本文以机械基础课程中的工程设计制图和计算机绘图课程为例 ,介绍了教学实践中进行素质教育的尝试 :更新观念 ,破除传统教育方式 ;激发创新意识 ,培养创新能力 ;论述了对学生创新能力培养的必要性和重要性 ;同时 ,针对机械基础课程提出了培养面向 2 1世纪综合型人才的途径。另外 ,还介绍了此项改革在课程设计和后续课程中得到的体现及取得的教学效果 This paper takes engineering drawing and computer drawing course in mechanical basic course as an example, introduces the attempt of quality education in teaching practice: renewing concept, breaking away from traditional education mode, stimulating innovation consciousness and cultivating innovation ability; The necessity and importance of training; at the same time, it proposes the ways of cultivating comprehensive talent for the 21st century for the mechanical basic courses. In addition, it also shows how the reform has been embodied in the curriculum design and follow-up courses and the teaching effects achieved