An Investigation on English Teaching Methods in Junior High School Based on Project-based Learning

Abstract

Project-based teaching is a student-centered teaching method that conducts project exploration around real problems. It emphasizes both learning outcomes and processes, advocates cooperative learning and diversified evaluation, and aims to cultivate students’ problem-solving abilities and core competencies. This study explores English teaching methods in junior high school based on project-based learning. It details an English class adopting this approach, focusing on student participation and teacher-student interaction. A comprehensive evaluation of the case is made considering teaching objectives, content, student engagement, and effectiveness. It shows that project-based learning can enhance students’ comprehensive English abilities, arouse learning enthusiasm, and cultivate collaborative and problem-solving skills. However, there are issues like insufficient teaching resources and poor time management. Suggestions are provided to promote the wider and more effective application of project-based learning in junior high school English teaching, thus improving the overall English teaching efficiency.