Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (6): 20260044.doi: 10.7503/cjcu20260044

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Innovative Pathways and Practical Outcomes in Chemistry Teacher Education at Comprehensive Universities: A Case Study of Shenzhen University

ZHANG Pingyu(), ZHU Yongjie, LI Cuihua, ZHOU Xuechang   

  1. College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering,Shenzhen University,Shenzhen 518060,China
  • Received:2026-01-24 Online:2026-06-10 Published:2026-05-11
  • Contact: ZHANG Pingyu E-mail:p.zhang6@szu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    the Program for Young Changiang Scholars, Ministry of Education, China(Q2022461)

Abstract:

Local comprehensive universities face common challenges in training chemistry normal students. These include a disconnect between theory and practice, a narrow scope of practical platforms, superficial integration of ideological and political education, and a lack of mechanisms for cultivating innovative competence. Shenzhen University, leveraging its strengths in interdisciplinary integration and research platforms, has developed a “Four- in-One” training system. This system is guided by ideological education, centered on practical application, supported by research integration, and sustained by collaborative mechanisms. Through a three-dimensional empowerment approach focusing on “values-competence-innovation” the university has forged a distinctive reform pathway. The system is led by Party-building initiatives. It deeply integrates ideological education into curriculum, practice, and research activities. A three-tiered practical training framework “foundational, contextual, and comprehensive” has been established using the “Smart and Fun Science” public service platform. A bidirectional mechanism is also in place, where research empowers teaching and teaching feeds back into research. Remarkable results have been achieved over the past three years. The outstanding performance rate in teacher ethics assessment reached 100%. Employer satisfaction with teaching competence stood at 95%. The average employment rate was 94%. In the future, this program will continue to explore integrated modules combining artificial intelligence with chemistry teaching. It will collaborate with universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to form a practice education alliance. Graduate follow-up and feedback mechanisms will be improved. These efforts aim to align training quality with the evolving needs of basic education.

Key words: Chemistry normal student, Four?in?One system, Three?dimensional empowerment, Practical education, Research?teaching integration

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