The Development Status of Marine Science Education in China Under the Strategy of Maritime Power

Weidong Duan; Ariunaa Shajinbat

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202601_9(1).0004

Authors

Weidong Duan
Ariunaa Shajinbat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202601_9(1).0004

Keywords:

Marine power strategy, Marine science education, Development status, Countermeasures and suggestions

Abstract

The strategy of building a strong maritime nation is a significant strategic task for achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Marine science popularization education, as an important avenue for enhancing public awareness of the ocean and cultivating marine talent, plays a crucial role in the construction of a strong maritime nation. This paper delves into the current status of marine science popularization education in China under the strategy of building a strong maritime nation. It employs a comprehensive approach using literature review, case analysis, and questionnaire surveys to study various dimensions such as policy support for science popularization education, distribution of science popularization resources, forms of science popularization education, and evaluation systems for the effectiveness of science popularization education. The research finds that although Chinas marine science popularization education has made significant progress under policy impetus, it still faces issues such as uneven distribution of science popularization resources, insufficient innovation in educational formats, a shortage of professional talent, and an incomplete evaluation system for the effectiveness of science popularization education. In response to these issues, the paper proposes strategies and suggestions, including strengthening policy guidance and resource integration, innovating forms of science popularization education, increasing efforts in talent cultivation, and improving the evaluation system for effectiveness. The aim is to provide theoretical support and practical references for promoting high-quality development of marine science popularization education in China and contributing to the construction of a strong maritime nation [1].

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