Construction and Practice of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Model in Higher Vocational Education Based on CDIO Concept ——A Case Study of Shaanxi Energy Institute

Abstract

To address the dilemma of "high course-offering rate but low conversion rate" in innovation and entrepreneurship education at higher vocational institutions, this study developed a new educational model based on the CDIO concept, with relevant programs at Shaanxi Energy Institute serving as the implementation platform. The research demonstrates that the CDIO framework, through its four-phase training cycle of "Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate," effectively facilitates the synergistic development of technical skills and innovation capabilities. Its core contribution lies in establishing a "Three Competencies and Four Abilities" cultivation system (competency in operation, improvement, and collaboration, plus four professional qualities). Practical evidence shows this model can significantly enhance students' innovation capacity and employer satisfaction. Future research will conduct five-year graduate tracking studies and develop supporting digital tools. The innovative value of this study resides in providing a "simplified application" approach of the CDIO concept in vocational education, offering a replicable solution to bridge the "theory-practice gap" in innovation and entrepreneurship education, which holds substantial reference significance for peer institutions.