tasks, interpret and evaluate the solutions obtained; have mathematical reasoning skills. The final experimental study confirmed the effectiveness of the developed methodology for the formation and development of mathematical literacy at 15 year old schoolchildren.

Formation of Literary Competence in Philological Specialties in the Course of Modern Kazakh Literature at the University

The article deals with the problem of the formation of literary competence in the course of modern Kazakh literature. The relevance of the study is due to the need to implement a competency-based approach in university education. The study of modern literature of Kazakhstan is also an urgent task of today. The professional training of a future philologist should include a holistic understanding of the modern literary process, including the domestic one. In the course of the study, historical-functional, intermedial, biographical, systemic methods and modeling methods were applied. The authors provide an overview of scientific points of view on the problem of the competence-based approach in education, compares different approaches to the definition of competence and competencies, to the relationship between these two concepts. A directed study of the phenomenon of literary competence was carried out, in connection with which an overview of the definitions of the concept was given, and then descriptors of literary competence were developed on the basis of the works of Ermek Tursunov. The authors proposes a methodology for the formation of literary competence with the help of a system of tasks based on the genre approach. The results of a pedagogical experiment proving the effectiveness of the methodology are reflected. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the methodological system for the formation of the literary competence of future philologists through the development of descriptors and the use of methodological tools. The methods used in the research process were sociological, intermedial, historical-functional methods, as well as the method of pedagogical diagnostics of the level of formed literary competence. The main conclusion obtained by the researchers was that the use of a methodological system for the formation of literary competence in the study of the works of E. Tursunov, consisting of descriptors, a complex of diagnostic tools, a set of tasks, improves the quality of education through an increase in the level of formation of literary competence.The authors see the future direction of research in expanding the field of application of the methodological system through a change in training courses, the material used, and the student body. The results obtained in the course of the study can serve as the basis for the methodological support of the process of forming the literary competence of a philologist in the development of training courses.

Promoting Linear Algebraic Reasoning among Students: Affordances and Challenges

As students transition from the mathematics they learn in school years, including their first-year calculus courses, to the first course in linear algebra, they experience discontinuities in their perspective of what mathematics is. Their propensity to continue applying the same habits of learning in the face of this change leads to failure and frustration. The failure manifests itself in the quality of understanding basic concepts as well as in the lack of linear algebraic reasoning. Instructional treatments applied in my teaching experiments to foster students’ ability to reason linear algebraically resulted in mixed success – some of the treatments were successful, others less so. The latter are accounted for by the structural complexity of the subject matter and students’ background knowledge. The pedagogical approaches offered in this paper are oriented within a particular theoretical framework for the learning and teaching of mathematics, called DNR. Reflections and broader implications are addressed through the lenses of this framework.

The Global Impact of CEFR in Higher Education: A Case Study in Kazakhstan and Insights from a Pedagogical Experiment

The article explores the transformative impact of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) on global language pedagogy, with a particular focus on its implications for higher education and its application in Kazakhstan. Introduced by the Council of Europe in the early 2000s, the CEFR offers a comprehensive framework for language teaching, learning, and assessment, spanning six competency levels from A1 to C2. Its widespread adoption has reshaped language education policies and practices worldwide, emphasizing communication skills across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The study investigates the evolution of the CEFR and its integration into higher education systems, examining its influence in countries such as the UK, Germany, France, and Canada. Notably, Kazakhstan has embraced the CEFR as a guiding framework for language instruction, aiming to enhance graduates’ employability in the international job market. Additionally, the article presents findings from a pedagogical experiment conducted at a Kazakhstani university, assessing the effectiveness of CEFR-aligned speaking assessment criteria in improving students’ proficiency. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative student feedback, highlighting the positive impact of aligning teaching strategies with the CEFR. Overall, the research contributes valuable insights into the practical application of the CEFR in Kazakhstani higher education and its broader implications for language instruction worldwide. Keywords: CEFR, higher education system, teaching methods, assessment criteria, student feedback, survey.

Path Exploration of Digital Media Top Talent Training System in Higher Vocational Colleges Based on Virtual Simulation Experiment Teaching

The Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee emphasized in the vision goal of 2035 that it is necessary to build a country with strong education and talent. Building a top-notch talent training system and training a batch of top-notch innovative talents is an important foundation for building a country with strong education and talent. At the same time, the Ministry of Education proposed that virtual simulation experiment teaching is an important content of higher education information construction, and is the product of the deep integration of disciplines and information technology. The purpose of virtual simulation experiment teaching is to improve the innovative spirit and practical skills of college students in an all-round way and to share high-quality experimental teaching resources as the core. Through the new teaching form and novel way of virtual simulation, we can cultivate top-notch talents with high-quality and compound skills. Through the integration of production and education, we can achieve the natural match between the training of higher vocational talents and the needs of talents in the industry and enterprises.

