Abstract:In the foundationengineering course, it is hard for students to understand the engineering concept and calculate method because they lack design concept and knowledge application, which affects the study effect. We proposed a new teaching mode, which combines the discovery learning and meaningful reception learning, to change the situation that students accept the knowledge passively. We used the advanced case in teaching to active the study motive and emphasis study process. The class teaching experience shows that this method can improve the study effect.