Integrating Multimodal Theory in English Vocabulary Pedagogy: Innovations and Insights in Junior High School Education

As the basic building block of language, vocabulary plays an essential role in language learning. It forms the foundation of grammar, sentences and discourse, and it is also the bridge for cross-cultural communication. Through vocabulary teaching, students can achieve effective communication and interaction. Multimodal theory emphasizes the dynamic learning of language, which involves using various senses such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic senses, attempting to stimulate students’ enthusiasm and language proficiency through media like sound, images, and videos. Applying multimodal theory in junior high school English vocabulary teaching can not only develop students’ critical thinking and promote deep learning, but also meet modern needs and enhance core competencies. The author applies multimodal theory into junior high school English vocabulary teaching and employs the APPLE teaching model to analyze teaching case, illustrating the specific operational steps and methods of this theory.