According to a series of problems that exist in the teaching of foundation treatment, and choosing the calculation of composite foundation bearing capacity as a case, we explored the reform of curriculum contents and teaching methods to improve the teaching quality. Based on the actual situation of the teaching of foundation treatment in Henan University of Science and Technology and characteristics of the course and the outline requirements, we researched on the teaching reform by means of integrating teaching contents, improving teaching methods, and enhancing the teacher-student interaction. The result shows that the proposed measures promote the teaching effect and achieve the goal of classroom teaching reform.