Abstract:The reform policy has played a decisive and pivotal role in the governance of higher engineering education in China. Under the guidance of policy, China's higher engineering education has transformed governance thinking, shifting from administrative logic to academic logic. The governance goal has also evolved from serving industrial construction to supporting industrial upgrading. Furthermore, there has been a shift in the governance pattern from top-down decision-making to multiple coordination. The implications of governance have become increasingly prominent, and remarkable achievements have been made. However, China's engineering education still has governance dilemmas such as the need to update governance concept, imperfect collaborative governance mechanism, and lack of supervision and evaluation mechanism. It needs to further improve governance mechanisms and efficiency through optimizing processes, perfecting norms, and feedback evaluation.

Abstract:Strengthening the independent cultivation of outstanding engineers plays a crucial role in responding to major national strategic needs, empowering original engineering technology innovation, and building a strong engineering education country. On the basis of briefly describing the strategic significance of autonomous cultivation of outstanding engineers, this paper discusses the historical achievements of autonomous cultivation of outstanding engineers from policy design, reform practice, engineering education research, and quality assurance. Furthermore, from the perspectives of industry education integration, talent cultivation, teacher evaluation, and collaborative governance, the key issues and challenges faced by the cultivation of outstanding engineers are pointed out. Finally, under the coordination of collaborative education and governance communities, innovative paths for promoting the independent cultivation of outstanding engineers under the new system for mobilizing the resources nationwide are pointed out, including student engineering practice, engineering teacher incentives, quality evaluation design, and registered engineers.

Abstract:By analyzing the innovation capability and talent innovation index of universities across 30 regions, this study identifies 25 key factors that university innovation capability influences on talent innovation index using bivariate correlation analysis. The 25 factors are then subjected to factor analysis, which yields three common factors: R&D resources, innovation platform construction, and innovation subjects. Multiple regression analysis is conducted to explore the significant influence of these three factors on talent innovation index. Results show that R&D resources of regional universities play a crucial role in shaping the quality of innovation talent cultivation. Based on these findings, the study proposes three recommendations: prioritize the optimization of R&D resources in regional universities, enhance the innovation platform of universities, and continuously improve innovative thinking and ability. These recommendations offer theoretical guidance for improving the quality of scientific and innovative talent cultivation in universities.

Abstract:At current time, a new round of technological and industrial transformation is in full swing, and in the journey towards Chinese path to modernization, higher engineering education is shouldering an important mission and urgently needs to be reformed. Playing an important role in this reform, project-oriented talent training model has been expanding its influence and application. This article selects three representative universities in Europe and America: MIT, TU Delft, and Olin College of Engineering, which have traditional advantages in engineering education and walk in the forefront of engineering education reform. By analyzing the project-oriented talent training model of the three universities in three aspects: history of engineering education reform, concepts of talent training, and construction of curriculum system, this article summarizes how this model is based on the student-centered idea, and its characteristics such as breaking down disciplinary barriers, developing engineering skills, strengthening team collaboration, and reflecting humanistic literacy, as well as its enlightenment for engineering education reform in China.

Abstract:The implementation of innovation and entrepreneurship education for college students holds significant importance in promoting reforms in higher education teaching and learning, fostering the comprehensive development of students, and advancing societal progress. Targeting innovation and entrepreneurship education for college students, innovative autonomous talent cultivation systems in higher education can better meet the demands of society for diverse and top-tier innovative talents, stimulating the innovative potential of students, and cultivating talents with stronger practical abilities and entrepreneurial spirit. This, in turn, promotes a closer integration of higher education with societal development. Mechanical engineering program of Beijing University of Technology actively explores and constructs a talent innovation and entrepreneurship education system based on the fusion of expertise and innovation, aiming to enhance the innovation capabilities of students, strengthen their ability to apply knowledge and enhance the quality of talent cultivation through improvements in curriculum systems, teaching methods, faculty training, and evaluation systems. It provides reference for promoting the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Chinese higher education.

