The relaxation of China's three-child policy and the elderly population have greatly heightened the demand for home economics services, thereby intensifying the scarcity of professional caregivers. To alleviate this problem, higher education institutions have been given the important mission of training high-quality professionals. This study examines the challenges of establishing effective home economics teaching teams in Chinese vocational institutions. Within the framework of industry-education integration, this study explores the barriers to the formation of effective home economics teaching teams in Chinese vocational institutions from three viewpoints: teacher professionalism, educational philosophy, and team structure. It also suggests solutions that involve the integration of industry and education, including the enhancement of professional skills, the modification of teaching methodologies, the reconfiguration of the teaching staff, and the augmentation of instructors' competence and self-assurance. This study provides valuable insights for educational policymakers and institutional leaders to help them align talent development with the evolving needs of China's home economics service industry.
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