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The purpose of this research is to examine how health and life science courses are taught together at Chinese vocational universities. Life and health education strategies are studied using an explanatory study design, a deductive research approach, and a positivist philosophical stance. Surveys administered to 280 students at Zibo Vocational College provide primary data that offers unique insights into the students' perspectives and experiences. Results highlight the importance of life and health education to the success and development of vocational college students. The research attempts to establish a causal link between life and health education methodologies and student characteristics by means of quantitative data analysis utilizing Excel and SPSS. This study helps improve vocational education in China by pointing to specific ways in which life and health courses might be incorporated into technical universities. It emphasizes the value of fostering students' happiness and helps them get ready for a competitive job market. Educational institutions who are interested in enhancing their students' quality of life and health education may find the study's methodology and conclusions useful as a point of reference.
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Jinze, D., & Hock, K. E. (2024). The Influence of Current Practices and Strategies in Life and Health Education in Higher Vocational Colleges in China. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(1), 2135–2145.
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