Innovative teaching practice in vocational education using smart technology: A case study of cement production course
Yan Li 1 2 * , Wai Yie Leong 2 , Hongli Zhang 1
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1 Heilongjiang Institute of Construction Technology, Harbin, CHINA2 INTI International University, Nilai, MALAYSIA* Corresponding Author

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To address the shortcomings of traditional vocational education in terms of practical engagement and interactivity, this study focuses on the course raw material preparation and cement production. An innovative instructional model was designed and implemented, integrating virtual simulation, immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, and a smart learning platform. Built around a four-stage process–train-learn-compete-evaluate–the model emphasizes task-driven learning and competency-based development. The platform records students’ operational behavior in real time, enabling full-process, visualized, and data-driven teaching management and precise performance assessment. Teaching practices have shown that this model significantly improves students’ hands-on skills, learning initiative, and professional competence, while enhancing instructors’ ability to deliver targeted feedback in a timely manner. The results provide a replicable and scalable instructional framework for advancing curriculum reform in vocational education under the smart education paradigm.

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Article Type: Research Article

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 21, Issue 12, December 2025, Article No: em2746

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17491

Publication date: 03 Dec 2025

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