Formulating an Incentive Mechanism for Sustainable Professional Development of Young Teachers in Higher Vocational Colleges in Hunan Province

Liu Qian

College teachers -- Professional development

Incentives in education -- China -- Hunan Sheng

This study examined the current incentive mechanisms for young teachers in
higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province, developed a model for their sustainable professional development, and evaluated its suitability and feasibility. The research includes 276 participants from three colleges, using a mixed-method approach with questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, and evaluation forms. Data were analyzed through qualitative and quantitative methods.
The study found that the current incentive mechanisms for young teachers in
Hunan’s higher vocational colleges are at a moderate level in terms of personal,
material, and interpersonal needs, as well as institutional support. The proposed mechanism includes five key components: (1) policy support, (2) resource guarantees, (3) development platforms, (4) evaluation and incentives, and (5) career support and psychological care. Its suitability and feasibility were rated highly, indicating strong implementation potential. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. IOC tests ensured consistency and applicability. The questionnaire was tested on 248 young teachers and 28 school personnel managers from three higher vocational colleges in Hengyang, Hunan Province. Reliability analysis
using Cronbach’s Alpha yielded 0.962 and 0.975, indicating high consistency. KMO values of 0.894 and 0.837 confirmed strong validity. Bartlett’s sphericity test verified positive correlations between variables, supporting further analysis. The study developed an incentive mechanism to support the sustainable professional development of young teachers in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province and evaluated its suitability and feasibility. The five key components—policy support, resource guarantees, development platforms, evaluation and incentives, and career support with psychological care—scored above 3.5, with standard deviations below 0.80. These results indicate high consistency among expert evaluations, confirming the mechanism’s strong applicability and feasibility To effectively implement the incentive mechanism, policymakers should enhance institutional support, optimize resource utilization, and establish a monitoring and feedback system. Dynamic adjustments based on real conditions will improve effectiveness. These measures will create a supportive career development environment for young teachers and contribute to the high-quality development of vocational education in Hunan Province.

Keywords: Incentive Mechanism,Sustainable development,Professional
Development,Young Teachers, Higher vocational colleges

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University. Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology

Thanida Sujarittham

Sarayuth Sethakhajorn

Patchareeporn Bangkheow

2024

2025-05-06

2025-05-06

2025-05-06

thesis

application/pdf

TH 378.12 L783F 2024

eng

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral degree

Education Management for Sustainable Development

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University