Exploratory study on the standardization of practical teaching in vector biology

ZHENG Weiqing; LI Siping; ZHAO Guangyuan; LI Xuexia

doi:10.19821/j.1671-2781.2025.05.026

Abstract：The course vector biology is an applied-oriented discipline rooted in practical expertise.However,current pedagogical frameworks exhibit excessive focus on theoretical instruction due to limited field training facilities and insufficient practical experience among frontline educators.It leads to compromised student competency in field applications.Addressing curriculum deficiencies such as insufficient hands-on teaching hours,deficiencies in operational skills,and simplistic assessment systems,this study emphasizes the centrality of practical education inherent to the discipline and proposes a reformative"theory-basic experiment comprehensive practice-research innovation"tiered curriculum framework.Standardization of practical teaching constitutes a critical pathway to ensure educational quality,enhance student capabilities,and develop competency-based professionals aligned with national public health security and tropical disease prevention strategies.Therefore,this paper focues on a framework for standardizing practical teaching through-developing teaching syllabi and operational guidelines,preparing a budget application process for practical teaching funds,standardizing laboratory management,on-site internship management,faculty training and team building,and assessment/feedback mechanisms.Implementation principles include:scientific rigor,systematic design,practical relevance,operational feasibility,safety compliance,innovation orientation,evaluation/feedback systems,collaboration and resource sharing.The initiative aims to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals meeting industry demands,thereby advancing public health security and national tropical disease prevention strategies.