Abstract:

Huang Yanpei’s vocational education ideology was formed in the 1920s, and has five characteristics: popularization, practicality, socialization, scientificity and integration. The contemporary value of Huang Yanpei’s thoughts on vocational education is mainly reflected in four aspects: first,the search of scientific way of life to ensure the comprehensive and harmonious development of students (students and apprentices);second,to enhance the practicality of vocational education and strengthen the cultivation of “comprehensive” vocational talents;third,to enhance the fairness of vocational education and promote the realization of individual self-worth;fourth,to improve the integration of general and vocational education and build a high-quality vocational education system.

Key words: Huang Yanpei, vocational education, practical, science, integration