This paper describes our experiences teaching the Engineering Statics, and Dynamics courses, and explains how our new approaches have improved students’ level of achievements in those courses. It is shown that learning is best achieved through an interactive environment rather than a one way transmission process. This is done by using some specific cooperative learning methods. This paper also explains how the multimedia software and packages help students achieve a better conceptual understanding of subject matters and motivate them in their learning process.

In addition, some new teaching techniques used in Dynamics class are presented. It is demonstrated that the combination method suggested creates a vibrant environment in which students' self-esteem is boosted and consequently their motivation is increased. This results in much higher efficieny. The results of a survey conducted in Engineering Dynamics, in which five Statics instructors (two of them with mechanical engineering backgrounds and the other three with civil engineering backgrounds) were evaluated based on the Statics outcomes they achieved, are also included.

At the end, we discuss the problems that faculty who teach the Statics course are facing and offer some suggestions about how to deliver the course more effectively.