Teachers’ professionalism, career planning, and professional development in higher vocational colleges

International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 7

Available Online:  15 June 2024

Author/s:

Ben, Guozhi
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas (benguozhi@gmail.com)

Abstract:

With the popularization of higher education in China, the professionalism, career planning and professional development of teachers in higher vocational colleges have become increasingly critical. The goal of this study is to explore three relationships, and to provide some valuable suggestions. It adopts the method of comprehensive analysis and case study. It conducts a comprehensive review of the theories, and deeply analyzes the internal connections and mutual influences between them. The study found that teachers’ professionalism is the key element for them to become excellent teachers. Teachers need to have solid subject knowledge, good teaching skills, high educational and teaching research capabilities and high teacher professional ethics. Teacher career planning, as a systematic development process, plays a vital role in teachers’ personal growth and career development. Teacher career planning needs to be considered from a long-term perspective, focusing on personal self-awareness and self-positioning. Teacher development is a dynamic process that requires teachers to continuously learn, reflect and grow. Vocational colleges should provide teachers with diverse development opportunities and platforms, including participating in education and teaching research projects, participating in academic seminars, and exploring teaching practices. Teachers can also broaden their horizons and knowledge by studying abroad and participating in teacher exchange programs. The higher vocational colleges need to build teacher evaluation and incentive mechanisms to encourage teachers to take part in various educational reforms and teaching innovation activities.

Keywords: teachers’ professionalism, career planning, professional development, higher vocational colleges

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24634

Cite this article:
Ben, G.  (2024). Teachers’ professionalism, career planning, and professional development in higher vocational colleges. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(7), 75-86. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24634