The General Education Department
The Department of General Education delivers foundational curricula in mathematics, information technology, and physical education while overseeing campus sports programming and facilities. Staffed by 20+ distinguished faculty, including award-winning instructors and research-active scholars, we advance pedagogical innovation through three core commitments: teaching excellence with evidence-based instruction across core disciplines, curriculum leadership with development of 12+ nationally adopted textbooks, and applied research with 100+ peer-reviewed publications (including SCI-indexed research). Our impact extends beyond the classroom through championship titles in municipal sports competitions and top placements in national academic modeling contests.
What's Happening...
Information Technology Club Hosts Smartphone Photography Workshop for Local Seniors
On April 18, the Information Technology Club hosted a hands-on workshop at Jiading Industrial Zone Party-Mass Service Center, teaching local seniors how to use smartphone cameras with confidence. Led by faculty advisor Xu Yuping and student volunteers, the event combined practical instruction with warm community engagement—helping elderly participants capture everyday beauty through the lens of technology.
Our Yoga Team Triumphs at the 2025 National Competition in Tangshan!
From May 23-26, the SCST Yoga Team made its historic debut at the 2025 National Fitness Yoga Open in Nanjing, achieving remarkable success with 12 honors including a national third-place finish in the College Group Prop Routine. Comprising eight first-year students selected from the university's yoga elective program, the team demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication - a testament to the success of our institution's innovative, interest-based physical education reforms.
Congratulations to Our Newly Certified Basketball Referees!
Recently, 24 new basketball referees from our school completed their certification training—8 achieving Level 2 and 16 earning Level 3 credentials. This marks a significant step in our efforts to develop qualified officiating talent and contribute to the professionalization of campus basketball events. The program covered rules, signals, game management, and real-match simulations, equipping participants with both technical skills and professional ethics essential for fair play.
Departments
Physical Education Teaching and Research
The Physical Education Teaching and Research Section at SCST provides PE instruction to all 78 classes across the campus. With a team of 3 full-time teachers and 10 part-time instructors, the section offers a wide range of sports education using adapted Shanghai University teaching materials. It supports five student sports clubs (basketball, badminton, table tennis, street dance, and taekwondo) and has formed competitive teams that have achieved excellent results in district and city-level events. The section plays a key role in promoting student fitness, sportsmanship, and community engagement through both instruction and extracurricular activities.
Computer Fundamentals Teaching and Research
This office provides foundational computer education for students of all majors, staffed by full-time and part-time instructors from leading universities. It offers Computer Fundamentals A and B courses, prepares students for the Shanghai Computer Certification Exam (Level 1), and focuses on developing practical skills in office software, multimedia, and web design. A 2014 teaching reform switched to full lab-based instruction, significantly improving learning outcomes and exam pass rates.
Mathematics Teaching and Research
The Mathematics Teaching and Research Office offers core math courses like Advanced Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, and trains students for national math competitions. The team includes experienced faculty focused on building students’ foundational knowledge and problem-solving skills. They’ve published research, led teaching reforms, and earned multiple awards in national and regional contests.
Flagship Course
Leadership
Wu Donghua
Director of the General Education Department
Professor
Professor Wu Donghua is a distinguished educator and researcher with expertise in analytic number theory, convex geometry, global optimization, and economic informatics. A former professor at Shanghai University, he has published over 80 academic papers and 12 books. He has received numerous honors, including the Baosteel National Excellent Teacher Award and the Shanghai University Distinguished Teaching Award. Professor Wu currently leads the General Education Department at Shanghai Vocational College of Science and Technology, where he continues to mentor students and drive innovation in mathematics education.
Sunshine PE Program
ERP Sand Table Society
July 29, 2025
Modern Logistics Society
July 29, 2025
Debating Society
July 29, 2025