Study on the Phenomenon of "Upgrading from Junior College to University" in Vocational Education

Abstract

This paper first analyzes the historical origin of the phenomenon of "upgrading from junior college to university" in vocational education. Then discusses the positive effect of this phenomenon in vocational education. It is beneficial to the integration of vocational education and general education, to publicize the educational concept of lifelong learning, to promote educational equity and to improve the study atmosphere and social living space of higher vocational colleges. It also reveals the negative effect of this phenomenon in vocational education, including affecting the national policy of developing vocational education, the normal teaching order of higher vocational colleges and the interests of the majority of higher vocational students. Finally, the paper puts forward some suggestions and countermeasures to solve the negative effect of "upgrading from junior college to university". First of all, we should build a perfect vocational education system and develop vocational undergraduate education. Secondly, the courses of higher vocational colleges and undergraduate courses should be connected to form an integrated curriculum system. Finally, we should reform the system of "upgrading examination" and increase the content of vocational skills test.