Optimization of Practical Teaching of Landscape Dendrology Based on University Botanical Garden Construction
Landscape Dendrology is a pivotal course in landscape architecture and related fields designed to enhance students'proficiency in identifying and utilizing landscaping trees.The general issues of the landscape dendrology practical course include numerous knowledge points,reliance on off-campus practical training,difficulty in distinguishing similar tree species in the same genus,etc.Taking the opportunity of the botanical garden construction within the new campus of Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering in Baiyun District by integrating'Two gardens in one',matching the teaching contents,offering the physical signage,and online resources via QR codes,it provides students with an idealized practical teaching field.Besides,based on the resources accumulated by the teaching staff,this course has established a comprehensive database of landscaping trees as well as enriched the educational resources.This reformative approach significantly boosts students'practical skills,interdisciplinary knowledge,and innovative thinking in the field of Landscape Dendrology.