Analysis and prospects of hot topics in the candidate projects for the National Teaching Achievement Award of Double First-Class universities
Objective To understand the current status and key focuses of educational and teaching reforms in "Double First-Class" universities,providing a reference for improving talent cultivation quality. Methods Using software like Excel 2021,ROSTCM6,and NVivo,this study analyzed the candidate list for the 2022 National Teaching Achievement Award for undergraduates from "Double First-Class" universities. A descriptive analysis of the regional distribution,collaboration methods among participating units,and thematic distribution of candidate projects was conducted,along with a keyword frequency analysis to further summarize research hotspots.Results The regional distribution of candidate projects is uneven,with a higher number of awards going to universities in the eastern regions. Collaboration patterns among units reflect a multi-entity but low-cooperation characteristic. Thematic distribution is also uneven,with projects focusing on "Four New" (new engineering,new medical sciences,new agricultural sciences,and new liberal arts) themes being the most common. Gaps exist in research on educational digitization,teaching quality evaluation reform,and teacher education. Hotspots mainly concentrate on cultivation goals and concepts,cultivation processes and paths,and outcomes and evaluation. Current issues with candidate projects include significant disparities in quantity and uneven distribution,lack of collaboration among units,and excessive focus on certain themes. Conclusion Future research should focus on strengthening support for the central and western regions,enhancing the awareness of collaborative education,prioritizing innovation and entrepreneurship education,promoting educational digital transformation,and emphasizing the importance of evaluation mechanisms,all aimed at improving talent cultivation quality.