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The Connotation, Case Practice, and Promotion Strategies of Biological Modeling Ability from the Perspective of Core Competencies

Hanyu Li¹, Minglin Chen²*

Guide to Education Innovation / 2026,6(2): 297-307 / 2026-07-02 27 18

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  1. Anhui Fengtai Fourth Middle School, Huainan;
  2. College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu

• Keywords:
  Modeling ability; Scientific thinking; STS; Science history; Question lists; Core literacy
• Abstract: A model is the key tool of biology teaching and learning. Modeling is an abstract and unambiguous written description of things made to understand them. Modeling has important practical significance in promoting the development of scientific thinking ability and enhancing biological scientific literacy among middle school students. This article analyzed the concept and connotation of models and modeling ability. Combining biology new curriculum standards with new textbooks, and using teaching cases as a starting point, some teaching strategies were presented as follows: Persist in scientifically think and enhance students’ cognitive model ability; Focus on STS teaching and promote students’ model construction ability; Utilize the history of science to cultivate students’ ability to validate models; Scientifically apply conceptual transformation theory to strengthen students’ ability to apply models; Cleverly design question lists to expand students’ innovative model ability. Moreover, the teaching strategy is not invariable. Choosing a multi-dimensional and blended teaching strategy appropriately can help students develop scientific thinking and enhance their core biological literacy.
• DOI: 10.35534/gei.0602027 (registering DOI)
• Cite: Li, H. Y., & Chen, M. L. (2026). The Connotation, Case Practice, and Promotion Strategies of Biological Modeling Ability from the Perspective of Core Competencies. Guide to Education Innovation, 6(2), 297−307.