Research on International Chinese Culture Education Based on Project-Based Learning

Language and culture teaching, as two main aspects of international Chinese teaching, are interdependent and influence each other. Cultural teaching helps improve learners' communication skills, and provides avenues to understand Chinese culture. Therefore, cultural teaching is an important part of international Chinese teaching. The Framework of Reference for Chinese Culture and Society in International Chinese Language Education puts forward higher standards and requirements for international Chinese culture education. In the context of the development of digital education, this action study reported a project -based learning (PBL) activity in order to meet the international Chinese education standards in the new era. The study found that PBL activities improved learning motivation and autonomy and achieved learning goals in multiple dimensions such as cultural knowledge, cultural understanding, cross-cultural awareness, and cultural attitudes. Meanwhile, learners' expectations for digital teaching materials are embodied in three aspects: graphic expression, content expansion and learning support. Finally, this study proposed a project-based learning framework in international Chinese culture education.