Забезпечення якості освіти за спеціальністю 017: стан проблеми

Currently, the quality of education is one of the most important criteria for the successful functioning and implementation of educational and professional programs in particular and higher education institutions in general. A prerequisite for improving the quality of educational services in higher education institutions is the involvement of students as a separate group of stakeholders in this process. The purpose of the study is to analyze the participation of higher education students majoring in 017 Physical Culture and Sports in the process of internal quality assurance in the EPP «Sports Coach». Methods. After analyzing the literature, systematizing and summarizing them, we identified the most common forms of student involvement in improving the quality of higher education; sociological methods, namely a questionnaire survey, were used to conduct a statement pedagogical experiment, using the results of the questionnaire «Educational Program through the Eyes of Applicants» for 2022, 2023; mathematical and statistical research methods were used to process data and determine the percentage of survey results. Results. The study found that the involvement of higher education students majoring in 017 Physical Culture and Sports in the process of internal quality assurance of education takes place through a questionnaire survey; cooperation with student self-government bodies; participation in meetings of the Department of Sports and Sports Games, the Academic Council of the Faculty of Physical Culture; through the functioning of Google Forms, which are presented on the website of the department for making proposals for projects of educational and professional programs; through informal communication with the head of the department, the dean of the faculty, and the rector of the university; inclusion of students in the group of developers of educational and professional programs. The effectiveness of the implemented ways of student participation in the system of internal quality assurance of education is evidenced by the results of questionnaires «Educational Program in the Eyes of Applicants». After analyzing the data of 2022 and 2023, we concluded that the dynamics of evaluation of educational and professional programs «Sports Coach» has improved slightly over the year, in particular, higher education applicants are 0.5 % more satisfied with the list of educational components of the curriculum; by 2 % ‒ with the amount of time allocated for practical training; the overall assessment of the quality of the content of educational programs and the level of teaching of educational components has improved by 1.8%; the assessment of the quality of teaching and methodological support of disciplines has also improved by 2.9 %.

Ефективність методики навчання спортивному орієнтуванню курсантів спеціальності артилерійська розвідка з урахуванням змагальної діяльності спортсменів-орієнтувальників

Success in a modern fast-paced and maneuverable battle requires the use of high-precision weapons, the effectiveness of which is possible with the use of satellite navigation systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, etc. At the same time, the experience of combat operations on the territory of Ukraine has shown that even if they cannot be used, and sometimes even in their absence, the ability to navigate with a conventional map is an important condition for the successful completion of a combat mission. The purpose of the study is to experimentally investigate the effectiveness of the methodology for teaching orienteering to cadets majoring in artillery intelligence, taking into account the requirements of competitive activity in the conditions of real training and competitive process of orienteering athletes. Material and methods of the research. To solve the tasks, we organized and conducted a pedagogical observation to determine the arsenal of means and methods of physical training of orienteering cadets in the process of studying at a military university and a pedagogical experiment to test the effectiveness of the physical training program for cadets majoring in artillery intelligence. There were 20 respondents, including 10 men of the artillery intelligence specialty with a minimum level of orienteering training (EO) and 10 male athletes who have been involved in orienteering for 2–3 years. The respondents are 18-25 years old (average age – 20.8±0.2). Results. It has been established that during the experiment there was a significant increase in the cadets’ fitness indicators compared to the beginning of the study. At the end of the study, the level of training of artillery cadets differs from athletes of the KMU and MSU level at a distance (sprint in the city by 28.9 %; sprint in the park by 37.7 %; extended distance in the forest by 26.4 %). Conclusions. The conducted research and analysis of the results showed that the level of preparedness of cadets specializing in artillery reconnaissance was significantly reduced compared to the beginning of the training process. At the end of the experiment, the training process was aimed more at developing endurance than at developing speed, which is important for performing tasks in real combat operations, and the cadets’ technical skills in map reading, which is necessary for their specialty of artillery reconnaissance, increased.

