Exploring Ideological and Political Education in Field Practice Courses for Geography Science Majors: A Case Study of Hydrology Fieldwork Courses

Comprehensively advancing the integration of ideological and political education within curricula represents a pivotal strategy in the reform. of higher education curricula. The urgent necessity lies in exploring viable pathways for ideological and political education within undergraduate practical courses. “Hydrology Fieldwork” stands as a mandatory practical course for disciplines like Geographic Science, as well as Resource and Environmental Science. Rooted in regional characteristics and aligned with professional training objectives, the ideological and political education embedded in hydrology fieldwork should be grounded in the principles of hydrology and water resources science. Drawing from a resource repository encompassing hydrological pioneers, projects, events, and culture, this educational endeavor delves deeply into various facets, including scientific attitude and innovative spirit, patriotism, confidence in the socialist system, social responsibility, a sense of pride in water culture, the concept of sustainable development, and the contemporary hydrological spirit of “science, realism, and innovation. ” Such an approach necessitates the revision of the concepts, connotations, and models associated with ideological and political education for talent cultivation. It also aims to augment the warmth, depth, breadth, and efficacy of ideological and political integration within curricula, ultimately achieving the dual objectives of enhancing practical skill training and fostering ideological and political awareness.