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.

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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.

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

Promoting the Spirit of Sports: Together We Host a Grand Athletic Event

The Department of General Education held a planning meeting to prepare for SCST’s 2024 Autumn Sports Day. Faculty discussed event schedules, safety measures, and ways to engage both students and staff. With contributions from experienced and young teachers, the event promises a vibrant and inclusive celebration of fitness, teamwork, and school spirit.