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Redesign and Implementation of Project-Based Teaching Content for EDA Courses in Higher Education Institutions under the OBE Approach

Author(s)

Xiaolan Liu1,2,*, Haili Guo1, Yuwei Qu1, Hui Liu1, Shiyao Chong1

Affiliation(s)

1Department of Physics, Hengshui University, Hengshui, Hebei, China 2Department of Economics and Management, Hengshui University, Hengshui, Hebei, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This paper is guided by the OBE (Outcome Based Education) philosophy of engineering education accreditation and addresses the disconnect between theory and practice in traditional EDA (Electronic Design Automation) course instruction. It proposes a project-based teaching content restructuring reform method. Taking the Electronic Information Engineering program at Hengshui University as an example, this paper establishes a “needs-objectives-evaluation” closed-loop system based on the OBE model of engineering education accreditation. Centered on the student, this approach clarifies learning objectives, encourages personalized instruction and teamwork, emphasizes the practical application of learning and the cultivation of problem-solving skills, enabling students to better apply their knowledge to real-world work scenarios and enhance the practicality and value of their learning. Practice has proven that the improved project-based course teaching method enables students to complete system design through project collaboration, encouraging them to continuously challenge themselves and gradually enhance their capabilities. This model provides a replicable implementation paradigm for curriculum reform in electronic information-related majors and holds significant practical value.

Keywords

EDA Technology; Project-Based Teaching; OBE Concept; Tiered Teaching

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