Notice of Retraction Application of problem-based learning in the course of foundation of mechanical manufacturing technology

Foundation of mechanical manufacturing technology is a new technical foundation course which requires linking concepts with technical skills. The usual approach has been to divide the course into lectures, tutorials, and practical. Students often struggle with the vast collection of new terms and complex applications that they must learn, which can be challenging to them. This paper presents the introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) modules into foundation of mechanical manufacturing technology curriculum at Tianjin University of Technology. Additionally, each step of PBL is presented with an example.