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Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2024.09.013

Enhancing Medicinal Botany Education Through Comprehensive Teaching Reform from 2020 to 2023

Xuehua Zheng*, Guodong Zheng, Bo Wu, Jianye Zhang, Xueping Lei, Yu Zhang, Lu Liang, Chao Zhang

Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, Guangdong, China.

*Corresponding author: Xuehua Zheng

Published: October 11,2024

Abstract

This study evaluates the impact of an innovative four-year instructional strategy on the Medicinal Botany course for second-year pharmacy students at a Chinese university, covering the period from 2020 to 2023. The reform included three main components: (1) a combination of online and offline learning through digital resources and interactive activities; (2) a significant enhancement of practical experience through laboratory work, supplemented by visits to on-campus facilities and regional resources; and (3) the integration of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to foster advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Evaluation of student engagement, resource utilization, and feedback during this period revealed significant improvements in both engagement and comprehension. These findings highlight the effectiveness of a comprehensive, multifaceted pedagogical approach in enriching plant science education and bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

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How to cite this paper

Enhancing Medicinal Botany Education Through Comprehensive Teaching Reform from 2020 to 2023

How to cite this paper: Xuehua Zheng, Guodong Zheng, Bo Wu, Jianye Zhang, Xueping Lei, Yu Zhang, Lu Liang, Chao Zhang. (2024). Enhancing Medicinal Botany Education Through Comprehensive Teaching Reform from 2020 to 2023The Educational Review, USA8(9), 1177-1185.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2024.09.013