Liu, Q. B.; Liu, X. R.; Wang, X. B. An empirical study on enhancing higher-order competencies in polymer physics through a teacher-student-AI collaborative model. Polym. Bull. (in Chinese), 2026, 39(4), 666–674.
Liu, Q. B.; Liu, X. R.; Wang, X. B. An empirical study on enhancing higher-order competencies in polymer physics through a teacher-student-AI collaborative model. Polym. Bull. (in Chinese), 2026, 39(4), 666–674.DOI: 10.14028/j.cnki.1003-3726.2025.25.287.
An Empirical Study on Enhancing Higher-order Competencies in Polymer Physics Through a Teacher-Student-AI Collaborative Model
To address the key challenges in traditional Polymer Physics education
such as the difficulty in comprehending abstract theoretical concepts
constraints in experimental training
and insufficient development of higher-order competencies
this study introduces a “teacher-student-AI” collaborative education model that deeply integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technology to redesign the entire teaching process. A closed-loop instructional framework of “AI-assisted knowledge deconstruction-teacher-student collaborative inquiry-innovative practice verification” was established
supported by visualization tools
virtual experiment platforms
and AI-based analytical systems
effectively overcoming the spatiotemporal and cognitive limitations inherent in conventional teaching. Over a two-year period
the model was implemented among students majoring in functional materials (2022 and 2023 cohorts) at the North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering. A comparative analysis between the experimental and control classes revealed that the experimental group demonstrated significantly better performance across multiple metrics: core knowledge point mastery (89.6% versus 68.3%)
annual output of innovative experiment designs (12 versus 5 projects per year)
and award rates in disciplinary competitions (31.2% versus 12.5%). Furthermore
the integration of AI tools enhanced the efficiency of teacher-student collaboration by more than 40%. This model
with “high-order thinking
innovation
and challenge” at its core
establishes a “teacher-student-AI” collaborative theoretical framework. It not only provides a replicable practical path for building a “golden course” in polymer physics but also serves as a paradigmatic reference for the deep integration of intelligent technology and specialized curricula.
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