Application of Visual Teaching in Engineering Geology

Engineering Geology is a mandatory course for undergraduates majoring in civil engineering at colleges and universities, where much of the knowledge is inherently abstract. The teaching methods employed by instructors play a crucial role in helping students understand the course material. This study highlighted several effective visual teaching methods that facilitate students' comprehension of abstract geological concepts. It specifically discussed various visual teaching methods, including classroom object diagrams, classroom video playback, and field geological practices. Visual teaching methods for different slope models, tunnel models, and fractured rock mass models were developed using numerical software. An online questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the acceptance of these methods among second-year undergraduates. The results indicated that the combined effect of these methods was most favorable. Therefore, this visual teaching strategy holds promise for broader application in engineering geology education.