JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v10i1.13705ArticleTeaching Reform Practice of Integrating Western Jiangxi Intangible Cultural Heritage into Aesthetic Education in Local Universities: A Case Study of Yichun Universityhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/10/1/10.26689/jcer.v10i1.13705GuoJing,ChenTing,YeQing20261012026-02-04In the new era, the reform of aesthetic education in local colleges and universities is confronted with practical dilemmas such as insufficient integration of regional culture, rigid practice paths, and a single evaluation system. Relying on the abundant intangible cultural heritage (ICH) resources in Western Jiangxi, Yichun University has carried out a two-year curriculum practice through a “four-in-one” teaching reform initiative, which includes integrating resources to optimize courses, innovating practical carriers, building digital platforms, and improving diversified evaluations. Empirical data show that after the reform, students’ course satisfaction rate increased from 63.8% to 92.6%, and the accuracy rate of ICH cognition rose from 11.3% to 76.8%. This practice provides an operable practical model and theoretical support for local colleges and universities to address aesthetic education challenges by leveraging regional ICH resources.

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