Abstract: The participatory teaching method is gaining increasing attention in higher education, particularly in foundational courses. Based on the participatory teaching method, our teaching team uses insect behaviors as an engine, explores the relationship between the course of general entomology and insect behavior, develops a participatory teaching model for general entomology that consists of “teacher guidance, partial adjustment, student participation, and joint feedback”, and achieves excellent teaching outcomes, which provide a valuable example for teaching in other universities. This teaching innovation significantly enhances students’ enthusiasm and initiative, improves their creative thinking, problem-solving skills and scientific qualities.

Key words: line-height:150%, ">insect behavior, participatory teaching method, general entomology, teaching reform and innovation, all-round education