With the continuous development and enhancement of China’s economic strength, various industries have experienced unprecedented growth. At the same time, the shortage of skilled talent has become increasingly prominent. How to effectively cultivate the professional quality and comprehensive abilities of construction engineering students has become one of the most critical teaching challenges faced by secondary vocational schools. The application of the task-driven approach in the teaching of construction engineering courses in secondary vocational education offers an effective solution to this issue. This paper first provides an overview of the task-driven approach, then discusses its application principles in construction engineering course teaching. Furthermore, it analyzes the implementation paths of this method in classroom practice, and finally examines key issues that should be considered when applying the task-driven approach in this context. It is hoped that this study can offer useful insights and references for vocational educators.

Xinhua Ru. Application of the Task-Driven Approach in the Teaching of Construction Engineering Courses in Secondary Vocational Schools. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 5: 114-119. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2025.070517.

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