Application of project-based learning in Medical English teaching

Objective: To explore the teaching model of project-based learning( PBL) in Medical English teaching so as to improve the classroom teaching effects. Methods: Based on the theory of PBL,this paper put forwards seven steps including setting goals,classroom instruction,designing project,selecting project,implementing project; presenting achievements and evaluating project to implement PBL in Medical English teaching. Results: The teaching quality of Medical English was improved and the student-centeredinstructional model was achieved by understanding the connotation and the implementing steps of PBL. Conclusions: The teaching model of PBL plays a positive role in consolidating language proficiency of medical students,improving their research competence and developing their emotion accomplishment.