Targeting the development of high-level technical and innovative talents, this study explores a systematic approach to cultivating the technological innovation ability of vocational undergraduate engineering students. Drawing on empirical data from 120 students at three vocational universities in Hainan Province, the research examines how practical teaching, when designed as a continuous core platform, enhances students’ innovation consciousness and engineering competence. The proposed model integrates three interdependent dimensions—engineering quality, innovative consciousness, and innovative thinking—forming a structured pathway for nurturing technological innovation. Results indicate a significant improvement in students’ innovation awareness and project-based problem-solving ability after applying the model. This study contributes theoretical and practical insights into China’s vocational education reform, offering an evidence-based framework for strengthening innovation capability development in technical higher education.

Huimin Han, Yunlong Ma, Liwen Li. Exploring the Path for Cultivating Technological Innovation Ability of Vocational Undergraduate Engineering Students. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 10: 11-17. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2025.071002.

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