WHAT'S CLIL?
DEFINITION
Content and Languaje Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a dual-focused educational approach in which an additional language is used for the learning and teaching of both content and language. That is, in the teaching and learning process, there is a focus not only on content, and not only on language Each is interwoven, even if the emphasis is greater on one or the other at a given time. Coyle / Hood / Marsh (2010:1)
5 Dimensions
1ª The Culture Dimension
2ª The Environment Dimension
3ª The Language Dimension
4ª The Content Dimension
5ª The Learning Dimension
Theories support CLIL
Howard Gardner's. Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Bloom's Taxonomy
The Natural Approach (Krashen)
Subtema
Working with CLIL
1. TOPIC SELECTION
2. CHOICE OF MEDIA
-Study skills +
- Input-Scaffolding
3. TASK - Design
- Cognition + Communication
- Output-Scaffolding
4. CLIL-WORKOUT
SCAFFOLDING:
Is a temporary structure used to help learners act more skilled than they really are.
Linguistic scaffolding includes:
- Specialized vocabulary
- Key L2 language structures and grammatical features
- Information on subject-specific text type conventions and structural features
How to teach good CLIL?
- Is context- embedded
- Is content-driven (rather than content-based9
- Has clearly defined learning outcomes for BOTH content and language.
- Makes creative use of language as learning tool (linguistic scaffolding)
- Connects learners to language use for different purposes at different times.
- Develops linguistic confidence and competence and promotes spontaneity
- Is localised and carefully adapted to fit specific context
- Is motivating for both teachers and learners
CONTENT
Progression in knowledge, skills and understanding related to specific elements of a defined curriculum.
COMMUNICATION
Using language to learn - whilst learning to use language.
CULTURE
Exposure to alternative perspectives and shared understandings
COGNITION
Developing thinking skills which link concept formation, understanding and language
Language of learning
Language for learning
Languaje through learning