Research on Teaching Reform of Soil Science Technology and Soil Mechanics in Western Applied Undergraduate Colleges

: The implementation of China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative and the construction of the Xinjiang Core Pilot Area have presented both opportunities and challenges for the development of applied undergraduate colleges and universities. These initiatives have also provided a catalyst for the reform of geological engineering education. The essence of building applied undergraduate institutions lies in nurturing high-quality applied talents. This requires an urgent shift in teachers' teaching methods and concepts. In the process of developing these high-quality talents, the adoption of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) teaching philosophy is crucial. This approach, combined with blended learning that focuses on real-world engineering problems, aims to enhance student ability development as the primary goal. Establishing a progressive and dynamic evaluation system that covers the entire nurturing process is essential. There is a pressing need for a large number of highly skilled dual-role teachers, such as engineers who participate in teaching basic and professional courses, both in theory and practice. Increasing the involvement of enterprise engineers in evaluating student performance is also important. Emphasizing the entire process of practical teaching in geological engineering is vital. This focus on practical teaching aims to improve the seamless integration between theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, continually enhancing teaching to create a more systematic knowledge structure in undergraduate training.