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Construction of the NPBL Teaching Mode: Curriculum Restructuring of “Transportation Planning” for Cultivating Complex Systems Thinking

Authors
Tao Yang1, Yanzhi Pang1, *, Nianpei Teng1, Cuidie He1
1College of Traffic and Transportation, Nanning University, Nanning, China
*Corresponding author. Email: pangyanzhi@unn.edu.cn
Corresponding Author
Yanzhi Pang
Available Online 31 May 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_49How to use a DOI?
Keywords
NPBL; Problem-Based Learning; Complex systems thinking; Transportation planning; Educational reform
Abstract

To address the limitations of traditional Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in accommodating the demands of complex engineering system courses and its inadequacy in fostering students’ complex systems thinking, this paper proposes a Nested Problem-Based Learning (NPBL) model. Following the definition of its conceptualization and structural framework, the NPBL model is systematically embedded into the entire curriculum restructuring process of the “Transportation Planning” course. The nested coupling relationships among NPBL projects, along with the implementation procedures and support mechanisms, are clearly articulated. Empirical research across two teaching cycles demonstrates that this model significantly enhances students’ complex systems thinking, engineering integration capabilities, and complex problem-solving skills. This study offers both theoretical and practical insights for pedagogical innovation in complex engineering courses within the context of Emerging Engineering Education.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Educational Innovation and Multimedia Technology (EIMT 2026)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
31 May 2026
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978-94-6239-691-3
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2667-128X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_49How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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