Research on the Key Educational Competencies for Continuing Education in Vocational and Technical Colleges

Abstract

With the rapid development of the economy and the acceleration of technological change, the key educational competencies for continuing education in vocational and technical colleges have become central to the development and improvement of educational quality in higher vocational institutions. As an important component of adult education, continuing education aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities and enhance the vocational skills of working professionals and the general public. However, the development of continuing education in vocational and technical colleges faces challenges in terms of faculty, teaching resources, curriculum systems, and management mechanisms. This paper starts with the theoretical foundation, functional positioning, and future development trends of continuing education, analyzing the key educational competencies of continuing education in vocational and technical colleges, and exploring strategies and pathways for enhancing these competencies. The research indicates that continuing education in vocational and technical colleges should improve educational services and sustainable development by optimizing faculty development, refining curriculum systems, innovating teaching models, and strengthening quality assurance mechanisms. In the future, continuing education will focus more on personalized and customized learning models, leveraging information technology to innovate in educational content and methods, becoming an important driver of social and economic development and national competitiveness.