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Teaching Practice and Exploration of Ideological and Political Education in Educational Psychology Courses for primary Education Majors in Universities

Author(s)

Jinjin Niu*, Jie Du

Affiliation(s)

School of Education, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Educational Psychology is a required foundational course for elementary education majors in higher education institutions. The quality of instruction in this course profoundly impacts students’ future professional development. “Course-based ideological and political education” represents an innovative initiative in contemporary higher education. It serves as both a vital practice for advancing quality education and a concrete manifestation of cultivating well-rounded, multi-talented individuals with both moral integrity and professional competence. Promoting the integration of course instruction with value-oriented education facilitates the high-quality development of curricula. Consequently, how to infuse value-based content into courses to cultivate teacher candidates’ sense of social responsibility and educational mission has become a critical challenge for educators today. This paper aims to explore implementation pathways for value integration within the Educational Psychology course for elementary education majors, thereby achieving the educational goal of cultivating well-rounded talents.

Keywords

Value-Oriented Education; Educational Psychology; Primary Education Majors; Value-Driven Leadership; Implementation Strategies

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