erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v8i4.15007ArticleThe Curriculum Construction of Career Planning and Employment Guidance for Normal Students: Value Implications, Practical Dilemmas and Optimization Strategieshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/8/4/10.26689/erd.v8i4.15007YuanLilan2026842026-06-03Improving the construction of the curriculum system of career planning and employment guidance for normal students is one of the effective ways to solve the difficulty of normal students’ employment. Strengthening the development of career planning and employment guidance courses for normal students holds significant value in guiding students towards establishing sound professional values, stimulating their motivation to learn, and optimizing human resource allocation. However, the current development of such courses faces practical challenges, including insufficient practicality and relevance in classroom teaching, as well as a shortage of specialized teaching staff. Normal universities and colleges should enhance the practicality of course delivery, provide categorized guidance based on students’ employment aspirations, strengthen the development of specialized teaching staff, and continually refine the curriculum framework for career planning and employment guidance. These measures will collectively elevate the employability of normal students.

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