The reform of the training mechanism for master's degree programs in vocational education constitutes a pivotal task in the ongoing reform and development of professional graduate education, carrying immense strategic significance. Guided by the theory of systems science, this study adopts qualitative research methods, with Z School, S School, and Q School serving as illustrative case studies, to delve into the current operational status of vocational education master's degree programs. The investigation uncovers existing problems and analyzes their underlying causes across five dimensions: training objectives, curriculum teaching, professional practice, thesis supervision, and mentor guidance. This study further explores the reasons for these issues from four perspectives: organization, motivation, system, and guarantee. To address these challenges, four mechanisms are proposed: a process mechanism, an incentive mechanism, a management mechanism, and a guarantee mechanism.

Authors:
Huihui Fan, Shandong University of Engineering Vocational Technology, China
Yujie Ma, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Jian Xu, Qiulongtai Kindergarten; Affiliated Early Childhood Education Group; Shenzhen Guangming Institute of Education Sciences, China

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I am currently a research assistant at the Higher Vocational Education Research Institute of Shandong Engineering Vocational and Technical University.

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