Abstract: In the process of educational reform, a process-oriented inquiry teaching method, called POGIL teaching method, has emerged. This efficient teaching method is widely favored and applied in higher medical teaching abroad, while it is mainly used in the teaching activities of traditional Chinese medicine and nursing in the domestic education system. Starting from the concept and characteristics of POGIL, this paper introduces in detail the specific application and operation process of POGIL teaching method in critical nursing teaching in five-year higher vocational education.

Key words: POGIL teaching method, Five-year higher vocational education, Critical care teaching