Research on the Practical Education System of the Second Classroom for Business Talents in the Artificial Intelligence Era

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202615107

Author(s)

Zhongying Yang1, Jianke Yan2,*

Affiliation(s)

1School of Business, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China 2Security Department, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Against the backdrop of artificial intelligence (AI) technology reshaping the business ecosystem, higher education in business faces severe challenges of accelerated knowledge iteration and transformed skill demands. From the perspective of the second classroom, this paper, based on John Dewey’s "Learning by Doing" theory, situated learning theory, and the experiential learning cycle theory, explores the construction of a practical education system that synergizes with the core educational mission of the first classroom and aims to cultivate the core competitiveness of business talents in the AI era. The study proposes the practical education philosophy of "industry leadership, multi-dimensional collaboration, and closed-loop empowerment," constructs a multi-dimensional education matrix integrating "industry, university, research, competition, and innovation," and designs a logically hierarchical and interconnected framework. This paper systematically elaborates on the theoretical foundation, core elements, implementation paths, and guarantee mechanisms of the education system, aiming to provide theoretical reference and practical framework for the reform of business education in the AI era.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence; Business Talents; Practical Education; The Second Classroom; Integration of Industry, University

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