Exploring Collaborative Mechanisms between Universities and Primary Education in the Era of Digitalized Education
Abstract
To address the challenges currently affecting research-based learning activities in primary education—such as limited resources, lack of content diversity, and insufficient teacher expertise—this study utilizes the resource advantages of the Eco-Environmental Science Education Base at Guilin University of Technology and employs the Virtual Professional Learning Community (VPLC) as a technological support platform to establish a triadic collaborative model: "VPLC + Science Education Base + Primary School." Operated through an integrated mechanism comprising collaborative design, resource sharing, and practice feedback, the model enables the effective alignment and integration of university-level science outreach resources with primary education needs. Case analyses indicate that this model significantly enhances students' practical skills and environmental awareness, fosters the professional growth of primary school teachers, and improves the societal impact of university resources. This study offers a viable reference framework for the collaborative and innovative development of basic and higher education.
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