The General Education Department

The Department of General Education is responsible for teaching core public courses such as mathematics, information technology, and physical education, while also managing campus sports activities and facilities. With a team of over 20 highly qualified faculty members—including award-winning educators and experienced researchers—the department is committed to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and academic research. It has published numerous textbooks, produced over 100 academic papers (including SCI-indexed ones), and achieved strong results in national modeling competitions and city-level sports events.

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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

The office delivers foundational computer education for all majors, with a team of full-time and part-time instructors from top universities. It offers Computer Fundamentals A and B courses, supports students in passing the Shanghai Computer Proficiency Test (Level 1), and emphasizes hands-on skills in office software, multimedia, and web design. A 2014 teaching reform introduced fully lab-based instruction, greatly improving learning outcomes and test 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.