Lanzhou University of Information Science and Technology Achieves Distinction in National Teaching Competition

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In a remarkable display of teaching innovation, Professor Ju Lan and Professor Ma Ying of the Lanzhou University of Information Science and Technology faculty team won third prize in the Basic Courses and New Liberal Arts categories, respectively, at the 5th National Higher Education Teachers' Teaching Innovation Competition. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the university, solidifying its position as the first and only private university in Gansu Province to receive such recognition. The event, hosted by the China Higher Education Society, was a testament to the university's commitment to cultivating applied talents and building a "capability-oriented" dual-teacher team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Professor Ju Lan and Professor Ma Ying of the Lanzhou University of Information Science and Technology faculty team won third prize in the Basic Courses and New Liberal Arts categories, respectively.
  • This achievement marks the first and only private university in Gansu Province to receive such recognition.
  • The university's teaching innovation approach emphasizes student-centered learning, focusing on cultivating applied talents and building a "capability-oriented" dual-teacher team.
  • The university has introduced various initiatives, including a student evaluation mechanism, AI-enabled teaching, and integration with Fortune 500 companies.
  • Award-winning teacher demonstration classes, wonderful classroom competitions, teaching competition workshops, and special training funds have been implemented to improve teaching staff capabilities.
  • The university has built a "theory-practice-innovation" education chain and a virtuous cycle system of "competition feeding back teaching".

Statistics:

  • 5th National Higher Education Teachers' Teaching Innovation Competition
  • 3rd prize in Basic Courses category won by Professor Ju Lan
  • 3rd prize in New Liberal Arts category won by Professor Ma Ying
  • 1st private university in Gansu Province to receive such recognition
  • Number of years the university has been guided by the concept of Outcome-Based Education (OBE): recent years
  • Number of Fortune 500 companies integrated with the university: not specified

Sources:

  • "The 5th National Higher Education Teachers' Teaching Innovation Competition" (China Higher Education Society)
  • http://www.lzxq.gov.cn/system/2025/08/27/031238048.shtml (Original story in Chinese)