Topic driven Applied Talent Training Model and Curriculum Practice: A Case Study of the "Higher Bridge Structure" Course

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515106

Author(s)

Chengquan Wang1, Xiao Li1, Xinquan Wang1,*, Bin Cheng1, Jianyin Yu1, Xingfen Tan2, Rongyi Zhang3

Affiliation(s)

1Department of Civil Engineering, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; 2Wenzhou Design Assembly Company Ltd, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China 3Jiangnan University, College of Fiber Engineering and Equipment Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

In view of the demand for high-level applied talents in the field of bridge engineering, this paper takes the course "Advanced Bridge Structure" of Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy of City College of Zhejiang University as an example, and discusses the training mode and course practice of applied talents driven by special topics. By analyzing the existing problems of bridge engineering education, such as lagging teaching content, single teaching mode and poor practical effect, this paper proposes a topic-driven teaching content reform scheme. Specific measures include reconstructing teaching content to ensure cutting-edge and advanced, introducing modern bridge technology, combining engineering examples and integrating interdisciplinary knowledge; Phased and multi-blended teaching methods, combined with online preview, classroom interaction, after-class research and practical operations, enhance students' learning interest and practical ability; and the assessment system based on "ability-oriented integration" to comprehensively evaluate students' knowledge mastery, practical ability and comprehensive quality. Taking the "Anti-collision Pier Topic" as an example, the teaching design process and implementation effect are elaborated in detail. The reform practice shows that the topic-driven teaching mode has effectively improved the teaching quality and talent training level of the course "Advanced Bridge Structure", and provided a useful reference for the modernization and transformation of bridge engineering education. In the future, we will continue to deepen the teaching reform, expand the curriculum content, strengthen school-enterprise cooperation, and use modern information technology to further improve the teaching effect and the quality of talent training.

Keywords

Professional Degree Graduates; Advanced Bridge Structures; Optimization of Teaching Content; Thematic Tasks for The Curriculum; Course Practice

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