Abstract:To promote education for rural revitalization, Guizhou Minzu University and Xi’an Jiaotong- Liverpool University organizes a joint workshop on Rural Revitalization of Baojing Village of the Dong Ethnic Group, Guizhou, to explore effective approaches for cultivating talents and promoting teaching reform in architecture in rural scenario. It is found that an interdisciplinary education mode and a multi-resource education platform that syntegrates (synthesizes and integrates) a wide range of resources could effectively support the education for rural revitalization. The key challenge of this education reform is to change from knowledge accumulation to self-awareness and value improvement. By designing a learner-centred research-led syntegrative learning and teaching process, the workshop carries out multi-dimensional learning and teaching activities, including learn in the village, learn from the village, learn for the village, and let the village learn, which could cultivate and prepare talents for rural revitalization.

Abstract:The new digital informatization teaching mode of internet+ has become an important part of the teaching methods of higher education, and it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on it. Therefore, taking the core course traffic planning and road survey design of civil engineering of China University of Mining and Technology as an example, the teaching content of the course is classified according to the characteristics of knowledge and the degree of difficulty, and the teaching objects are grouped according to the learning ability of students. On this basis, relying on the team construction of online teaching resources platform, using four kinds of typical modes of instruction, teaching practices are carried out aiming at all kinds of content of courses and teaching objects. Through the comparative analysis of teaching effects, the advantages, characteristics and applicability of various modes of instruction for all kinds of content of courses and teaching objects are finally obtained. Different teaching modes should be selected carefully so as to achieve the effect of complementary advantages and teaching students according to their aptitude.

Abstract:The education of engineering degree postgraduate undertakes the important task of training high-level applied talents for the country. In view of the problems of unclear training objectives, unreasonable training mode, insufficient practical ability and weak innovation ability of civil engineering degree postgraduate in local universities, a talent training model with one goal, two coordinations, three progressions, five guarantees (called as 1235 model for short) is constructed, which is characterized by integration of industry and education, project-driven and open integration. This model focuses on the core talent training goal of improving the practical and innovative ability of graduate students, establishes the dual talent training mechanism of production-education coordination, implements the three-stage progressive talent training mode of theory-practice-innovation, and constructs the quality assurance and improvement mechanism of postgraduate training which integrates tutor, discipline direction, school, university and government with teaching week as the carrier. By years of practice and continuous improvement of the model, good results have been achieved in talent training, and the quality of engineering degree postgraduate talent training has been significantly improved.

Abstract:The core mission of education is to cultivate outstanding talents, so defining talent development objectives has become the primary task in the field of education. In the context of new engineering disciplines, the field of civil engineering urgently needs to contemplate the type of talents to be cultivated and how to better equip students to adapt to industry evolving demands. This has become a central topic in contemporary civil engineering education. Through the concept of composite talents, the traits of talents have been clearly defined, encompassing knowledge, skills, and qualities. This comprehensive aptitude not only aligns with the interdisciplinary integration characteristic of the new engineering background, but also corresponds to the developmental requirements of the civil engineering industry. Several higher education institutions have already, within the framework of new engineering disciplines, closely integrated their institutional positioning and advantages with national strategies, industrial demands, and future development. They have formulated objectives for nurturing composite talents in the field of civil engineering while simultaneously establishing an evaluation system that adapts to such a talent cultivation approach. This article proposes specific measures to achieve the objectives of nurturing composite talents, including reinforcing interdisciplinary collaborative professional education, restructuring the curriculum system based on cultivation objectives, and fostering a faculty team capable of multidisciplinary integration.

Abstract:Under the background of emerging engineering education, the training objectives and methods of engineering majors are constantly changing. Colleges and universities are entrusted with the mission of cultivating high-quality compound emerging engineering education talents. Curriculum becomes an important foothold of teaching reform. Material mechanics, serving as a foundational course within engineering disciplines, plays a pivotal role in the cultivation of innovative engineering professionals, and it is imperative to reform the course teaching. The teaching team analyzes the current teaching situation of materials mechanics, such as deeper theory, logic and engineering practice of the course itself, as well as problems existing in the course teaching such as uninspiring content, incomprehensible derivation process and rigid evaluation system. Based on the concept of outcome based education(OBE), the teaching team leverages the wealth of informational resources to explore the course content, teaching methods and assessment methods, and proposes the innovative teaching system of interest+understand+application (IUA). This system is designed to amplify student engagement, enrich comprehension of the material, and bolster the application of theoretical knowledge in practical contexts. The teaching of civil engineering and transportation in Southeast University is used as an example for practical research, by introducing engineering cases, enriching the classroom form by using internal and network resources and improving the course evaluation method. The effectiveness of the reform is tested through the survey of students’ classroom satisfaction, students’ knowledge mastery ability, and students’ extracurricular practice results.

