Industry-Education Integration Policies in China's Vocational Education: A Bibliometric Analysis of Current Status and Development Trends
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Background and Aim: Since the introduction of the industry-education integration concept in China’s vocational education policies in 2013, numerous policies have been issued to enhance collaboration between educational institutions and industries. This study aims to fill gaps in understanding how these policies are implemented by analyzing the tools used and the roles of various entities in shaping policy implementation.
Materials and Methods: A total of 56 policy documents from the Beida Fabao database, issued since 2013, were analyzed using NVivo software for text coding. Policy instruments were categorized into authority-based, incentive-based, capacity-building, and others. The frequency and distribution of these tools were quantitatively assessed, along with the roles of different entities.
Results: The analysis shows a steady increase in policy documents, primarily from educational and industrial departments. Capacity-building and incentive-based tools were most frequently used, while authority-based tools appeared in pivotal policies. These differences reflect diverse strategies employed by the entities involved.
Conclusion: While significant progress has been made in policy formulation, challenges remain, such as coordination issues and unequal resource allocation. The study recommends more integrated strategies to enhance the alignment of education and industry, ensuring that the intended policy objectives are fully realized in practice.
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