Frontiers in Educational Research, 2026, 9(3); doi: 10.25236/FER.2026.090301.
Yue Pan1, Yun Jiang1, Chunyu Wang 2, Ruihua Tang1, Gen Wang1, Chuanyu Fan1
1School of Electronic Engineering, Chaohu University, Hefei, China
2School of Biology and Environmental Engineering, Chaohu University, Hefei, China
Amidst the ongoing reform of engineering education and the development of emerging engineering disciplines, the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) concept has been widely adopted to enhance the effectiveness of fundamental course instruction. To address the disconnection between theoretical knowledge and practical application, as well as the insufficient cultivation of higher-order competencies in traditional university physics teaching, this study takes the topic of “Conductors in Electrostatic Fields” as a case to design and implement a blended teaching model deeply integrated with information technology under the OBE framework. A closed-loop instructional system encompassing “objective planning, activity organization, multi-dimensional assessment, and feedback-driven improvement” is constructed, supported by a three-dimensional learning objective system that integrates knowledge, skills, and qualities. Leveraging smart teaching platforms, the design enables precise diagnosis of learning readiness, dynamic in-class interaction, and evidence-based refinement of teaching strategies. Teaching practice demonstrates that this approach effectively facilitates students’ conceptual understanding, fosters engineering thinking, and enhances comprehensive problem-solving abilities. The study provides an operable and evaluable instructional model that aligns with student-centered and outcome-oriented principles, offering valuable insights for the reform of university physics courses and the integration of foundational and professional education in engineering disciplines.
Outcome-Based Education (OBE), blended teaching; university physics, conductors in electrostatic fields, instructional design
Yue Pan, Yun Jiang, Chunyu Wang, Ruihua Tang, Gen Wang, Chuanyu Fan. The Blended Teaching Design under the OBE Concept —Taking Conductors in Electrostatic Fields as an Example. Frontiers in Educational Research (2026), Vol. 9, Issue 3: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2026.090301.
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