erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v7i7.11295ArticleDilemmas and Coping Strategies for the Professional Development of Public English Teachers in Higher Vocational Collegeshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/7/7/10.26689/erd.v7i7.11295BaiMei2025772025-07-28To build a powerful nation, we must first strengthen education, and to strengthen education, we must first strengthen the teaching force. The construction of the teaching force is a foundational task in advancing the strategy of “strengthening the country through education,” and it holds significant practical importance for the development of China’s vocational education and the high-quality advancement of socialist construction. Currently, the professional development of public English teachers in higher vocational colleges faces numerous puzzles and issues, which also directly affect the quality of talent cultivation in these colleges. In response, based on the PEST analysis method, this paper analyzes these dilemmas and proposes a series of coping strategies, aiming to provide some references for higher vocational colleges and teachers, and comprehensively promote the professional development and comprehensive skill enhancement of public English teachers in higher vocational colleges.

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