Abstract :

This study investigates the impact of incorporating local cultural content into labor education courses at a university in Guangxi, China, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and engagement of such courses. The research is grounded in the belief that integrating local cultural elements into course design not only revitalizes labor education but also more closely aligns it with the developmental needs of students, fostering a deeper connection with their local heritage while instilling virtues of hard work and dedication. The methodology unfolds in three phases: needs analysis, course design, and implementation and evaluation, utilizing a mixed-methods approach to comprehensively assess and integrate local cultural elements into the curriculum. Expected outcomes include increased student engagement, enhanced learning outcomes, positive attitudes towards labor, and strengthened community engagement and cultural preservation. This study contributes to the discourse on culturally relevant pedagogy and offers insights that may inform future initiatives in labor education and beyond, underscoring the potential benefits of cultural integration in educational settings.

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Keywords :

Labor Education, Local Cultural Integration, Course Design

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