The application of contemporary teaching strategies in the Principles of Chemical Engineering course

This article describes how to apply contemporary teaching theories into the Principles of Chemical Engineering course in China. The author reviews the present common state of teaching and learning in the curriculum and advocates the adoption of student-centred teaching and learning approaches rather than teachercentred teaching and learning approaches. Modification of teaching strategies is designed in terms of course objectives, it includes concept mapping, case studies, problem based learning, and so on. Proposals are also made to build up an online learning environment and a combination of multiple teaching strategies to foster generic attributes such as self-learning, critical thinking, lifelong learning and communication skills. New assessment methods are also discussed in the article.