International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 12 Issue 13
Available Online: 1 October 2024
Author/s:
Chu, Yu
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (chuyu7667@126.com; ychu8424@gmail.com)
Abstract:
The goal of the study is to do an in-depth research of technology development, innovation practice and professional development among colleges in China and develop a community of practice framework to ensure such colleges keep tapping their development potential and enhance student performance. This study uses descriptive research design for an adequate and precise interpretation of the findings. The respondents of the study were the teachers at Henan University of Urban Construction, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Zhongshan Torch Polytechnic, Fujian Forestry Vocational and Technical College, Pingdingshan Polytechnic College. A total of 402 teachers participated in the survey, the researchers used survey questionnaire as the main instrument to obtain real first-hand data. The study used a variety of statistical tools to analyze the data, including frequency count, weighted means, and ranking to assess technology development, innovation practice and professional development among colleges. The study found that the relationship between technology development and education development is intricate and dynamic, technology and education are intertwined in a symbiotic relationship. Technology has the potential to enhance the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of education, over the years, technology has had a profound impact on education, transforming the way we learn, teach, and interact with educational content. The study also revealed innovation and education development is crucial for fostering progress, adaptability, and the advancement of societies. While education development involves the improvement and enhancement of educational systems, approaches, and outcomes. In essence, innovation and education development are intertwined forces that drive each other forward. Innovation enhances education by creating dynamic learning environments, embracing new technologies, and fostering critical thinking skills. At the same time, education development provides a foundation for innovation by equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to drive meaningful change in various fields. As well, the study shown profession development equips teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their chosen professions, while the development of teachers’ professions abilities drives changes and improvements in colleges to ensure that teachers are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of learning and teaching. This relationship underscores the importance of collaboration between colleges, teachers, industries, and policymakers to create well-prepared and adaptable teachers. In summary, the three factors are the super glue to weave teachers, processes, and all other critical educational elements into unique innovation competency, integrate policies, programs, and structures for managing a comprehensive and all-round development portfolio, scale up community practices, amplify instructional effect, set up the collaboration platform and glue up a framework which enables the institution to manage colleges in a structural way.
Keywords: technology development, innovation practice, professional development, community of practice framework
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1276
Cite this article:
Chu, Y. (2024). Technology development, innovation practice and professional development among college teachers in China: Basis for developing a community of practice framework. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 12(13), 13-25. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1276