Research on the Blended Learning Model for the Course of Bridge Engineering Construction Cost Planning and Management in the Context of Big Data ——Using Plateau Complex Bridge Engineering as an Example

Abstract

In response to the new requirements of Emerging Engineering Education for engineering management talents—namely, “understanding technology, mastering data, and being capable of management”—traditional cost management courses face issues such as a disconnect between theory and practice, as well as weak data literacy. Taking the cost control of constructing a high-pier, long-span steel truss girder bridge in a plateau region as a case study, this paper constructs a blended teaching model characterized by “online theoretical foundation, offline project-based practice, and big data thinking throughout.” The reform pathway is elaborated from four aspects: curriculum content restructuring, teaching resource development, teaching implementation process, and evaluation system reform. Research indicates that the blended teaching model based on the OBE concept significantly enhances students’ autonomous learning abilities, teamwork skills, and problem-solving capabilities. Moreover, the integrated teaching of BIM technology and cost estimation helps students master core cost management skills through “learning by doing” ^[1-2]. Practice demonstrates that this model effectively strengthens students’ cost planning awareness and their ability to solve complex engineering problems, thereby providing a reference for curriculum reform in engineering management majors.