Exploration and Practice of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Models in Vocational Colleges Based on the Integration of Specialization and Innovation

Abstract

This paper addresses the challenges faced by vocational colleges in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship education, proposing a model based on the integration of specialization and innovation. Drawing from Outcome-Based Education (OBE) theory, symbiosis theory, and constructivism, and grounded in the practical experiences of Guangzhou Civil Aviation College, the study constructs a sustainable “specialization-innovation integration” education mechanism. This mechanism includes optimizing talent cultivation plans, offering a series of courses on innovation and entrepreneurship, deeply integrating innovation and entrepreneurship education with specialized education, establishing a comprehensive system of innovation and entrepreneurship competitions, and fostering an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at the departmental level to create a conducive atmosphere. The practice has demonstrated that this model significantly enhances student engagement, fosters multiple student entrepreneurs, and has resulted in numerous provincial awards and venture capital investments. The integration model offers a new approach for vocational colleges to cultivate innovative and versatile talent, effectively improving the quality of talent cultivation, aligning vocational education with societal needs, and providing robust support for the development of high-level specialized groups.