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Theoretical and Practical Research on Aesthetic Education in Colleges and Universities

Author(s)

Wenjuan Zhao

Affiliation(s)

Zibo Polytechnic University, Zibo, Shandong, China

Abstract

This study aims to address the disconnect between theoretical exploration and practical implementation of aesthetic education in colleges and universities, as well as the insufficient systematic research on its development path, so as to construct a more scientific and operable theoretical system and practical framework for college aesthetic education. The research adopts a combination of literature review, comparative research, and logical analysis methods. First, it systematically combs the core connotations and theoretical foundations of aesthetic education at home and abroad, including the evolution of aesthetic education theories in the context of modern higher education and the value orientation of aesthetic education in cultivating comprehensive talents. Second, it compares the typical practical models of aesthetic education in representative universities across different countries, focusing on analyzing the organizational mechanisms, curriculum settings, and resource allocation of aesthetic education practices. Finally, it explores the key bottlenecks restricting the integration of theory and practice in Chinese college aesthetic education, such as the lack of organic connection between curriculum theory and teaching practice, and the insufficient support of evaluation systems for practical development. The results show that the theoretical system of college aesthetic education should be based on the dual dimensions of "value shaping" and "ability cultivation", and the practical path should focus on optimizing the interdisciplinary integration of aesthetic education courses, strengthening the construction of aesthetic education practice platforms, and improving the multi-subject collaborative evaluation mechanism. This study provides theoretical reference and practical guidance for promoting the high-quality development of aesthetic education in colleges and universities.

Keywords

Aesthetic Education in Colleges and Universities; Educational Theory; Educational Practice; Comparative Research; Talent Cultivation

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