Author(s)

Lianyi Zhou ¹, Ying Liu ¹, Xinchen Yue ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Marine Law and Humanities, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China

Corresponding Author

Lianyi Zhou

ABSTRACT

This study examines the significance and urgency of cultivating "data analysis + policy planning" competencies in university social policy programs within the context of New Liberal Arts development. Through an analysis of current talent cultivation practices in social policy education, it identifies shortcomings in traditional training models with regard to data literacy and practical policy planning capabilities. The paper proposes systematic cultivation strategies encompassing curriculum restructuring, instructional content innovation, pedagogical method advancement, faculty development, and practical platform establishment. These measures aim to build a multidisciplinary social policy talent development system aligned with contemporary demands, providing actionable insights for educational reform in social policy disciplines.

KEYWORDS

New Liberal Arts; Social Policy Major; Data Analysis; Policy Planning; Competency Development

CITE THIS PAPER

Lianyi Zhou, Ying Liu, Xinchen Yue. Cultivating the Competency of 'Data Analysis + Policy Planning' in Social Policy Programs: A Study under the New Liberal Arts Framework. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2026). Vol. 9, No.2, 22-29. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2026.090204.

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