Application-oriented Preschool Education Major in Universities under the Integrated Education Concept of "Job-Course-Competition-Certificate" Research on Talent Cultivation Pathways

Jinshan Wu; Sukyoung Cho

doi:10.70088/g5fxpz25

Authors

Jinshan Wu Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author
Sukyoung Cho Sehan University, Yeongam, South Korea Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/g5fxpz25

Keywords:

applied universities, preschool education, talent cultivation, integrated education, curriculum design, professional certification

Abstract

Against the backdrop of high-quality development in higher education, applied universities' early childhood education programs urgently require innovative talent cultivation systems. These systems must be guided by the "Job-Curriculum-Competition-Certification" integrated education philosophy to comprehensively enhance students' practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and overall professional competencies. This study systematically examines the current practical challenges in early childhood education talent development at applied universities. Key issues identified include a significant misalignment between existing curriculum offerings and dynamic job market demands, insufficient integration of pedagogical teaching practices with professional skill competitions, and inadequate alignment between academic course content and rigorous professional certification requirements. To address these critical gaps, this research leverages the comprehensive "Job-Curriculum-Competition-Certification" framework to propose targeted, actionable implementation strategies. Specifically, the paper advocates for developing detailed job competency maps to align educational outcomes with industry expectations, establishing robust competition-integrated teaching platforms to foster practical excellence, and implementing flexible 1+X credit banking systems to encourage continuous skill acquisition. Furthermore, it emphasizes building collaborative education mechanisms involving four key stakeholders: government, industry, universities, and research institutions. By systematically integrating these elements, the proposed approaches aim to provide actionable references and strategic guidelines for significantly improving the quality, relevance, and efficiency of early childhood education talent cultivation, ultimately ensuring graduates are fully equipped to meet the evolving demands of the modern educational sector.

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