Exploration and practice of improving utilization rates of teaching instruments and equipment under the background of emerging engineering:Taking the Engineering Training Center of Jilin University as an example
[Objective]Practical teaching is pivotal for consolidating theoretical knowledge,improving practical and innovative abilities,and fostering a labor spirit among students.It plays an important role in cultivating outstanding engineers in the new era,especially in the context of emerging engineering.At the core of practical teaching are teaching instruments and equipment,whose utilization rate and maximization of value are critical issues for universities to address.To make these explorations pertinent to grassroots teaching units,the Engineering Training Center of Jilin University is used as an example.[Methods]This study examines the utilization rates of micro,small,medium,and large-scale instruments and equipment,focusing on the following three key areas:in-class activities,out-of-class activities,and social services.The challenges in improving the utilization rate of teaching instruments and equipment include scattered operational training and difficult sharing usage,scant management systems and chaotic open sharing protocols,isolated equipment information,and the absence of appointment platforms,as well as unclear job responsibilities and weak personnel strength.To address these challenges,the university has reformed its teaching mode by integrating online courses,in-class practice,and comprehensive after-class training.Furthermore,an all-weather sharing space for instruments and equipment has been established to actively respond to the two-way pressure of reducing class hours and increasing equipment utilization.Out-of-class strategies to maximize the benefits of instruments and equipment in scientific research and personnel training include compiling training manuals,creating two-dimensional codes for equipment information,building a sharing platform for instruments and equipment within the school,establishing a digital management system,and strengthening the construction of the teaching team.In terms of social services,through cooperation with enterprises,colleges of continuing education,and primary and secondary schools,the university promotes industry-university-research collaboration and various social activities.This improves the utilization rate and social value of instruments and equipment.[Results]The Engineering Training Center of Jilin University actively implements various measures to improve the utilization rate of teaching instruments and equipment.These efforts have led to significant improvements in teaching quality,innovative achievements,and broad influence.The synergy between improving utilization rates of teaching instruments and equipment and improving the abilities of engineering training centers underscores the mutual reinforcement of these goals.[Conclusions]In general,effective ways to improve the utilization rate of teaching instruments and equipment include creating shared spaces through in-class reforms,building shared platforms out of class,and leveraging social services for synergistic benefits.These measures are vital in fully leveraging university resources,strengthening instrument and equipment management,promoting practical teaching reforms,and improving the quality of personnel training.
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