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Reform and Timing of Industry English Teaching in Higher Vocational Colleges under the Context of Industry-Education Integration

Author(s)

Bai Xiaofeng

Affiliation(s)

Yangzhou Technical Vocational College, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China

Abstract

With the deepening of globalization and industry-education integration in vocational education, enhancing higher vocational students' ability in industry English application has become a critical issue for development. This study aims to explore effective pathways for reforming industry English teaching in higher vocational education under this context. By reviewing literature on industry English teaching theories and practices, and utilizing methods such as surveys and interviews with English teachers, industry practitioners, and students, we analyze existing problems in curriculum design, teaching methods, faculty quality, and evaluation systems. Findings indicate that curriculum-content misalignment with industry needs, a lack of diverse teaching models, and insufficient “dual-qualified” instructors are key factors limiting teaching quality. Consequently, this paper proposes constructing a "collaborative education" curriculum system that integrates real industry projects to optimize teaching content; innovating a “task-driven + situational simulation” teaching model to enhance students’ practical skills; strengthening school-enterprise collaboration to build a mixed “dual-qualified” teaching team; and establishing a diversified evaluation mechanism to effectively align teaching processes with industry standards. The study demonstrates that systematic teaching reform can significantly enhance higher vocational students' comprehensive ability in using industry English, providing theoretical references and practical foundations for innovative English teaching in this context.

Keywords

Industry-Education Integration; Higher Vocational English; Industry English; Teaching Reform; Dual-Qualified Faculty

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