https://ojs.bbwpublisher.com/index.php/JCER <p align="justify"><em>Journal of Contemporary Educational Research (JCER)</em>&nbsp;is an international, peer-reviewed and open access journal which promotes the evaluative, integrative, theoretical and methodological research on contemporary education; shape a novel, broader view of issues in contemporary education; enhance the caliber of humanities research through active use of best domestic and foreign practices; and integrate the achievements of various sciences and knowledge areas with unconventional approaches. All relevant papers are carefully considered, vetted by a distinguished team of international experts, and rapidly published. Original articles, short communications, case studies and comprehensive review articles can be submitted online via the journal submission and peer review site.</p> <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p> Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing PTY LTD en-US Journal of Contemporary Educational Research 2208-8466 https://ojs.bbwpublisher.com/index.php/JCER/article/view/15980 <p>Art college students have the characteristics of aesthetic sensitivity, emotional delicacy, and distinct personality, but there is generally an imbalance in the development of professional skills and comprehensive literacy during their growth process. Traditional aesthetic education in universities focuses more on imparting knowledge and skills, and lacks response to students’ psychological growth, personality shaping, and personalized development needs. This study is based on the perspective of student development and education disciplines, supported by the theory of holistic development and the theory of subjective development. It analyzes the growth characteristics and development difficulties of art college students, examines the limitations of college aesthetic education in terms of educational concepts, teaching models, and practical carriers, and proposes a practical path for updating concepts, optimizing models, expanding dimensions, and enriching carriers. The aim is to construct an aesthetic education system centered on student development.</p> Lei Yang Copyright (c) 2026 Author(s) 2026-08-20 2026-08-20 10 8 1 7 10.26689/jcer.v10i8.15980