The Influence of Advanced Vocational Education and Training on the Skill Development of Beginning Teachers: A Quantitative Assessment

Abstract

This empirical study investigated the impact of advanced vocational education and training (AVET) on the skill development of beginning teachers in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China. A sample of 450 novice teachers from twenty AVET institutes in Hefei City participated in the survey. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed employing statistical techniques to test hypotheses and fulfill research objectives. The findings revealed that AVET has a significant positive influence on the skill development of beginning teachers in Hefei City. The quality of teaching and learning resources substantially impacts novice teachers' skill growth. Furthermore, the study found a significant relationship between the quality of infrastructure provided by AVET institutes and the skill development of beginning teachers. The results suggest that AVET and its infrastructure have meaningfully contributed to the skill enhancement of novice teachers in Hefei City, China. This research fills a gap in the literature by focusing on the role of AVET in the skill development of beginning teachers in the Chinese context. The findings have implications for policymakers and AVET institutes in improving the quality of vocational education to foster the professional growth of novice teachers.