Approaches to Setting and Developing Topical Discussions in Ideological and Political Theory Courses for Applied Colleges and Universities

Based on the data and content of the topic discussions formed by lecturer and undergraduates in applied colleges and universities, it has been confirmed that the majority of undergraduates in these institutions have a clear and definite understanding of the value of Marxist theory, personal growth, and its influencing factors. Additionally, they have put forward diversified demands for ideological and political education. In order to better achieve the purpose of education and meet the learning and practical needs of undergraduates, it is necessary to set interactive questions and discussion topics in combination with the purpose and content of the course. These may include certain option questions, open voting questions, and open discussion questions characterized by unity of indoctrination and inspiration as well as dominance and the unity of dominance and subjectivity. The resource pool of discussion topics and interactive questions mainly relies on joint supply from teachers and undergraduates. The main development paths of development include: lecturers proposing questions and leading discussions; finding out questions through communication between lecturers and students; soliciting hot topics from students.