Author(s)

Xiaobing Tang ¹, Xiang Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

Corresponding Author

Xiang Li

ABSTRACT

"Mechanics of Materials" is a core course in engineering disciplines and is becoming increasingly significant for the development technology and society. This article discusses how academic research can assist in the teaching of "Mechanics of Materials", analyzing the existing problems in the current teaching of "Mechanics of Materials", and elaborating the significance of integrating academic research into teaching in stimulating students' interest and cultivating their abilities. In addition, the ways are elaborated in detail, in which academic research can support teaching, including integrating research findings into teaching content, conducting practical teaching based on research projects, guiding theoretical teaching with research thinking, and improving teachers' teaching abilities through research activities. Finally, it is pointed out that the deep integration of academic research and the teaching of "Mechanics of Materials" can effectively improve teaching quality and cultivate high-quality engineering talents who are adaptable to the needs of the new era.

KEYWORDS

Mechanics of Materials, Teaching Reform, Academic Research, Talent Cultivation

CITE THIS PAPER

Xiaobing Tang, Xiang Li, Reform of the Teaching Mode for "Mechanics of Materials" Course Driven by Academic Research. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2025) Vol. 8: 30-36. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2025.080905.

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