Innovation of College Physics Teaching Models in the Context of the "New Engineering" Initiative

Amid the latest wave of scientific and industrial revolutions, the construction of "New Engineering" majors has become the core direction of higher-engineering-education reform. As a foundational course for engineering programs, college physics directly determines the quality of talent cultivation. At present, traditional physics instruction in universities shows several shortcomings in the New Engineering context: it is disconnected from cutting-edge technologies, weak in cultivating engineering-application competence, and insufficient in fostering innovative thinking—thus failing to meet the demand for high-caliber talent. This study systematically analyzes the fundamental role college physics plays in New Engineering talent training, including laying theoretical foundations for engineering technology and nurturing scientific and logical thinking. In response to existing problems, it proposes a series of innovative measures: reshaping teaching objectives to focus on engineering application and innovation, adopting project-based and inquiry-based pedagogies, expanding diversified practical activities, and employing multi-dimensional assessment systems. These suggestions provide theoretical and practical references for improving college physics teaching quality and cultivating innovative talent geared to New Engineering development. Ultimately, by aligning physics education with contemporary industry demands, higher education can evolve to nurture more adaptive, creative, and technically competent engineering professionals for the future.