Abstract
The innovation ability of mechanical discipline graduate students in China is trained mainly through classroom teaching and scientific research. Theoretical knowledge is traditionally passed on to students in class by “spoon-feeding,” which makes the learning process boring. Scientific research combines theoretical knowledge with experiment. However, its experimental condition and experimental equipment requirements are high. The experimental resources in many universities can hardly satisfy the requirements, seriously hindering the cultivation of the innovation ability of postgraduates. Therefore, this study proposes a new approach to enhancing the innovation ability of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline based on simulation technology, describes the positive role of simulation technology in the training process, and takes the wavy lip seal as an example to illustrate the application of simulation technology in enhancing innovation ability in detail. The comparison of the traditional and new training modes shows that the innovation ability of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline improves considerably when the new training mode is adopted. Furthermore, the new training mode is recognized by graduate students and enterprises.
Highlights
A growing demand for innovative talents is observed with the rapid economic and technology development in China
The innovation ability of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline is mainly cultivated through classroom teaching and scientific research
To improve the innovation abilities of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline, a new training mode that integrates simulation technology is presented in this study
Summary
A growing demand for innovative talents is observed with the rapid economic and technology development in China. The innovation ability of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline is mainly cultivated through classroom teaching and scientific research. The application of simulation technology to improve the innovation abilities of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline is a problem of educators that should be resolved urgently. Chowdhury et al [10] reported that computer simulation technology is applied to the teaching, research, and practice of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline to improve their design technology knowledge and equip them with multi-disciplinary skills. To improve the innovation abilities of postgraduates in the mechanical discipline, a new training mode that integrates simulation technology is presented in this study. The model does address the shortcomings of traditional training methods and improve the innovation ability of postgraduates and enable postgraduates to master simulation technology in the research process for future studies and works
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