Exploration and Practice of Ideological and Political Education Reform in the "The Economic Geography of Shipping" Course

In the context of modern higher education, ideological and political education (IPE) in courses has become a crucial method to enhance students' political literacy and comprehensive quality. This study focuses on the IPE reform of the "Maritime Economic Geography" course by analyzing the course content's comprehensiveness, global perspective, and local characteristics. It identifies issues such as insufficient integration of IPE elements, the need for improved IPE teaching abilities among teachers, and low student engagement. The study proposes reform paths, including optimizing course content design, innovating teaching methods, strengthening teacher training, and enhancing student participation. The aim is to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the IPE of the "Maritime Economic Geography" course, promoting the deep integration of IPE and professional education.