High-Quality Ideological and Political Education Empowering the High-Quality Development of Emerging Engineering Education

Abstract

Emerging engineering disciplines, characterized by interdisciplinarity, innovation, and sustainability, require not only technical excellence but also strong ethical and social foundations. This review examines how ideological and political education (IPE) can empower high-quality development in new engineering programs. Through a synthesis of theoretical frameworks, identification of integration challenges, exploration of practical pathways, and analysis of domestic and international case studies, the study demonstrates that embedding IPE into curricula, innovating pedagogical approaches, developing faculty competencies, fostering student agency, and reforming evaluation systems collectively cultivate engineers who are both technically proficient and socially responsible. The paper further outlines future directions, including digital empowerment, international comparative studies, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, providing actionable insights for policymakers and educational practitioners to enhance the holistic development of engineering talent.