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Research on Teaching Reform of NGO Management Course for Public Administration Majors in Civil Aviation Universities

Author(s)

Yinchao Ma

Affiliation(s)

School of Economics and Management, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan, China

Abstract

With the rapid expansion of the global civil aviation industry and the increasing complexity of its social responsibilities, the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) has become increasingly prominent. These organizations operate in areas such as passenger rights protection, environmental sustainability, disaster response, and community engagement around airports. Consequently, there is a growing demand for aviation professionals who possess not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of NGO governance and collaboration. This paper addresses the unique challenges faced by Public Administration majors in civil aviation universities regarding the teaching of the "NGO Management" course. It identifies key issues, including a disconnect between the generic public administration curriculum and the specific context of the aviation sector, a theory-heavy approach with limited practical application, and the underutilization of the university's inherent aviation resources. Drawing on contemporary pedagogical theories such as experiential learning and competency-based education, this paper proposes a comprehensive reform framework centered on the concept of "Avviation-Oriented, Competency-Based, and Practice-Driven" teaching. Specific reform strategies are detailed, including the redesign of course content to incorporate aviation-specific NGO case studies, the adoption of innovative teaching methodologies like project-based learning and simulation of stakeholder negotiations, and the enhancement of practical components through industry collaborations and an "Aviation NGO Forum." The paper concludes that such a targeted reform is essential to bridge the gap between theory and practice, thereby cultivating future aviation public administrators who are equipped to effectively engage with and manage relationships with the diverse NGO ecosystem within the industry.

Keywords

Civil Aviation Universities; NGO Management Curriculum Design; Public Administration Majors; Teaching Reform

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