Research on the Integration of Maker Education and Practical Teaching of Automation Major

Abstract

Maker education combined with professional education is an important way to effectively improve college students' innovation and entrepreneurship ability. In order to stimulate students' interest in learning and creativity, this paper proposes that the practical teaching of automation major should be student-centered, based on the advantages of the major itself, and fully integrate the educational thoughts of makers in the aspects of practical teaching ideas, teaching contents, teaching methods and teacher construction. This practical teaching mode has been implemented in the teaching of automation major in our university. It has achieved remarkable results in improving the quality of talent cultivation, creating a practical teaching platform and promoting the development of teachers. Keywords—Maker Education; Automation Major; Practical Teaching; Teaching Effect