Modes of Being: Astonishment and openness in Entrepreneurship Education

This paper stems from a two-year phenomenological action research project named Innovative and Entrepreneurial Formation (Bildung) in Professional Bachelor Education. The paper explores an entrepreneurial teaching experiment aimed at combining educational ideals of entrepreneurship education with educational ideals necessary to become a professional nurse. The educational ideals aimed for is sensitivity, imagination and courage to act. Through phenomenological analysis of one teacher`s lived experience description and a phenomenological interview with a student participating in the teaching experiment, the paper inquiries into modes of Being among students participating in the experiment from an ontological perspective. Furthermore, the paper investigates how these modes of Being can relate to entrepreneurial as well as professional purposes. By that, the teaching experiment is an example of a crossfertilization between entrepreneurship education and professional education that allows both to grow. The analysis reveals astonishment as a central existential experience of Being, while participating in the specific teaching experiment. The study also shows a phenomenological association between astonishment and openness, which entrepreneurship educators have searched for pedagogies to establish.

The development of speed and speed-strength qualities in shortdistance runners in complicated training conditions

Background The problem of developing the speed of movement and speed-strength qualities of sprinters can be solved by applying special exercises in artificially difficult training conditions.
 The purpose of the study is to explore the possibilities of using special training tools, in particular running in artificially difficult conditions at the stage of special physical training of sprinters of mass categories.
 Materials and methods: The study involved young men aged 17-19 years old in the number of 28 people who were engaged in sprint running in the athletics section at the sports school of the Olympic reserve of the city of Kirov (Russia). The pedagogical experiment began on November 5, 2022 and ended on May 24, 2023. By the method of random sampling, all athletes were differentiated into a control group that practiced according to the standard methodology for training sprinters in natural conditions of difficulty and an experimental group in which sprinters practiced in artificially created conditions of difficulty. When processing the results of the study, the Student’s T-test was used.
 Results After the end of the pedagogical experiment, the indicators in both groups improved. The sprinters from the control group had higher scores from 1% to 3% in all tests (p>0.05). In the athletes from the experimental group, from the beginning to the end of the study, the indicators improved from 4.5% to 5.9% on all tests (p<0.05). This proves the effectiveness of using a set of exercises and load components in working with athletes in artificially created difficult exercise conditions.
 Conclusion: If you use a special set of exercises in artificially created difficult conditions when working with sprinters aged 17-19, then the indicators of speed and strength abilities and speed of movement will significantly improve in comparison with athletes who train in natural conditions of difficulty.
 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 02 April’24 Page : 368-376

Development of coordination abilities in children aged 9-10 years with a diagnosis of myopia

Objective The objective is to increase the level of coordination abilities of schoolchildren diagnosed with myopia.
 Methods The study was conducted in the period from September 2022 to June 2023 at secondary school number 13 in the Kirov region. A group (n=21) of 4th grade students was formed to conduct a pedagogical experiment. These are boys and girls aged 10-11 years with a mild degree of myopia (up to 3 diopters) – myopia of the first degree. The level of development of coordination abilities was determined by a 3x10 meter Shuttle run, a long jump from a place with the right and left sides, Balance on 1 leg and Dynamic coordination of movements. The Student’s T-Test was the main method of mathematical statistics.
 Results After the end of the pedagogical experiment, the performance of children from the experimental group improved in all indicators. In the shuttle run test, the indicators became higher from 9.36±0.16 to 8.72±0.09 (p<0.05), an increase of 6.8%. The long jump with the right side increased by 10.4% (p<0.05), and with the left side by 7.3% (p<0.05). In the balance on one leg test, the indicators became 13.3% higher (p<0.05), and in the dynamic coordination test, the indicators improved from 8.83±0.89 to 10.05±0.16 (p<0.05), the increase in indicators was 13.8%.
 Conclusion The results obtained allow us to conclude that our proposed method of using general developmental exercises with objects as a means of developing coordination abilities in children 9-10 years old diagnosed with myopia is effective, which is achieved through regular use of exercises in physical education lessons, as well as by stabilizing the course of myopia during the school day.
 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 02 April’24 Page : 507-513

Современные способы развития познавательной активности детей дошкольного возраста на занятиях по изобразительному искусству

This article examines the use of gaming technologies in the development of cognitive activity of preschool children using the example of the introduction of Advent Calendar technology in visual arts classes. In the process of analyzing the problem of developing the cognitive activity of preschool children by means of drawing, the author comes to the conclusion about the rationality of using innovative gaming technologies. As such, the use of the Advent Calendar technology is proposed. This approach in the work of a teacher of preschool and additional education can be identified as innovative, since it was introduced into the process of teaching and upbringing relatively recently, but certainly showed its effectiveness. Based on theoretical analysis and own observations, a conclusion was made about the effectiveness of using this technology in the formation of universal educational activities, curiosity, imagination, aesthetic taste and other personal qualities necessary for the successful development of a preschooler. The following research methods were used: the study and analysis of the thematic literature on the topic of the work, conducting a pedagogical experiment consisting of several stages, including diagnostics at the ascertaining and control stages. The relevance of the research is due to the need for a variety of learning processes in organizations of additional and preschool education and the introduction of modern innovative technologies in visual arts classes. This development meets not only the modern demands and needs of society, but also the requirements of the Federal State Budget. The article will be useful for educators, primary school teachers, as well as specialists interested in improving the system of preschool and additional education.

