Research on Practical Pathways for Integrating Qilu Culture and the Spirit of the Qingdao into Adolescents' Moral Education

Abstract

Based on cultural identity theory, this study explores practical pathways for integrating Qilu culture and the spirit of Qingdao into youth moral education. Qilu culture, serving as a value foundation centered on “benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and integrity,” cultivates adolescents’ moral resilience and cultural identity. The spirit of Qingdao, acting as a developmental driving force characterized by openness, innovation, and pragmatism, stimulates adolescents’ innovative vitality and practical capabilities. The two share intrinsic compatibility in value orientation, character development, and practical approaches. Addressing the educational functions of Qilu culture and the spirit of Qingdao, this study proposes a systematic implementation framework across three dimensions, namely, resource accessibility, communication system development, and home-school-community collaboration. This aims to promote the organic integration of traditional culture and modern spirit, providing theoretical support and practical guidance for cultivating youth who embody both cultural confidence and contemporary values.