Research on the Evaluation Mechanism of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Educational Tourism in Junior High School English Curriculum

In the process of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) preservation, educational practices, particularly educational tourism, have become a significant educational approach. This study aims to explore the relationship between English language proficiency and ICH educational tourism, specifically focusing on the methods used in ICH educational practices that contribute to fostering students' core English language competencies. Using questionnaires and in-depth interviews, as well as statistical software like SPSS and AMOS, a multi-dimensional evaluation model for junior high school English core competencies was constructed. The study analyzes the existing problems in the evaluation mechanism and proposes optimization strategies. The results indicate that ICH educational tourism has a synergistic effect in enhancing junior high school students' core English competencies. Significant positive correlations exist between the dimensions of English language proficiency, with the strongest correlation found between cultural awareness and learning ability. ICH educational tourism practices have significantly enhanced students' language ability, cultural awareness, thinking quality, and learning ability. Improving the evaluation mechanism for English core competencies not only contributes to the enhancement of educational tourism quality but also promotes the preservation and transmission of ICH.