Research on the Application of the Museum Construction Model in Cultural Course Teaching for International Students

Abstract

Constructivism emphasizes that learners build their understanding of things in their own way with the help of others. The educational function of museums can fully utilize resources such as historical artifacts, ecological scene displays, multimedia technologies, etc., to provide authentic learning environments for visitors. The combination of both creates a museum construction model, which effectively helps learners engage in self-exploratory learning. Cultural courses for international students face challenges such as difficult technical terms, lack of concrete visual aids, and complex language styles. Applying the museum construction model to these courses helps international students better understand and experience Chinese culture, fosters their interest in learning Chinese, and reduces cross-cultural communication barriers. Different cultural exhibitions can introduce rich cultural teaching innovations, such as situational methods, exploratory discovery, problem-based learning, group research, and cooperative learning. This paper, based on the “Reference Framework,” takes the Shaanxi History Museum as an example to demonstrate the innovation and application of the museum construction model in cultural course teaching for international students.