introduction

This article introduces the promotion of comprehensive English practice activities in the "Compulsory Education English Curriculum Standards (2022 Edition)" and points out the problems in the current design of primary school English unit practice activities, such as single goals and forms, lack of authenticity, etc. The article proposes a practical activity design for primary school English units based on project-based learning, aiming to guide students to discover, analyze, and solve problems through real life situations, construct language knowledge, understand thematic meanings, achieve conceptual understanding and transfer, and develop core competencies.

The connotation and characteristics of project-based learning

Explored in depth the definition, core features, and application of project-based learning in primary school English teaching. Project based learning is defined as a systematic teaching method that emphasizes mastering knowledge and skills through exploring real problems and completing project tasks. Its five basic characteristics include centrality, problem driven, constructive investigation, autonomy, and authenticity, which collectively promote students' cognitive development and knowledge mastery in real-life situations. The value of project-based learning lies in simulating real-world challenges and enhancing students' critical thinking and practical abilities. In language learning, project-based learning promotes students' language proficiency and problem-solving abilities by organizing project-based activities, including project preparation, implementation, and reflection stages. Teachers and students jointly determine the project theme, and students deepen their understanding of the theme through independent exploration, enhancing their comprehensive language abilities. The design of project-based learning helps to enhance language learning effectiveness and promote the development of students' core competencies.

Design ideas and cases of unit practice activities based on project-based learning

Introduced the design ideas and case studies of project-based learning based primary school English unit practice activities. Firstly, teachers need to identify core issues related to the theme, construct a driving problem chain, form a practical framework, and ensure teaching effectiveness through continuous evaluation. Taking Unit 2 My Teacher in the first volume of the fifth grade English textbook published by People's Education Press as an example, teachers extract the unit theme "My Wonderful Teachers" by reading the discourse, guiding students to understand the influence of teachers on students from multiple perspectives.

conclusion

Emphasis was placed on the key role of teachers in designing and implementing project-based learning in primary school English unit practice activities, including forming a problem driven inquiry based learning model, guiding students to solve practical problems, deepening their understanding of thematic significance, and promoting the development of core competencies. Teachers need to be fully involved in project design, exploring the integration of unit themes with student life, designing authentic and exploratory activities, developing diverse problem driven tasks, meeting personalized learning needs, and improving learning effectiveness.