Reflection on Dilemmas and Theoretical Construction of Traditional Culture Education in Vocational Undergraduate Institutions from the Perspective of "Fusion of Horizons"

Meicun Li

doi:10.70088/9045gj05

Authors

Meicun Li Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/9045gj05

Keywords:

traditional culture education, vocational undergraduate institutions, Fusion of Horizons, cultural integration, educational challenges

Abstract

In institutions, this review paper examines the dilemmas and theoretical expression of traditional culture education through the lens of the 'Fusion of Horizons' view. The report begins with an institution to the framework, followed by a historical overview of traditional culture education's phylogenesis in vocational contexts. Two core themes are search: the desegregation of inheritance into vocational syllabus and the challenge of balancing traditional values with innovative educational demands. While position purpose actionable strategy for reconcile traditional finish with teaching, relative analysis spotlight the contradictions and tension constitutional in these crusade. The conclusion synthesizes key insight and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to direct these take.

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