Competences for the Application and Promotion of Technology in Vocational Professional Teacher Education: A Case Study of China

Abstract

The application of technology in vocational education teacher education is becoming more and more important, and it has become a trend that cannot be ignored, especially under the influence of the digital age and the epidemic, the process of technology application has been accelerated. Studies have shown that the use of technology-based teaching resources such as multimedia courseware, digital textbooks, and distance online courses can provide students with a rich and varied learning experience, thereby improving the quality of teaching. Technology can also increase the effectiveness of teacher training programs by providing teachers with flexible and convenient ways to acquire new knowledge and skills. This paper takes China as a case study on higher vocational education in different regions of the country, using methods such as investigation, interview and analysis, to explore the status quo, problems and reasons for the application of technology in the current vocational professional teacher education process. Finally, try to make some suggestions on how to use technology to improve the competence of vocational teachers in higher vocational colleges.

Keywords

• vocational education
• professional teacher education
• competencies and technology