introduction

The newly revised "Compulsory Education Curriculum Plan (2022 Edition)" emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary thematic learning, clarifies the requirement of no less than 10% of class hours, and points out the key role of interdisciplinary thematic learning in improving the quality of talent cultivation and students' comprehensive quality. At the same time, the specific guidance for English teachers to carry out interdisciplinary thematic learning in the "Compulsory Education English Curriculum Standards (2022 Edition)" was introduced, emphasizing its importance in cultivating students' core literacy and interdisciplinary literacy, and pointing out that solving key problems at the practical level is crucial for frontline English teachers.

Definition of Interdisciplinary Theme Learning in English

Interdisciplinary thematic learning is a teaching philosophy that combines knowledge, methods, and concepts from multiple disciplines, with a theme centered approach to instructional design. It emphasizes the connection between disciplinary knowledge and extends this connection to social life, by integrating students' knowledge and experience, stimulating learning interest, and guiding students to solve complex problems. In English teaching, interdisciplinary thematic learning is based on English curriculum content, integrating knowledge from other disciplines and promoting the overall development of students' core competencies.

Design Path for Interdisciplinary Theme Learning in English

Three design paths for English interdisciplinary theme learning activities based on textbooks were introduced: 1) designing interdisciplinary learning activities that connect various discourse contents with unit themes as the guiding principle; 2) After unit learning, design real-life tasks based on the unit theme and guide students to apply what they have learned comprehensively to solve problems; 3) Create interdisciplinary themed learning activities that are in line with students' learning situations, supplement learning materials, and help students construct new knowledge. The case adopts the third path, which has higher requirements for teachers and students.

The significance of conducting interdisciplinary thematic learning in the field of English

Emphasis was placed on the importance and necessity of conducting interdisciplinary thematic learning in English teaching. Firstly, it points out that English courses have both instrumental and humanistic qualities, which help students understand different cultures, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and develop correct worldviews and values. However, there are difficulties in achieving the organic integration of instrumental and humanistic aspects in teaching practice. Secondly, the chapter discusses how interdisciplinary thematic learning can guide students to transform from passive recipients to active participants in classroom practice, developing their thinking abilities through practice and exploration. Finally, the chapter emphasizes the role of interdisciplinary thematic learning in promoting the transformation of English teaching methods, including shifting the focus of teaching from language knowledge learning to core literacy cultivation, as well as promoting the transformation of teacher education concepts and the improvement of curriculum development capabilities.

Solution to Key Issues in Interdisciplinary English Theme Learning

In depth exploration of the challenges and solutions encountered in teaching practice of interdisciplinary thematic learning in English. Firstly, in response to the mismatch between students' language ability and cognitive level, it is recommended that teachers design appropriate learning scaffolds to reduce cognitive requirements and narrow the gap. Secondly, the importance of integrating language learning with interdisciplinary knowledge learning was emphasized. Teachers should guide students to engage in interdisciplinary learning on the basis of mastering English knowledge, and help them solve problems using language through selecting materials and designing activities. Thirdly, it discussed how to make English interdisciplinary thematic learning based on real situations. Teachers need to choose themes of real problems to stimulate students' exploration motivation. In addition, to address the issue of insufficient class hours, it is recommended that teachers allocate learning tasks both inside and outside of class reasonably, and establish an evaluation and feedback mechanism. Finally, it is pointed out that interdisciplinary thematic learning poses higher requirements for English teachers. Teachers need to change their teaching concepts, improve their professional competence, collaborate with teachers from other disciplines, and jointly develop interdisciplinary thematic learning cases.

Teaching Cases of Interdisciplinary Theme Learning in English*

Through the ninth grade teaching case of "Winter Solstice Cultural and Creative Product Design and Copywriting", this paper explores the significance and key issues of conducting interdisciplinary theme learning in English teaching. In the case, the teacher found that students had insufficient understanding of the customs, historical knowledge, and cultural connotations of the Winter Solstice. Therefore, an interdisciplinary themed learning activity was designed to combine real-life situations, allowing students to observe the geographical features of the Winter Solstice, experience customs, explore historical culture, and creatively present Chinese Winter Solstice elements to the world.

conclusion

It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary thematic learning in English teaching, aiming to help teachers realize the educational value of the English subject. The article explores the concept, importance, and design methods of interdisciplinary learning, and points out key issues in the implementation process. Through case analysis, the article aims to promote teachers to integrate core English literacy into the classroom, while encouraging them to continuously improve their teaching methods in practice to enhance their teaching abilities and the quality of foreign language education.