This study investigates the integration of sustainability principles into educational curricula, focusing on the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Through a mixed-methods approach, the research identifies key institutional barriers, including outdated policies, insufficient teacher training, and limited resources. These barriers hinder the effective incorporation of sustainable development principles into education. The study reveals that while some educational systems struggle to adopt sustainability, examples from progressive institutions show that integrating these principles enhances student awareness and equips them with skills essential for sustainable development. The findings suggest that substantial changes are needed in existing educational frameworks to better support sustainability in curricula. Recommendations for future research include conducting longitudinal studies to assess the long-term impact of curriculum changes on sustainability outcomes and exploring the role of technology in advancing sustainable education. Policy recommendations emphasize the need for advocacy and the implementation of actionable strategies, such as industry collaborations for pilot projects and real-world applications. Furthermore, institutional support for teacher professional development is crucial, with structured programs that combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills in sustainability. Enhancing partnerships between educational institutions and industries, including co-designed curriculum modules and internship opportunities, is also essential for aligning education with the Sustainable Development Goals. This study highlights the importance of transforming educational practices to better address the challenges of sustainable infrastructure development, ultimately preparing students to contribute to a more sustainable future.

The education of Chinese language and culture in the teaching of college Chinese can achieve the goal of cultural education and allow students to improve their thinking in the context of cultural learning. Chinese language and culture education in colleges and universities provides new requirements and new goals for college personnel training. In the whole teaching process, it is necessary to pay attention to the cultivation of students’ values and help students establish a correct humanistic spirit. This paper analyzes the value of Chinese language and culture education in colleges and universities, and discusses the teaching reform of “college Chinese” course “based on Chinese language and culture”.

Innovation can be applied in every aspect of life. Similarly, innovation can support the implementation of an accountable education system and support regional competitiveness. Innovation is easy to echo, but difficult to implement. Especially with regard to the Education curriculum which is based on many teaching norms. For this reason, the independent curriculum is a bridge for students and teachers in pouring their innovative ideas through projects that link and match with the world of Education. The problem is that not all schools in Boyolali Regency dare to experiment. There are only 20 schools that seem to be making innovations from the total number of schools as many as ± 400 school units. Qualitative descriptive study method with analysis through problem trees. The result of the study is that an innovation model will be created three concepts, namely Training model, professional Development and Capability Development using problem-based learning methods, project-based learning and discovery learning.

Vocational colleges should not only cultivate highly skilled talents, but also improve the comprehensive quality of students. The cultivation of students' comprehensive qualities cannot be separated from the efforts of schools, counselors, and every course teacher. Vocational education is different from undergraduate education, and finding a teaching model suitable for students in vocational colleges is particularly important. The integrated teaching model proposed in this article integrates theory and practice, and the entire teaching process is integrated into curriculum ideological and political education. In order to ensure teaching effectiveness, teachers participate and supervise the entire process, aiming to cultivate students' ability to unite and assist, solve problems, and express language skills, self-learning abilities, etc., so that students can truly become a comprehensive and high-quality talent.