JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i7.11287ArticleConstructing a Practice-Oriented “Community Social Work” Curriculum in China: A Model for Application-Oriented Talent Cultivationhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/7/10.26689/jcer.v9i7.11287LiSiyu,WangZhi2025972025-07-25This paper explores the construction of the “Community Social Work” curriculum in the context of China’s socio-political and cultural environment. Rooted in the principles of socialist community governance and application-oriented education. This course responds to the growing national emphasis on grassroots social services and community capacity building. Drawing from a decade of iterative reforms and field collaborations, the course integrates project-based learning, school-agency cooperation, and ideological-political education. This model aligns higher education with local development needs and provides a replicable framework for professional training in social work. The paper also discusses the impact on students and communities, with data illustrating the course’s effectiveness.

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