A Study on Current Situation and Teaching Strategies of Integrating Chinese Culture into Junior Middle School English Teaching Practice

Abstract

The newly issued English Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022 edition) proposes English curriculum of compulsory education embodies the unity of instrumentality and humanism, and has basic, practical and comprehensive characteristics. As the cultivation of students’ humanistic literacy takes precedence in today’s compulsory English education, it is crucial to not only nurture their linguistic proficiency but also to foster their cultural awareness, attitudes, and understandings. This study aims to investigate the current situation of integrating Chinese culture into junior middle school English teaching and put forward corresponding strategies using a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods. By analyzing the survey data of a junior middle school students in Jilin Province on the current situation of integrating Chinese culture into English classes, this paper explores the following four strategies: (1) Rekindle Students’ Enthusiasm. (2) Reformulate School-based Materials and Curriculum. (3) Refine Pedagogical Approaches. (4) Engage in Extra-curricular Activities. The findings of this study not only inspire English teachers seeking to enhance their strategies in integrating Chinese culture, but also offer valuable insights for contemporary researchers in the field of foreign language education.