Abstract: Mechanics of materials, as an independent discipline that can solve practical engineering problems, plays the role as a bridge between the basic courses and professional courses of mechanical, aerospace and other engineering specialties, and is also the theoretical basis for subsequent mechanics courses. This paper analyzes the characteristics and status quo of the mechanics of materials course, and puts forward the reform plan and research ideas of the course teaching method by analyzing the problems existing in the current teaching, and discusses the two aspects of classroom theoretical teaching and experimental teaching. At the same time, it discusses how to strengthen the organic combination of experimental teaching and theoretical teaching, the improvement of the assessment system and the degree of achievement of the course, etc., with a view to improving the quality of teaching and cultivating high-quality and innovative talents in the context of new engineering disciplines.