Teaching online-offline mixed mode of traditional Chinese medicine courses at Linyi Vocational College
Keywords:
Online-Offline learning, blended teaching, resource sharing, traditional Chinese medicine, vocational educationAbstract
The purposes of this research were to 1) study the current state of mixed online-offline teaching at Linyi Vocational College, 2) identify factors influencing mixed online-offline teaching at Linyi Vocational College, and 3) find the importance of mixed learning for resource sharing. The target group consisted of 110 individuals, from 30 traditional Chinese medicine teachers and 80 students (40 freshman-year and 40 sophomore-year students) in the first semester of the 2024 academic year. The research instruments were 1) questionnaires for students, 2) questionnaires for teachers, 3) semi- structural interviews, and 4) observation checklist. The data were statistically analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, percentage, data analysis, and content analysis.
The research findings indicated that current State of Mixed Online-Offline Teaching: Linyi Vocational College actively explores and practices a blended teaching model of online and offline in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) courses. This model combines online course platforms with classroom teaching, conducting online teaching through video, live streaming, interactive courseware, and other forms, while emphasizing offline practical exercises and teacher-student interaction. 2. Factors Influencing Mixed Online-Offline Teaching: The effectiveness of blended learning mode is influenced by various factors. The improvement of technical support and infrastructure is key, but the adaptability and innovation ability of teachers and students towards technology are also crucial. The ability and participation of students in self-directed learning directly affect teaching effectiveness, while the adaptability of curriculum design and content determines the organic integration of online and offline teaching. 3. Mixed learning's diverse and complementary resources enhance sharing by combining online and offline resources, mixed learning offers a richer teaching environment that fosters effective resource sharing. Online and offline resources complement each other, improving utilization efficiency. This approach also promotes resource sharing and exchange between teachers and students, increasing accessibility and utilization, ultimately improving teaching effectiveness and learning experience. Insights gained from the surveys and interviews provided valuable information on how the implementation of mixed learning at Linyi Vocational College can be improved for better outcomes.
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