Outcome-Coupling and Process-Capability Evaluation of Blended Teaching Reform in Mechanics of Materials

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10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_51How to use a DOI?

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Mechanics of Materials; Blended Teaching; Outcome-based Education; Process Capability; Engineering Education

Abstract

Evaluation in “Mechanics of Materials” is traditionally limited to final exam scores, which often fails to capture a student’s true engineering judgment or experimental skill. This study introduces a comprehensive evaluation framework at Kunming University, designed for a blended learning environment. By integrating digital resources, in-class derivations, and hands-on strain-gauge experiments, the course shifts from a single-point assessment to a process-oriented model. Data from two student cohorts show a marked improvement in performance: average scores rose from 66 to 77, and the pass rate surged to over 95%. Notably, the results indicate that calculation and experimental competencies are the most responsive to this new assessment style. These findings suggest that a data-informed, multi-dimensional approach more effectively mirrors student mastery and encourages deeper engagement in core engineering courses.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Liuchuang Wei
AU  - Lianzhi Zhang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/31
TI  - Outcome-Coupling and Process-Capability Evaluation of Blended Teaching Reform in Mechanics of Materials
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Educational Innovation and Multimedia Technology (EIMT 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 509
EP  - 515
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_51
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_51
ID  - Wei2026
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