Abstract: In this paper, based on the theory of diathesis education, the author expounds the contribution and position of engineering graphics teaching in diathesis education from the angles of cultivation of thinking ability, asethetic judgement and conscientious and careful working style, and discuses the methods of reform of engineering graphics teaching in nurturing versatile persons with a broad foundation.

Key words: Diathesiseducation, engineeringgraphics, imaginablethinking, broadenbasicknowledge