Designing Interdisciplinary School-Based Curriculum: Taking Pu’er Tea Culture as an Example
摘要
This paper examines the design and implementation of a school-based curriculum integrating the rich tea culture of Yongping Town, Jinggu County, Yunnan Province, with the goal of promoting sustainable rural education. It addresses the underutilization of local cultural resources in rural education and presents an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to curriculum development. Focusing on the “production, packaging, and sales of Pu’er tea,” the course incorporates knowledge from biology, chemistry, information technology, and art, while emphasizing the significance of local tea culture. Utilizing a project-based learning model, students actively participate in various stages of the tea production process, such as fertilization, leaf picking, and packaging, thereby enhancing both academic and hands-on skills. The curriculum is designed to align with regional educational standards while fostering core competencies, including communication, creativity, and teamwork. This framework aims to serve as a replicable model for rural education, linking local resources with interdisciplinary learning to deepen students’ connection to their community, culture, and environment.