The Implementation Effect and Optimization Research of College Course Selection System Under the Credit System Reform
Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v7i12.5019
Abstract
As China’s higher education reform deepens, the credit system has become a core management model in universities. Within this framework, the course selection system plays a critical role in enabling personalized talent cultivation and optimizing the allocation of teaching resources. This study examines the current implementation of the course selection system under the credit system reform. Through empirical analysis and literature review, it evaluates both the achievements and challenges of the system, and proposes targeted optimization strategies. The findings indicate that the reformed course selection system has effectively expanded students’ autonomy in choosing courses, contributed to a more optimized curriculum structure, and facilitated the rational use of teaching resources. However, several issues persist, including a shortage of high-quality courses, inadequate guidance mechanisms, deficiencies in the evaluation system, and technological limitations of course selection platforms. In response, this paper proposes optimization measures in four key areas: enriching course offerings, improving guidance systems, refining evaluation mechanisms, and upgrading technological platforms. These strategies aim to enhance the effectiveness of the course selection system, support the continued advancement of the credit system reform, and ultimately improve the quality of talent cultivation in higher education.
Keywords
credit system reform, college course selection system, implementation effect, optimization strategy
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