CLIC PRINCIPALS

It refers to teaching different subjects to students through a foreing language.

Its methodology involves knowledge about, Bloom's Taxonomy (HOT), Multiple Intelligence and Constructivism and Scalffolding.

It promotes foreign and minority languages.

Language acquistion is most effective: communicative approach.

Substantive basis for language learning: acquisition of new language structures..

Second language learning is an integral part of social and cognitive development in school settings.

It respects the specificity of language use.

The Culture Dimension

Build intercultural knowledge & understanding

Develop intercultural communication skills

Learn about specific neighboring countries/regions and/or minority groups

Introduce the wider cultural context

The Environment Dimension

Prepare for internationalization (EU)

Access International Certification

Enhance school profile

The Language Dimension

Improve overall target language competence

Develop oral communication skills

Deepen awareness of both mother tongue and target language

Develop plurilingual interests and attitudes

Introduce a target language

The Content Dimension

Offer opportunities to study content through different perspectives

Access subject-specific target language
terminology

Prepare for future studies and/or working life

The Learning Dimension

Complement individual learning strategies

Diversify methods & forms of classroom
practice

Increase learner motivation

COMMUNICATION

Using language to learn - Learning to use language.

CULTURE

Exposure to alternative perspectives and shared understandings.

CONTENT

Progression in knowledge, skills and understanding related to specific elements of a defined curriculum.

COGNITION

Developing thinking skills which link concept formation, understanding and language.