A Survey on Cultural Infiltration in High School English Teaching Under the Background of New English Curriculum Standards

Under the backdrop of the newly published New English Curriculum Standards of 2022 (NECS 2022), English teachers must clarify that English teaching encompasses not only language knowledge but also the integration of cultural knowledge.Through interviews with four English teachers from different high schools, this study reveals that while high school English teachers show an increased awareness of cultural integration, the actual imparting of cultural knowledge in teaching remains superficial.The dissemination of cultural knowledge by teachers is fragmented and lacks systematic organization.Nearly all high school English teachers have a basic understanding of "cultural knowledge."Teachers' understanding of "cultural knowledge" has evidently become more precise and in-depth compared to earlier studies, although it is still inadequate.Secondly, the teachers outlined the advantages of learning about different cultures for students' exams and skill development, demonstrating that they recognize the value of cultural understanding in teaching English.In addition, teachers also need to enhance their cultural literacy and meet specific requirements related to it.Therefore, from the perspective of teachers, the frequency and impact of cultural integration by teachers in high school English teaching have been enhanced.However, further research is needed to understand the specific reception effect on students.