Abstract:Territorial space planning (TSP) is an important tool for promoting ecological civilization in the field of spatial governance. As the core profession supporting the development of TSP, undergraduate education in urban and rural planning is in urgent need of upgrading its knowledge system and capacity structure to meet the needs of the new era of territorial space governance. This paper first analyzes the trends of technological change in TSP industry and the practical need for digital empowerment in modernizing territorial spatial governance capabilities. Then, using the example of the innovation class for TSP established by Guangdong University of Technology’s urban and rural planning program, two aspects of reform are proposed: first, based on the breadth-depth curriculum system reconstruction rule, the breadth and depth of the knowledge matrix are transformed to form an inverted T shaped curriculum system, with a wide foundation and narrow direction to promote excellence. Second, based on the inverted T shaped curriculum system. public foundation courses such as probability theory and mathematical statistics and introduction to artificial intelligence: science and engineering are added; professional theoretical courses are strengthened to support modern human-land relationship spatial coordination principles, with the addition of courses such as surveying and mapping, remote sensing and geographic information science, and land resource management and spatial policy; and planning practice courses are emphasized on topics such as analysis of high-quality development of territorial space and spatial data analysis and planning applications. The constructed smart empowerment curriculum group can serve as a decision-making reference for local colleges on innovating talent training models and teaching team construction for TSP.

Abstract:In the era of internet plus, digital museum is becoming a cultural trend. As the basic branch of architectural education, the making, display and storage of architectural models have dual significance of artistic value and learning exchange. In order to break the boundaries of time and space, as well as integrate teaching resources, using 3D scanning, network interaction and other digital technologies, the project realizes the construction of digital virtual architectural model exhibition hall， which is ahead of domestic architectural universities. This paper discusses and practices a series of technical problems related to real data virtualization, such as data acquisition of physical building model, data matching of digital modeling, whole data processing process, holographic display of virtual platform, online network interaction. A systematic and complete digital architectural model online display process is proposed.

Abstract:Under the background of emerging engineering education, traditional teaching methods can no longer meet the needs of college students for higher-level knowledge, and the demand for research-oriented teaching content in undergraduate teaching is becoming increasingly strong. Therefore, a new teaching concept based on BOPPPRS is proposed, which integrates some deep and broad research elements (R-research) into class teaching, providing effective ideas for the cultivation of future research-oriented top talents. With the rapid development of information technology, traditional blackboard teaching can no longer meet the needs of contemporary students. Online and offline mixed teaching mode can better meet the growing diversified learning needs of students. This paper discusses how to carry out teaching reform and top-notch talent training of the civil engineering materials course based on the combination of online and offline teaching and the new concept of BOPPPRS, and optimize the design of the BOPPPRS concept from the aspects of course design, teaching method, and evaluation system. Finally, by strengthening ideological and political integration, the content of environmental protection and dual-carbon policy in civil engineering materials is organically integrated into teaching to improve the ideological and political level of top talents.

Abstract:According to the high-level, innovative and challenging standard of first-class undergraduate curriculum, the construction process of the course of cement thermal equipment in the field of inorganic non-metallic materials is mainly described. Four teaching modes, including integration of professional knowledge and ideological elements, integration of depth and breadth of teaching content, integration of modern information technology and deeply teaching and integration of multi-dimensional assessment mechanism are constructed. In the teaching process, the ideological elements are integrated into the teaching content in order to strengthen the moral idea. Wisdom classroom is built to make classroom move. The first-class curriculum construction of cement thermal equipment is of great significance to strengthen students’ correct world outlook, cultivate their advanced thinking, comprehensive ability to solve complex problems, courage to innovate, and personalized inquiry learning ability.

