Chinese Bulletin of Botany ›› 2025, Vol. 60 ›› Issue (6): 1-0.DOI: 10.11983/CBB25142  cstr: 32102.14.CBB25142

• TEACHING FORUM •    

Exploring a Plant Science Popularization Practice Model Based on “Hands-on + Curriculum Package”

Dan Mu 1†, Hongjie Long1†, Jingyi Chen1, Xinyi Hu1, Shitao Fang1, Qi Zhou1, Jiahao Bu1, Yaru Bai1, Yuanrong Zhang1, Yuqi Shang1, Jingnan Shi1, Qianwen He1, Anqi Ji1, Xinyan, Zhang2, Huaguang Qin1, Yuchun Rao2*, Tingzhe Sun1*   

  1. 1Anqing Forestry Science and Technology Innovation Research Institute, a New R & D Institution of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Characteristic Resources Utilization in Southwest Anhui, College of Life Sciences, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, China; 2College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
  • Received:2025-08-07 Revised:2025-09-22 Online:2025-11-10 Published:2025-10-22
  • Contact: Yuchun Rao, Tingzhe Sun

Abstract: Amidst the rising demand for public scientific literacy, universities have emerged as a core force in advancing science communication, leveraging their abundant research resources and talent advantages. However, the existing science education system still faces challenges such as uneven development and low participation rates. Building upon existing practices and guided by experiential learning theory, this study proposes a four-dimensional science communication pathway: “Hands-on Experiences-Scientific Reflection-Concept Construction-Transfer and Dissemination” (HRCT) four-dimensional science literacy pathway. It proposes a “hands-on activities + curriculum package” model, systematically developing cultural and creative teaching aids, modularized courses, and tiered activities. This forms an integrated “product-curriculum-activity” paradigm, completing the full cycle from “learning by doing” to “science communication and application.” It provides a replicable and scalable practical model for overcoming the challenges of translating science literacy initiatives within universities.

Key words: curriculum package, experiential learning, hands-on course activities, plant science popularization