University Chemistry ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (7): 105-112.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202505080

• Study and Reform of Chemical Education • Previous Articles    

Development of a student-centered bilingual textbook for inorganic and analytical chemistry laboratory in a new format

Xiuqiong Zeng, Jiqing Cai, Guijin He, Xiaofei Xu, Ming Wang   

  1. National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education (Zhejiang University), Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China
  • Received:2025-05-25 Accepted:2025-07-29 Published:2026-06-27
  • Contact: Xiuqiong Zeng, Jiqing Cai E-mail:*通讯作者:Emails:zdzxq@zju.edu.cn;caijq@126.com

Abstract: To meet the needs of increasing informatization and internationalization in higher education, college teachers continue to explore the development of English-language chemistry laboratory textbooks specifically designed for undergraduates. Based on years of experience in teaching chemistry laboratory courses in English and through six semesters of continuous refinement, our teaching team published a new-format bilingual textbook for inorganic and analytical chemistry laboratory in January 2025. This textbook focuses on the learning experience and outcomes of first- and second-year undergraduates, employing an innovative bilingual presentation approach. It enhances the depth of experimental content while paying close attention to laboratory safety and environmental sustainability. This textbook is complemented by extensive high-quality bilingual videos and other digital resources. With its distinctive features, this textbook provides valuable reference for peers developing similar teaching materials in higher education institutions.

Key words: Inorganic and analytical chemistry laboratory, Bilingual textbook, New format, Student-centered, Bilingual videos, Digital resources