Author(s)

Kai Shen ¹, Tao Sun ¹, Dongxu Guo ¹, Xin Lai ¹, Yuejiu Zheng ¹

Affiliation(s)

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

Corresponding Author

Yuejiu Zheng

ABSTRACT

Against the dual backdrop of the popularization of higher education and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, engineering education is facing a transformative challenge: shifting from an academic research-oriented paradigm to a practical talent cultivation model. Currently, engineering teaching is plagued by prominent issues such as outdated pedagogical concepts, lagging curriculum content, inadequate practical training, and simplistic assessment methods. These problems lead to a disconnect between students' theoretical knowledge and practical application as well as insufficient innovative capabilities. As a disruptive educational tool, AI technology has demonstrated tremendous potential in personalized teaching, expansion of practical scenarios, and support for scientific research and innovation, providing core support for the reform of engineering education. This study focuses on the core logic of integrating AI technology with engineering education, proposes a trinity teaching reform pathway of theory-practice-AI empowerment, and constructs a scientific and efficient teaching system by optimizing the entire teaching process, enriching practical scenarios, and strengthening competency development through AI. The feasibility of this model is verified through specific practical cases, which can effectively enhance students' practical abilities, innovative thinking, and industry adaptability, thereby providing a viable solution for the high-quality development of emerging engineering education.

KEYWORDS

Emerging Engineering Education; AI Empowerment; Engineering Practice; Teaching Reform; Talent Cultivation

CITE THIS PAPER

Kai Shen, Tao Sun, Dongxu Guo, Xin Lai, Yuejiu Zheng. AI Empowerment Integrated with Engineering Practice: Pathways and Practices of Teaching Reform in Emerging Engineering Education. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2026). Vol. 9, No.1, 145-152. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2026.090119.

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