Unit 3: CLIL Principles
Essential elements
Etc.
Fluency VS Accuracy
Repetition
Speking slowly
Silent period
Definition
Teaching THROUGH a foreign language (Marsh, David, 1994)
Content and Language Integrated Learning
Example: Social Sciences English Integrated Learning
Why CLIL?
Specificity of language use: respected
Second Language Learning: part of school settings
Acquisition of new language structures
Communicative approach
Tool to promote languages
The 4 Cs
CULTURE
Exposure to alternative perspectives and share understandings
Wider cultural context
Specific neighbouring countries, regions or minority groups
Intercultural communication skills
Intercultural knowledge and undertanding
COGNITION
Thinking skills: concept formation, understanding, language
Learner motivation
Methods and forms of classroom practice
Individual learning styles
COMMUNICATION
Interest in further study of a target language
Plurilingual interests and attitudes
Language-sensitive curriculum
Language in real life situations
4 SKILLS
SPEAKING
LISTENING
WRITING
READING
Learning to use lenguage...
... whilst learning to use lenguage
CONTENT
Specific elements of a defined curriculum
Preparing for the future (studies and work)
Accessing lenguage terminology
Through different perspectives
Research foundations
Reading is essential
Fluency in English by using English
Errors are natural
Language: a means, not an end
Creating, discovering and constructing meanings
Acquisition: cyclical process, not linear
5-7 years to be proficient in English
However...
... MULTILINGUALISM is the added value
... the major concern is EDUCATION