A SDGs Collaborative Model of Jiaozhou Yangge Dance for Chinese Vocational College Students

Objective: This study aims to explore the integration of Jiaozhou Yangge dance into vocational education to promote Chinese vocational college students' understanding and engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and proposes a feasible collaborative model. Theoretical Framework: The study is based on the SDGs educational framework, combining the role of traditional arts in education, and emphasizes the importance of experiential and collaborative learning in fostering students' holistic development. Method: A qualitative research approach is employed through a case study design, utilizing interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observations to collect data from students, educators, and cultural practitioners. Results and Discussion: The results show that Jiaozhou Yangge dance significantly enhances students' cultural awareness, teamwork skills, and understanding of sustainability concepts, but challenges such as limited resources and initial student disengagement were also identified. Research Implications: This study provides theoretical support and practical references for integrating traditional arts into vocational education to achieve SDGs, offering insights into cultivating cultural confidence and global citizenship. Originality/Value: This study is the first to propose a collaborative model based on Jiaozhou Yangge dance, combining traditional culture and sustainability education, offering an innovative, multi-stakeholder educational model for vocational education.