多所师范高校发力新工科

Group 1 - The core focus of the news is the transformation of teacher training institutions in response to changes in school-age population and the increasing establishment of engineering programs, particularly in artificial intelligence [2][3] - Anhui Normal University has established three new engineering colleges, including an Artificial Intelligence College, to foster interdisciplinary talent and enhance collaboration with industry, specifically with Chery Holding Group [2] - The establishment of new engineering colleges aims to address the mismatch between teacher training and national strategic needs, promoting a dual focus on teacher education and engineering disciplines [2] Group 2 - Recent data indicates a significant reduction in the number of teachers in kindergartens and primary schools, with a total decrease of 451,600 teachers projected for 2023 and 2024 [4] - The decline in preschool education teachers is notable, with a drop from 3,244,200 in 2022 to 2,831,900 in 2024, representing a 12.7% decrease over two years [5] - Institutions like Hengyang Normal University and Hunan Preschool Normal College are adapting by establishing new departments and programs to align with advanced manufacturing needs and to create a comprehensive talent cultivation system [5]