The Professional Teachers Competency for Animation Teachers in Universities under Liaoning Province

Abstract

           With the rapid development of higher education in China, the requirements for professional teachers competency are also increasing. As one of the important bases of animation education in China, how to improve the professional teachers competency of animation teachers has become an urgent problem to be solved. This research aims to determine the components and indicators of the professional teachers competency of animation teachers in Liaoning Province, and put forward corresponding implementation guidelines to provide scientific basis and practical guidance for improving the professional teachers competency of animation teachers.
           The objectives of this research were: (1) to determine the components and indicators of professional teachers competency for animation teachers in universities under Liaoning Province; and (2)to propose the implementation guidelines for professional teachers competency animation teachers in universities under Liaoning Province.
          The research was a mix research including documentary research and qualitative research. Collect data from the literature and used the literature statistical tables. Through the method of literature analysis, Summarize the information the literature statistical table，and then used the semi-structured interview form (SSI). After the content analysis of the reviewed literature, 9 key informants or education experts were selected from 19 universities with animation teachers in Liaoning Province for semi-structured interview.Use the focus group discussion form to record key information during the focus group discussion. Through discussion with 9 key informants, experiences and views of key informants could be gathered. Finally, the content was sorted out, and the result that was to develop implementation guidelines for the professional competency of animation teachers in universities under Liaoning Province.
          The research results revealed that: (1) there were 4 components and 15 indicators of professional teachers competency for animation teachers in universities under Liaoning Province, which consisted of Professional Knowledge, Specialized Skill, Professional Ethics and Personal Traits;and (2) the implementation guidelines for professional teachers competency animation teachers in universities under Liaoning Province consisted of 15 guidelines.
         The results show that the professional teachers competency for animation teachers in universities under Liaoning Province can be divided into four components containing 15 indicators. These four components are: professional knowledge, specialized skill, professional ethics and personal traits. In addition, the research also put forward 15 implementation guidelines to guide the development and improvement of the professional teachers competency of animation teachers in universities in Liaoning Province. These implementation guidelines will provide a systematic path for the training and training of animation teachers, help to improve the overall quality of education, and meet the needs of the animation industry for high-quality talents.