A Modular Teaching Model for Fluid Mechanics in Civil Engineering under the New Engineering Education Framework

Abstract

Driven by national strategies such as innovation-driven development, building a strong transportation nation, and the Belt and Road Initiative, a new economic paradigm—defined by emerging industries, advanced technologies, and innovative models—is rapidly taking shape. In response, China has launched the New Engineering Education initiative as a strategic effort to lead higher education reform, address the challenges of the ongoing industrial revolution, and cultivate talent for emerging sectors. This educational approach emphasizes not only interdisciplinary integration and innovation but also the development of students’ creative thinking, comprehensive competencies, and social responsibility. Its overarching goal is to nurture outstanding engineering professionals who are capable of interdisciplinary collaboration, equipped with entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, and adaptable to the evolving demands of society. Using the Fluid Mechanics course in civil engineering as a case study, this paper examines current instructional challenges and explores the design and implementation of a modular teaching model within the framework of New Engineering Education. The aim is to enhance the quality of fluid mechanics instruction and offer insights for the development and reform of related engineering courses.