Learning management by using group discussions to develop learning achievement in psychological education courses for fourth-year students at Sichuan university of science and engineering

Abstract

In recent years, the education system has been continuously optimized due to the rapid development of science and technology, promoting the development of education modernization, informatization, and other intelligent development. To better utilize the value of modern science, various technologies had to be flexibly applied according to the characteristics of different disciplines. Moreover, with the increasing social pressure and changing times, college students faced various mental health problems related to personal, family, and social factors that needed to be systematically analyzed and solved. To optimize the education system, mental health education and counseling were strengthened to enhance the mental health quality and coping ability of college students. Additionally, modern technological means such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and big data were explored and used to support mental health education and counseling. It was also essential to reform the existing mechanism of mental health education for college students, strengthen education and teaching reform, and cultivate a high-quality teacher team to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of mental health education for college students (Wang, 2019, pp.65-70). The development of psychological education courses is a necessary condition for building a harmonious campus and society. With the further promotion of the market economy, social competition has become increasingly fierce, resulting in significant psychological pressure on individuals, particularly teenagers. Universities should conduct psychological education courses or related activities to address students' psychological problems through emotional communication and guidance. Carried out psychological education courses were essential for implementing quality education. Good psychological quality was an integral component of students' overall development. It not only helped individuals navigate various challenges and setbacks but also enabled them to unleash their potential, easily adapting to changes in the external environment. Psychological education courses were not only imperative for students' comprehensive and sustainable growth but also played a crucial role in the reform of moral education. These courses expanded the scope of traditional moral education while providing a safe and open space for students' minds. By primarily focusing on prevention and diversion, psychological education courses fostered equal communication, respect, trust, and understanding among students. However, psychological education courses faced challenges in terms of course content, teaching methods, and evaluation tools, hindering their development and progress. In the past, teaching programs for psychological education courses primarily focused on learning knowledge, technical skills, moral education, aesthetic education, and subject teaching. While the content of teaching materials took into account individual differences, the methods employed were mostly traditional. As a result, the academic value of psychological education courses was somewhat neglected, and it became secondary to the teaching services of other disciplines. Through continuous reform and innovation in psychological education courses, and through an analysis of its relevance within the current social context, the use of group discussion for learning and curriculum implementation gradually gained widespread utilization and support. Its significance lay in promoting full student participation, stimulating active thinking, facilitating cognitive development, and guiding students to learn from each other….