Abstract:In view of the common problems of emphasizing art over technology and the lack of motivation for students to learn architectural technology courses in the undergraduate education of architecture major in China, the investigation on the teaching status and methods of architectural technology courses are carried out based on quantitative research and qualitative research. 63 undergraduates majoring in architecture of Hebei University of Technology are selected for statistical analysis of the single course scores and academic year course module scores of all architectural technology courses and design courses. Combined with questionnaire survey, the correlation between architectural technology and design courses and the weak links of curriculum system design and teaching are revealed. Based on the teaching status, the teaching methods based on close combination of all links of architectural design courses are carried out, and the active introduction of curriculum ideological and political education, humanity teaching methods and practicality teaching mode is advocated in order to achieve the overall training goal of architectural students.

Abstract:Heat transfer is an important fundamental course for building environment and energy engineering major. According to the requirements of the engineering education accreditation and concepts of outcome-based education, the teaching objectives and calculation methods of the goals’ achievement degree for the heat transfer course are investigated combining with the curriculum teaching effect and the present situation in recent years. Corresponding teaching method reform is carried out from three aspects including engineering knowledge, problem analysis and research ability, focusing on the combination of theoretical teaching with engineering practice, as well as the cultivation of students’ ability of teamwork and solving complex engineering problems. It is found that the achievement degree of engineering knowledge, problem analysis and research ability are 0.77, 0.68 and 0.8 respectively. A continuous improvement mechanism is built to ensure that teaching reform is always closely aligned with graduation requirements. The results of this study can provide reference for the teaching reform and curriculum quality standard amendment of heat transfer course under the background of engineering education certification.

Abstract:Encountering with the developing goals of building a strong transportation country, the transportation industry has put forward higher requirements for the internationalization ability of talents. Promoting bilingual instruction in structural mechanics is a powerful measure for cultivating high-level international transportation talents. In this paper, firstly, the feasibility of bilingual instruction in structural mechanics in civil engineering major of a university in central China is outlined. Secondly, the horizontal and vertical transfer between English competences and professional skills are analyzed based on the learning transfer theory. Thirdly, the vertical transfer of knowledge points in structural mechanics are studied. Finally, taking moment diagram drawn with superposition method as an example, the bilingual instructional design of structural mechanics is implemented. Practice shows that bilingual teaching in structural mechanics may be a useful attempt to develop the learning efficiency and internationalization ability of students.

Abstract:Based on the analysis of the labor education objectives of water supply and drainage specialty in the new era, this paper puts forward the labor education mode and implementation ways through university-enterprise-family-society collaboration, specifically, promoting college students’ skills in professional labor through labor training in colleges and universities, guiding college students to feel the value created by labor through production labor practice, training college students’ ability to deal with life affairs through family daily life labor, and strengthening college students’ sense of social responsibility through social public welfare labor. The practice of water supply and drainage major in Hebei Agricultural University in the above labor education model embodies distinct ideology, prominent sociality and remarkable practicality, plays a positive role in cultivating senior engineering and technical talents with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physique, art and labor, and simultaneously promotes the high-quality development of enterprises in corresponding industries.

Abstract:The international accessible design theories of architecture have evolved into humanized design trends such as universal design. Some universities in China have also established accessible design teaching systems. Experimental teaching in professional courses can make students deeply understand the importance of accessible design, but the traditional accessible simulation experiment can not meet the requirements of students to complete the experiment concurrently, carry out comprehensive design practice learning, and adapt to the requirements of course construction. The virtual simulation experiment platform for accessible universal sign environment design refers to the teaching model concept of evidence-based design, combines basic principles with practical operation experience, and guides students to deepen learning according to levels through six systems and three levels. The introduction of virtual simulation experiment extends the traditional teaching and achieves the innovation of teaching methods and teaching evaluation system. From the feedback of classroom teaching and experimental reports, virtual simulation experiment for accessible design teaching can improve students' professional quality, stimulate students' innovation consciousness, enhance students’ comprehensive ability and cultivate students' social responsibility, which is an effective way to promote the upgrade of accessible design and architecture education.

