Path Optimization of Sino-Thai Education Collaborative Talent Cultivation Based on OBE Theory

Bilyu Yang

Authors

Bilyu Yang Zhejiang Yuexiu University, China

Keywords:

OBE Theory, Sino-Thailand Education Cooperation, Talent Cultivation, Collaborative Education, Path Optimization

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the deep integration of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Thailand’s 4.0 Initiative, Sino-Thai educationalcooperation has stepped into a high-quality development stage. However, the traditional cooperation model faced prominent bottlenecks, including thedisconnection between educational objectives and industrial demands, insufficient cross-school curriculum synergy, and a rigid single evaluation system. These issues have hindered the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents. Taking Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU) as a case study, this paper explored the optimization paths of Sino-Thai educational collaborative talent cultivation under the guidance of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) theory. The research identified four optimization paths, namely (1) anchor collaborative education goals based on OBE’s goal orientation, (2) co-construct curriculum system based on OBE’s outcome-oriented instructional design, (3) innovate teaching models based on OBE’s student-centeredness, and (4) improve multi-evaluation mechanism based on OBE’s continuous improvement. Furthermore, each path is elaborated with specific practices. Guided by the core tenets ofOBE, namely goal orientation, student-centeredness, and continuous improvement, the four optimization paths realized the precise alignment of talent quality assurance system. The practical practices of the university verified the effectiveness of the OBE-based optimizationpaths. Furthermore, the university provided cultivation with Sino-Thai industrial needs, the deep integration of Sino-Thai educational resources, the effective improvement of cross-cultural teaching effectiveness, and the construction of a closed-loop talent cultivation a replicable practical paradigm for Sino-Thai educational cooperation and the cultivation of international compound talents in higher education institutions.

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