DEVELOPING QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH CURRICULUM IN CHINESE VOCATIONAL UNIVERSITIES: A PDCA CYCLE MODEL APPROACH

Ying Wang, Pengfei Chen

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The quality assurance of the College English Curriculum is crucial for the overall quality of higher education in China, impacting both general undergraduate education and vocational undergraduate education. This study aims to explore the key factors influencing the quality assurance of College English Curriculum in Chinese vocational universities, establish evaluation indicators for its quality assurance system, and construct an evaluation model for the quality assurance system. This research employs web content analysis and expert review methods. The results of this research are as follows: The 7 key factors affecting the quality assurance of College English in Chinese vocational universities include quality philosophy; goals and characteristics; comprehensive curriculum planning and design; teachers’ qualifications and teaching quality; learning resources and environment; evaluation and improvement mechanisms; and students’ achievements. Seven categories with 28 subcategories of evaluation indicators are identified for the quality assurance system of the College English Curriculum in Chinese vocational universities. Based on the evaluation indicators and the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, an evaluation model for the quality assurance system of the College English Curriculum in Chinese vocational universities is constructed. This research provides a systematic theoretical framework and practical guidance for the quality assurance system of the College English Curriculum in Chinese vocational universities. It serves as a valuable reference for elevating educational standards and enhancing students’ comprehensive abilities.

 

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College English course; quality assurance model; web content analysis; expert review; plan-do-check-act cycle

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