Unit 3: CLIL Principles

... the major concern is EDUCATION

... MULTILINGUALISM is the added value

5-7 years to be proficient in English

Acquisition: cyclical process, not linear

Creating, discovering and constructing meanings

Language: a means, not an end

Errors are natural

Fluency in English by using English

Reading is essential

CONTENT

Specific elements of a defined curriculum

Through different perspectives

Accessing lenguage terminology

Preparing for the future (studies and work)

COMMUNICATION

Learning to use lenguage...

... whilst learning to use lenguage

4 SKILLS

READING

WRITING

LISTENING

SPEAKING

Language in real life situations

Language-sensitive curriculum

Plurilingual interests and attitudes

Interest in further study of a target language

COGNITION

Thinking skills: concept formation, understanding, language

Individual learning styles

Methods and forms of classroom practice

Learner motivation

CULTURE

Exposure to alternative perspectives and share understandings

Intercultural knowledge and undertanding

Intercultural communication skills

Specific neighbouring countries, regions or minority groups

Wider cultural context

Tool to promote languages

Communicative approach

Acquisition of new language structures

Second Language Learning: part of school settings

Specificity of language use: respected

Content and Language Integrated Learning

Example: Social Sciences English Integrated Learning

Teaching THROUGH a foreign language (Marsh, David, 1994)

Silent period

Speking slowly

Communicative approach

Repetition

Fluency VS Accuracy

Etc.