Exploration of Multi-layered and Multi-dimensional Practical Teaching for Cultivating Innovation Ability of Engineering Students in Agricultural Universities:The Case of Mechanical Design Manufacturing and Automation Specialty
The advancement in engineering and global scientific and technological innovation has necessitated the recalibration of the pedagogical strategies aimed at fostering the innovative capabilities of undergraduate engineering students.Enhancing practical skills stands as a crucial component in the cultivation of such innovative prowess.This study critically evaluates the existing state of engineering practical instruction within the domain of agricultural universities,using the discipline of mechanical engineering as a case study.With a focus on the tripartite objectives of practical skill enhancement,innovation capacity building,and ethical/moral development,the paper articulates a multi-tiered and progressive pedagogical framework for practical instruction.It integrates a multi-disciplinary approach to create a practical teaching platform that transcends traditional academic boundaries,while concurrently embracing a multi-dimensional integration of ideological and political elements within the teaching curriculum.This proposed scheme is underpinned by a comprehensive"basic knowledge-practical ability-innovation ability-value leadership"talent development system,which endeavors to synergize diverse aspects of professional quality training.By investigating a multi-level and multi-dimensional practical teaching model for engineering disciplines in agricultural universities,the study aims to significantly contribute to the cultivation of undergraduate students'innovative capabilities and ideological and political consciousness.