Hybrid Teaching Reform of Veterinary Microbiology Based on the Combination of Virtual Simulation and Problem-Based Learning

Abstract

The Veterinary Microbiology course is centered around the diagnosis and testing of pathogenic microorganisms, with the core value of “moral education and character development.” It reconstructs multidimensional teaching resources by integrating disciplinary achievements with clinical cases and implements a hybrid teaching approach combining virtual simulation and problem-based learning (PBL) through the “three stages + four models + three reflections” framework. Dual-qualification teachers employ various teaching methods, create a “six-in-one” model for ideological and political education, and conduct formative assessments based on the principles of diversified objectives and process emphasis. The hybrid teaching reform addresses issues such as fragmented knowledge, insufficient class hours, weak animal disease diagnostic abilities among students, limited application and expansion of knowledge points, and students’ lack of proactive critical thinking skills. The application of hybrid teaching has shown significant advantages and effectiveness, providing a reference for teaching reform in similar microbiology courses.