Strategy development for sustainable development student’s career values education in higher vocational colleges, Hunan province

Xu Hui

Career values education

Educational strategies

Higher vocational colleges

Sustainable development

Hunan Province

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the current situation of career
values education in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province, 2) to propose
strategies for the development of career values education in higher vocational colleges
in Hunan Province, and 3) to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of the strategies for
the development of career values education in higher vocational colleges in Hunan
Province, including the following four aspects: 1) career ethics, 2) career skills, 3) career
psychology, and 4) career planning. The sample group of this research comprised 384
students from higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province, selected through
systematic and simple random sampling methods. Additionally, the interview group
consisted of 12 career guidance experts. The experts who evaluated the suitability and
feasibility of the strategies were high-level administrators and career education experts
from 6 colleges.
A mixed-methods approach was employed. Quantitative data were gathered
from 384 students using a systematic random sampling technique, while qualitative
insights were obtained through structured interviews with 12 career guidance experts
from six higher vocational institutions. Data analysis included document analysis,
questionnaires, structured interviews, and evaluation forms. Statistical tools such as
percentages, averages, and standard deviations were used, along with SWOT and TOWS
matrix analyses.
The results revealed that the overall level of career values education is high
but unbalanced, with career skills being the most developed and career planning
lagging behind. A total of 29 strategies were proposed: 5 for career ethics, 6 for career
skills, 9 for career psychology, and 9 for career planning. The strategies were evaluated
by experts and rated highly for adaptability and feasibility, achieving average scores
between 4.5 and 5.0.
The study recommends that colleges should integrate these strategies into
their curricula and provide continuous professional development opportunities for
educators. Society should actively collaborate with educational institutions by offering
mentorship programs and supporting students’ career development through
internships. Finally, students should take an active role in aligning their career
development with industry needs, regularly evaluating their career plans, and
enhancing their professional skills.

Keywords: Career Values Education, Higher Vocational Colleges, Hunan
Province, Sustainable Development, Educational strategies

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University. Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology

Luxana Keyuraphan

Phadet Kakham

Sarayuth Sethakhajorn

2023

2024-11-26

2024-11-26

2024-11-26

thesis

application/pdf

TH 370.113 X8S 2023

eng

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

Master of Education

Degree of Master

Education Program in Educational Management and Learning Management Innovation

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University