The effect of the mental fitness activity program on quality of life indicators of temporary displaced women of mature age

The aim of the study was to assess the influence of Pilates health classes on the indicators of psycho- emotional state and quality of life in middle-aged temporarily displaced persons. Methods: analysis of scientific and methodological literature, sociological (survey), anthropometric, and pedagogical methods (pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment), methods of assessing the quality of life, and methods of mathematical statistics. Subjects. The study was conducted on the basis of a family-type house in the city of Rome (Italy) and involved 12 middle-aged women and 6 Pilates trainers. Results. The results of the study confirmed that the proposed wellness program based on the use of the Pilates system in evacuation conditions had a positive effect on all components of the quality of life of middle-aged people, especially on their emotional state, as it was possible to achieve a specific increase in both physical and mental components of health status. Thus, the physical component increased by 1.3 times or by 34%, and the psychological component increased by 1.8 times or by 81%. Positive changes were observed in the indicators of physical condition (increased by 23%) and physical capacity (increased by 18%), and indicators of visual screening of posture (increases by 15.9%).

EXPLORATION OF AI TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION IN REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL COURSE DESIGN BASED ON OBE

Based on the concept of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), this study explores the application of AI technology in the instructional design and implementation of rehabilitation professional courses. The research adopts a combination of literature analysis, case studies, and teaching experiments. It designs an outcome-oriented teaching plan for rehabilitation courses that integrates AI technology and conducts a small-scale practice to verify the feasibility of the plan. The study finds that the OBE concept is highly compatible with AI technology. AI technology can effectively support precise curriculum system design based on outcome requirements, immersive digital teaching implementation, targeted evaluation and feedback, and comprehensively promote the achievement of learning outcomes. Therefore, AI technology should be widely applied in curriculum instructional design to better realize the OBE concept. The effective integration of the OBE concept and AI technology is an important direction for upgrading the teaching model, which is worth further exploration and practice. Subsequent research can continue to expand the application areas of this model, enrich specific implementation strategies, and conduct large-sample application effect verification to provide support for scale-up and promotion. KEYWORD： AI technology Rehabilitation course OBE

Improving the educational process of physical education at primary school using fitness technologies

The research paper discusses the peculiarities of the educational process in elementary school during physical education lessons. It was found that the development of physical qualities of 8-9 years-old schoolchildren depends on the complex influence on them through the use of various fitness-technologies.
 The purpose of the work is to improve the educational process of physical education based on the development and implementation of fitness technologies in elementary school.
 Research results. Our work showed the search of optimal ways of improving the physical qualities of younger schoolchildren in the educational process of physical education. The pedagogical experiment showed that the fitness-complexes reliably affect at the physical qualities of 8-9-year-old schoolchildren during physical education lessons using fitness equipment (Р˂0.05). In the experimental group, the result in the speed running (30 m) improved by 0.5 s for boys and 0.4 s for girls at the end of the experiment. The result improved by 0.7s for boys and by 0.6s for girls during the control exercise – running 4x9m. The result of the incline indicated an improvement of 0.65 cm for boys and 1.6 cm for girls during the use of fitness equipment.
 Due to the improvement of the result during the control exercise – wring in 1 minute (quantity) – after the experiment in the experimental group, the result increased in 5 times for boys, and in 4 times for girls. Comparative results of the test exercise – long jump is following: the results show that after the experiment in the experimental group: the result improved for boys for 7 cm, for girls for 4 cm. So, we see an improvement in the results of all control exercises that determine physical qualities of elementary school students, which indicates the effectiveness of the chosen methodology.
 The scientific originality of the work lies in the systematization of fitness-exercises which help to develop all physical qualities at primary school in the process of physical education.
 The practical value lies in the development of complexes of fitness exercises, the system of their use which help to increase the physical qualities of young schoolchildren in the process of physical education.

Fostering Interculturality in Foreign Language Teaching Literature in a Chinese Language Classroom

Since its earlier theorizations in the 1990s, interculturality has gained increasing prominence in the field of foreign language pedagogy. Interculturality calls for the acquisition of a complex set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that makes any separation between language and culture in foreign language teaching untenable. This article examines the potential of literature for an intercultural approach to Chinese language teaching in Italian upper secondary school, also known as ‘high school’. A reflection on what constitutes Chinese culture and the place of literature in the teaching of Chinese provides the background against which an empirical pedagogical experiment is presented. The teaching experience involves the use of a Chinese authentic literary text to promote an intercultural approach to two seemingly unrelated topics: Chinese New Year travel rush and sexual harassment. The activity shows the affordance of literature for developing an intercultural approach to diversity and complexity beyond simplification and orientalizing epistemologies.

