Enhancing EFL Learners' Native Cultural Awareness via Project-Based Learning

Autor/inn/en	Zhang, Danyang; Wu, Junjie Gavin
Titel	Enhancing EFL Learners' Native Cultural Awareness via Project-Based Learning
Quelle	In: TESL-EJ, 27 (2023) 1, (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Zhang, Danyang) ORCID (Wu, Junjie Gavin)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Cultural Awareness; Teaching Methods; Student Projects; Active Learning; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Language Teachers; Cultural Background; Native Speakers; Student Characteristics; Instructional Design; Foreign Countries; Majors (Students); Undergraduate Students; MOOCs; Asian Culture; Music; Food; Game Based Learning; Computer Software; Computer Mediated Communication; Handicrafts; Written Language; Tourism; Technology; Architecture; Social Media; Multimedia Instruction; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Schulprojekt; Aktives Lernen; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Muttersprachler; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Ausland; Musik; Lebensmittel; Computerkonferenz; Handwerk; Geschriebene Sprache; Tourismus; Technologie; Architektur; Soziale Medien; Multimediales Lernen
Abstract	English language education nowadays is not merely about the instruction and acquisition of linguistic knowledge and skills. Instead, it has progressed to the real-life applications of the target language, which further requires a mastery of cultural knowledge and skills. In terms of culture, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, compared to native speakers of English, own their unique native culture. Yet, since language teachers tend to focus on the delivery of English cultural knowledge, EFL learners' native culture is sometimes shadowed in the mainstream English classrooms worldwide. To this end, this exploratory paper aims to advocate attention to the importance of EFL learners' native culture awareness and share some practical teaching and learning experiences in an English course called "Multimedia and Foreign Language Learning." The paper outlines the pedagogical design of the course in China, providing classroom examples and practical suggestions to course designers, educators and instructors. We expect to give insights into integrating native culture into foreign language education in university settings. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	TESL-EJ. e-mail: editor@tesl-ej.org; Web site: http://tesl-ej.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01