Modern Social Science Research

This study explores the application of the integration of technology support and industry-university collaboration in the professional development of Business English teachers, using a university in Shandong Province as a case study. Employing qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and teaching material analysis, this study examines the impact of this model on improving teachers’ teaching capabilities, fostering curriculum innovation, and enhancing the efficiency of industry-university collaboration. The findings indicate that the application of AI translation tools and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) systems significantly enhances teaching efficiency and innovation, enabling teachers to design curriculum content more aligned with industry needs. Meanwhile, the involvement of industry mentors in the collaborative model provides authentic industry cases and practical resources, strengthening the curriculum’s practicality and industry relevance, and substantially improving the cultivation of teachers’ “dual-competency” skills. This study summarizes the practical experiences of this model, providing theoretical support and practical insights for Business English teacher development, the application of educational technology, and the integration of industry-university resources. It also offers new perspectives for higher education reform.

Technology support; Industry-university collaboration; Business English teachers; Teacher professional development