The capability development challenges arising from the shortage of practical and virtual simulation teaching resources for the course “Polymer Synthesis Technology” in higher education institutions are addressed in this study. A tripartite collaborative teaching model framework centered on “teacher-led
student-centered
AI-empowered” was constructed. Meanwhile
a new teaching paradigm centered on artificial intelligence technology was established through curriculum restructuring
AI-empowered whole teaching processes
and mixed practices. Practical results demonstrate that the implementation of these reforms has significantly enhanced students’ classroom engagement
while markedly improving both teaching effectiveness and efficiency. This reform offers a replicable and scalable solution for conducting teaching activities and cultivating engineering practitioners and innovative talent under limited resource conditions.