An Exploration of the Application of Peyton's Four-step Approach in Practical Clinical Microbiology Education Program
Clinical microbiological testing is a crucial component of laboratory medicine,emphasizing the cultivation of practical skills among students.However,despite promising improvements in traditional teaching methods,it was suggested that students still lack sufficient hands-on practice and understanding of key operational points due to limited classroom time and individualized guidance.This paper explores application of the Peyton's four-step approach in practical clinical microbiological testing education program.This method comprises four stages,including:demonstration,explanation,guided practice,and independent practice,which can progressively guide students to master operational skills and professional theory.Initially,teachers demonstrate the entire operational process for students to observe and learn.Subsequently,they provide detailed explanations of the theoretical background and implementation essentials for each step.Students then have opportunities to perform operations under teacher guidance,promptly correcting errors to ensure accurate mastery of operational procedures.Finally,students can independently complete operations,with teachers evaluating their proficiency and providing constructive feedback.This phased and progressive teaching approach not only significantly enhances students'operational skillset,but also deepens their understanding of theoretical knowledge.Implementing the Peyton's four-step approach in practice can enhance the effectiveness of practical clinical microbiological testing education program and provides innovative insights and models for laboratory medicine education reform.