Abstract

In the context of vocational education undergoing a strong shift toward a competency-based approach, the subject of Political Education in vocational colleges is facing the requirement to comprehensively innovate its objectives, content, and teaching methods. This article clarifies the theoretical foundations of the competency-based approach in vocational education; analyzes the current state of teaching Political Education in vocational colleges under conditions of limited instructional time; and, on that basis, proposes orientations for innovating teaching methods toward the development of occupational civic competencies for students. The proposed solutions focus on developing competency-based learning outcomes, designing content closely linked to occupational practice, applying active teaching methods, and innovating competency-oriented assessment. The research findings contribute to reaffirming the role of Political Education in shaping students’ attitudes toward life, work discipline, and civic responsibility in vocational colleges in the current period.