International Journal of Educational Curriculum Management and Research, 2025, 6(1); doi: 10.38007/IJECMR.2025.060120.
Jing Lu
Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, China
Under the vision of New Engineering, the teaching of *Water Process Equipment Fundamentals* faces challenges such as disciplinary barriers, disconnection between theory and practice, and an inability to meet the demands of cultivating complex engineering talents. This study constructs an interdisciplinary integrated teaching model that incorporates knowledge from environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, and materials science. Through strategies such as project-driven learning, virtual simulation, and collaborative industry-academia interaction, the model enhances students’ comprehensive innovation and practical application abilities. Empirical results demonstrate that the model significantly improves learning engagement, interdisciplinary thinking, and problem-solving skills. This study provides a practical path for the reform of engineering education and offers references for similar courses.
New Engineering, Water Process Equipment Fundamentals, Interdisciplinary Integration, Teaching Model, Engineering Education Reform
Jing Lu, Systematic Constructing an Interdisciplinary Teaching Model for the Fundamentals of Water Treatment Equipment within the Emerging Engineering Education Paradigm. International Journal of Educational Curriculum Management and Research (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 171-181. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJECMR.2025.060120.
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