University Chemistry ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 23-29.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202505055

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Bilingual Instruction in First-Year Fundamental Chemistry Laboratories to Support Top Talents Development

Wan Li1, Simin Fang1, Haozhe Zha2, Amirabbas Mosallanezhad2, Juncheng Chen2   

  1. 1 National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education (University of Science and Technology of China), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui Province, China;
    2 School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui Province, China
  • Received:2025-05-21 Accepted:2025-06-18 Published:2026-04-24
  • Contact: Wan Li E-mail:liwan@ustc.edu.cn

Abstract: This paper systematically summarizes the practical experience of implementing bilingual instruction in two fundamental laboratory courses: “General Chemistry Laboratory” and “Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory”. By incorporating advanced pedagogy, experiments, and teaching methods from abroad, the two courses emphasize the integration of basic experimental techniques and cutting-edge teaching contents. A novel teaching model combining “experimental skills + English proficiency + creativity” has been developed, providing new pathways to enhance research literacy in first-year undergraduates and top talents development.

Key words: Bilingual instruction, General chemistry laboratory, Inorganic chemistry laboratory, Top talent development