Формування професійної компетентності майбутніх фахівців з професійної освіти засобами цифрових технологій

The relevance of the study is due to the current state of education as a social institution that determines the professional success and competitiveness of young people in the labor market. The competency-based approach to education is one of the key areas for improving higher education in Ukraine. This approach contributes to the realization of the concept of humanistic education, provides for the training of qualified specialists who have not only in-depth knowledge of their profession, but also are able to navigate in related fields, are ready for continuous professional development and social and professional mobility.
 The article considers the content of professional competence of future specialists in vocational education and highlights the principles and approaches aimed at its formation by means of digital technologies. It has been determined that the professional competence of future vocational education specialists is an integrative and dynamic characteristic of a person based on a set of special knowledge, practical skills, abilities and personal qualities. The analysis of the practice of using digital technologies in education has confirmed their significant potential in reforming the content, forms and methods of teaching students. It is noted that the construction of educational interaction on the principles of systematicity, integrity, professional orientation, interactivity, reflection, individualization of learning and social responsibility, as well as the application of the provisions of competence-based, activity-based and personality-oriented approaches will contribute to the training of highly qualified specialists who have a wide range of knowledge and professional skills, show the ability to improve the work process with the help of the latest technologies and have the ability to self-development.
 The prospects of the study are to develop a model of professional training of future vocational education specialists using digital technologies and to organize a pedagogical experiment to determine its effectiveness.

Technology of forming research competence of future biologists: by the example of studying the genus Agrimonia L.

Relevance. One of the modern requirements of the development paradigm of modern education is to support the research work of students and their interest in science. The study of biological features of medicinal plants forms them as professionals, developing research competence. Purpose. The research aims to foster students' cognitive, personal, and professional skills while cultivating their research competencies through the exploration of medicinal plants. Methodology. The experimental study, conducted at Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University, involved 99 third-year students specializing in Biology (0511300-Biology). Among them, 54 students comprised the experimental group, while 45 students formed the control group. Results. In this article the program of the elective discipline �Biological features of medicinal species of Agrimonia L.� is compiled, an educational and methodological manual is published and training models of innovative methods are developed. During the experiment, a questionnaire was administered to assess students' biological knowledge across content, motivation, and activity components. The pedagogical experiment's outcomes were consolidated, accompanied by methodical recommendations. Conclusions. The developed program and manual �Biological Features of Medicinal Species of Agrimonia L.� enhance biological education for biology students, fostering independent learning. It bolsters expertise among biologists, particularly in researching medicinal plants, fostering awareness of their ecological significance and promoting conservation efforts. Experimental validation confirms the effectiveness of this educational approach for biology specialists. Keywords: Agrimonia L.; curriculum; methodology; research; competence; study of medicinal plants

Analysis of ten-year teaching evaluation of oral microbiology lab curriculum

BackgroundBased on the updated teaching philosophy of oral microbiology, Wuhan University School of Stomatology initiated a reform in the teaching of oral microbiology in 2009. As part of this reform, an oral microbiology laboratory course was introduced to cultivate students' fundamental skills, professional competence, comprehensive abilities, and innovation capabilities through experimental design. This paper provides thorough examination of the teaching experiment findings from 2013 to 2022, a ten-year timeframe, building on earlier data.MethodsThe curriculum targets fourth-year undergraduate students in a five-year program and adopts a cooperative learning approach. The experimental teaching mainly involves four parts: plaque collection and processing, isolation and cultivation of dental plaque bacteria, staining and biochemical identification of dental plaque bacteria. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the student experiment results from 2013 to 2022. Statistical analysis was conducted using the chi-square test to assess whether there were any differences in students' experimental grades between different years. A significance level of P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Additionally, we evaluated the impact of teaching methods and educational systems on improving students' practical skills and overall innovative abilities.ResultsThe performance of 664 undergraduate students showed improvement in the oral microbiology laboratory course, with a noticeable decrease in the proportion of "C" grades in Experiments 2, 3, and 4 compared to Experiment 1. These results indicate that the laboratory course enhanced students' academic achievements, aiding their understanding and mastery of course content, and received positive feedback from the students.ConclusionThis lab curriculum, through systematic laboratory teaching and practical experience, contributes to the enhancement of students' professional skills and research abilities. It fosters students' interest in scientific research and improves the quality of dental education.