Author(s)

HaiXu Yu

Affiliation(s)

School of Economics, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China.

Corresponding Author

HaiXu Yu

ABSTRACT

Vocational education is vital to China’s modernization, supporting industrial upgrading, employment, and regional equity. However, current evaluation systems often rely on static outcome indicators and lack dynamic, systematic frameworks. This paper reviews international models, such as HDI, WEFFI, and IEI, to extract insights for constructing a vocational education quality indicator. Additionally, this paper analyzes the evolution of China’s evaluation logic, indicator design, and methodological practices, highlighting a shift toward multidimensional, process-integrated, and data-driven systems. By bridging global experiences with local needs, this study provides a theoretical and practical foundation for improving vocational education governance and policy effectiveness.

KEYWORDS

Vocational education quality; Evaluation system; CIPP Model; International comparative frameworks

CITE THIS PAPER

HaiXu Yu. Vocational education quality evaluation in China: a comparative review of international models and domestic research. Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Research. 2025, 3(4): 16-22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/tsshr3158.

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