Abstract:The spirit of struggle is an important part of the spirit of the Chinese nation. It is also a valuable asset of the Chinese nation and a powerful spiritual driving force for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Youth is the future of China and the hope of the nation. The majority of young people should strive for youth. The spirit of struggle of young people in the new era has rich theoretical logic, cultural logic and realistic logic. Under the strong leadership of the Party, the youth in the new era have the greatest creative space and are in the most effective period, becoming the pioneer force to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The world today is in a great change that has not been seen in a century. The situation at home and abroad is becoming more and more complex. A large amount of knowledge is rapidly upgraded, and the uncertainty of the world is enhanced. Youth struggle is also facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Focusing on the law of youth growth and the characteristics of the times, it is necessary to forge the spirit of struggle from three dimensions: strengthening faith and belief, adhering to multi-cooperation and improving the ability of young people, guide and help the majority of young people from struggle cognition, emotional identity to action consciousness, and use the energy and creativity of youth to strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Abstract:Curriculum ideological and political education is an important way to improve the quality of higher education personnel training and carry out the fundamental task of moral cultivation. Teaching reform and ideological and political construction of professional courses are the main channels to help students grasp the development laws of things and realize moral cultivation. As a core course of aerospace, environmental engineering, civil engineering and other majors in colleges and universities, fluid mechanics plays an important role in students’ study. By exploring the problems in the ideological and political construction of fluid mechanics, and based on the course content and characteristics, the objectives of ideological and political education are determined. Through the refinement of ideological and political elements and corresponding design of teaching plans, the integration of ideological and political content into the curriculum is realized. While the application of modern information technology provides more possibilities for the construction of ideological and political education in the curriculum, by deeply integrating modern information technology with teaching relying on online course resources, a blended learning approach combining online and offline methods is employed to help students gain more intuitive understanding and application of professional knowledge. Running ideological and political work through the whole process of education and teaching, the research endeavors to impart professional theoretical knowledge while providing students with spiritual guidance at the level of ideals and beliefs and help students to build correct world view, outlook on life and values, thus realizing the same direction of ideological and political construction and professional teaching.

Abstract:In recent years, it has become the consensus of universities to integrate ideological and political education into professional courses. Teachers should strengthen the cultivation of students’ ideological and moral character while imparting professional knowledge. As a traditional overseas Chinese school, Huaqiao University should pay more attention to the ideological and political work of overseas students in professional classroom teaching, not only to help students better adapt to professional study and independent life, but also to help them correctly understand China’s cultural background and development status. Taking the course of basic principles of steel structure as an example, the course orientation, classroom teaching, and graduation requirements are analyzed from multiple dimensions, and the goal of ideological and political education is clarified. The course of basic principles of steel structure is closely related to engineering practice. In the ideological and political design of the course, we should pay attention to collecting cases of steel structure-related engineering projects, industry leaders, and Chinese traditional culture, from which we can excavate teaching elements with ideological and political connotations and deeply integrate teaching design with ideological and political education. In addition, from the three links of pre-class preview guidance, in-class theory teaching, and after-class practice teaching, this paper explores the path of integrating ideological and political education into professional basic courses teaching, implements the ideological and political objectives of courses, and enhances students’ cultural identity and national pride.

Abstract:The proposal and integration of the concepts of emerging engineering education and curriculum ideological and political education have put forward new challenges and reformations to talent cultivation of colleges and universities. How to carry out curriculum ideological and political teaching reform under the background of emerging engineering education and cultivate talents with excellent ideological and political literacy is a vital task for colleges and universities. Taking the geotechnical investigation courses in China University of Geosciences as the study object, the curriculum ideological and political education goal is designed and four dimensions of ideological elements are explored combining with the disciplines characteristics and students’ cognitive requirements. A full-stage closed loop routing of curriculum ideological and political education is built, enriching the teaching content and material resources, and innovating the teaching methods and means. The teaching practices have expanded the depth, breadth and temperature of the course, realized the educational goal of combination of professional learning with value guidance, and formed a new exploration of ideological and political teaching mode of engineering specialized courses.