Abstract：This paper presents pedagogical innovations for circuit-related courses within the interdisciplinary context of engineering and art. Using the “fundamentals of intelligent open-source hardware” course as a case study, a pedagogical model is designed to cultivate students' competency in solving complex engineering problems by integrating curriculum reform with ideological and political education (IPE). The model employs the bridge-in, objective, pre-assessment, participatory learning, post-assessment, summary (BOPPPS) teaching framework and hands-on projects guided by the conceive, design, implement, operate (CDIO) principles. The curriculum is enriched and restructured, incorporating open-source hardware and a tiered, project-based learning system to enhance practical skills, lower the learning curve, and foster innovation. A key feature is the deep integration of ethical and societal considerations throughout the learning process. Through a multifaceted assessment mechanism, the model fosters students'social responsibility, humanistic awareness, and engineering ethics, with particular emphasis on their ability to navigate non-technical factors in practice. Empirical results from teaching practice demonstrate that this pedagogical model significantly enhances students' systems thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and overall proficiency in solving complex engineering problems. It has successfully incubated numerous student-led innovation and entrepreneurship projects that embody social value and creative design, winning accolades in various competitions. This study offers a validated model for curriculum enhancement in interdisciplinary engineering and art education.
2025, Vol. 26 
