Blended Teaching Reform in Pathogenic Biology Experiment Course based on SPOC, Rain Classroom, and Virtual Simulation Platforms

Kai Liu; Fahu Yuan

doi:10.62051/ijsspa.v7n2.03

Authors

Kai Liu
Fahu Yuan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v7n2.03

Keywords:

Pathogenic Biology, SPOC, Rain Classroom, Virtual Simulation, Blended Learning, Teaching Reform

Abstract

This study explores a novel blended teaching model that integrates Small Private Online Course (SPOC), Rain Classroom, and a Virtual Simulation Experiment Platform for the Pathogenic Biology Experiment course in medical education. The purpose of this instructional reform is to enhance students' theoretical knowledge, practical competencies, and learning engagement by bridging digital resources with in-person instruction. A quasi-experimental design was implemented, comparing an experimental cohort (n=55) adopting the blended model and a control cohort (n=53) following traditional methods. Data were collected on academic performance, skill assessments, and satisfaction levels. The results demonstrated statistically significant improvements (P<0.01) in all measured outcomes for the experimental group. In particular, a Giemsa-staining case study on Plasmodium-infected mouse blood was employed to contextualize virtual interaction and biosafety practices. This research provides an effective instructional blueprint for integrating simulation and digital tools into laboratory-intensive medical curricula.

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