Author(s)

Penghao Zhang ¹, Silu Liang ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
² East China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China

Corresponding Author

Silu Liang

ABSTRACT

School-based training is the most effective approach to enhance teachers' professional competence. Based on the perspective of Transformative Learning Theory, the following challenges are identified in secondary vocational education teacher training: lack of coordinated planning and systematic design in school-based training, absence of learning contexts that promote active reflection, and formalization of training evaluation. To address these challenges in teacher training from the perspective of Transformative Learning Theory, the following strategies can be implemented: conducting needs assessment and curriculum design simultaneously to establish a solid foundation for training; adopting a problem-oriented approach and creating contexts for rational dialogue; introducing formative assessment throughout the entire process to facilitate the transformation of training outcomes.

KEYWORDS

Secondary vocational teachers; school-based training; Transformative Learning Theory

CITE THIS PAPER

Penghao Zhang, Silu Liang, The Challenges and Strategies for Optimizing School-based Training for Secondary Vocational Education Teachers: A Reflection Based on Transformative Learning Theory. Advances in Vocational and Technical Education (2023) Vol. 5: 1-7. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/avte.2023.051301.

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