Abstract: In order to improve the teaching and learning quality of college physics experiment，a

teaching meth- od based on the transfer theory is proposed in this paper.Preview before class

is performed with the portrait mode of

structuralism to construct a fine knowledge system for the cognitive and attitude

transfer.Inquiry teaching is adopted in the teaching-learning process to improve the

transfer efficiency.Reflection and extension are promoted after class to consolidate the

transfer achievement. The practice has showed that this teaching method fully realizes

the advan-tage of the transfer theory in teaching and learning，stimulates the activity of

students'thinking，makes students′ex- periment process change from simple repetition into

deep understanding，and finally enhances the students'learning capacity and creativity.

Key words: transfer theory, portrait mode of structuralism, inquiry teaching, college physics experiment