From Design to Implementation: A Study on Quality Assurance of Cultural Study Courses in Vocational Colleges Based on the AOL System

Abstract

With the development of vocational education, cultural study courses play an increasingly important role in cultivating students’ overall competence and professional skills. However, many vocational colleges face challenges such as outdated teaching content, low student engagement, and insufficient learning outcomes in their cultural study courses. To address these issues, this study introduces the Assurance of Learning (AOL) system, aiming to enhance course quality through a systematic approach. Using Shanghai Zhongqiao University of Technology and Vocational Education as a case study, this research explores the specific pathways for designing and implementing cultural study courses based on the AOL system. During the course design phase, specific and measurable learning objectives are set, and corresponding teaching content and assessment tools are developed to enhance the controllability of the study process. In the implementation phase, various teaching strategies such as project-based learning, case analysis, and field visits are adopted to promote active student participation and effective learning. Additionally, continuous monitoring and feedback mechanisms are employed to continuously adjust and optimize the course content and teaching methods. This study not only provides specific pathways for course improvement in vocational colleges but also verifies the effectiveness of the AOL system in enhancing the quality of cultural study courses. The research findings offer valuable references for other vocational colleges in curriculum reform and quality improvement.