Author(s)

Yongchao Wang ¹, Chunyan Li ¹, Tao Meng ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China

Corresponding Author

Yongchao Wang

ABSTRACT

Power system courses are core subjects in electrical engineering programs. They are theory-intensive, highly abstract, and strongly engineering-oriented. In traditional lecture-based teaching, students often rely on passive learning. Their engagement is limited, and their ability to connect theoretical analysis with real power system operation remains weak. These issues negatively affect learning outcomes and practical competence. To address these problems, this study proposes and implements an "online-offline blended + project-based learning" teaching model for power system courses. Online learning modules are used to support the acquisition of foundational knowledge, including basic concepts, analytical methods, and typical calculation procedures. Offline classroom sessions focus on key theories, difficult points, and problem-oriented discussion, helping students build a structured understanding of power system operation. Project-based learning is introduced in the later stage of the course. Students work in small groups to complete engineering-oriented tasks, such as power flow analysis and fault calculation for typical power systems. Through project design, model establishment, calculation, and result evaluation, students are guided to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic engineering contexts. Teachers act mainly as facilitators and mentors, emphasizing analytical logic and engineering assumptions rather than numerical results alone. Teaching practice shows that the proposed model effectively improves student motivation, classroom participation, and engineering thinking ability. Students demonstrate stronger problem-solving skills and a clearer understanding of power system analysis. This teaching approach provides a practical reference for instructional reform in power system education and other engineering-oriented courses.

KEYWORDS

Power System Course; Project-Based Learning; Blended Teaching; Teaching Practice

CITE THIS PAPER

Yongchao Wang, Chunyan Li, Tao Meng. Teaching Practice of an "Online - Offline Blended + Project-Based Learning" Model in Power System Courses. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2026). Vol. 9, No.1, 92-97. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2026.090113.

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