Innovative Methods of Welding Teaching, Training and Research in Higher Education

• DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.694-697.3684
• Publication Date: 2013-05-14T09:06:58Z
• Authors: Lian Hai Hu; De Liang Ren; Chang Ling Xu; Pan Zhang; Yun Fei Sun
• Keywords: 4. Education; 05 social sciences; 0503 education

In the new education and technology era, there are many challenges in enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning process for traditional engineering education in the field of welding. Innovative educational methods of welding teaching, training and research are proposed in order to provide high quality education with improved efficiency and minimal cost. Integrated teaching with effective combination of multimedia teaching, computer simulation technology and distance learning is investigated. The great advantage of virtual training is analyzed. Innovative welding research that encourages students’ creative thinking and innovative ideas is fully illustrated. Innovative welding educational methods introduced play a significant role in cultivating the qualified welding professionals.