Academician Yao Jianquan, as a pioneer and leader of laser and optoelectronics in China, has been working unremittingly for the cause of "chasing light" all his life, showing firm ideals and beliefs, profound feelings for his family and country and selfless dedication. This kind of "light-chasing spirit" is the concentrated embodiment of the spirit of contemporary scientists, and it is also a valuable resource for the ideological and political construction of the curriculum. This paper will deeply explore the connotation of Academician Yao Jianjians "light-chasing spirit", and explore how to integrate this spirit into education and teaching in combination with the ideological and political concept of the curriculum, so as to cultivate talents in the new era with both professional knowledge and noble character.