Exploring the Path of “Project Team Style” Faculty Development for Applied Undergraduate Programs

Abstract

Applied undergraduate education plays a crucial role in higher education, serving as a key platform for nurturing innovative talents. However, the lack of practical and innovative skills among teachers in applied undergraduate programs, who primarily come directly from academic institutions, hinders the cultivation of students' abilities in these areas. This limitation also affects the professional growth of teachers. The Internet of Things engineering program at Guangdong Institute of Science and Technology has successfully implemented a 'project team type' teacher training approach over three years, yielding positive outcomes. By utilizing diversified integration within project teams, this model fosters collective team development. Such a model holds significant value in enhancing the quality of applied undergraduate faculty and driving the transformation and advancement of local undergraduate institutions.