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What is one primary aim of CLIL in the classroom?
What is one primary aim of CLIL in the classroom?
- To focus solely on language learning
- To prioritize grammar over subject knowledge
- To introduce learners to new concepts in a nonnative language (correct)
- To decrease students' vocabulary in the target language
Which of the following is a typical outcome for learners who start CLIL in primary schools?
Which of the following is a typical outcome for learners who start CLIL in primary schools?
- Less confidence in the target language
- A more extensive and varied vocabulary (correct)
- Lower sensitivity to vocabulary in the L1
- Diminished performance in curricular subjects
How does CLIL affect learners' cognitive activity during the learning process?
How does CLIL affect learners' cognitive activity during the learning process?
- It makes learners more cognitively active (correct)
- It decreases cognitive activity
- Cognitive activity is only enhanced in L1 learning
- It has no effect on cognitive processes
What benefit does CLIL provide regarding learners' confidence?
What benefit does CLIL provide regarding learners' confidence?
What is a major focus of classroom materials in CLIL?
What is a major focus of classroom materials in CLIL?
In secondary schools, how does CLIL typically impact language proficiency?
In secondary schools, how does CLIL typically impact language proficiency?
Which of the following does NOT reflect the aims of CLIL?
Which of the following does NOT reflect the aims of CLIL?
How do CLIL participants typically compare to learners in traditional English classes?
How do CLIL participants typically compare to learners in traditional English classes?
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Study Notes
Objectives of CLIL
- Introduces new concepts through the curriculum delivered in a nonnative language.
- Enhances language production related to curricular subjects.
- Aims to improve overall performance in both the curricular subjects and the target language.
- Increases learners' confidence in using the target language as well as their first language (L1).
- Provides materials designed to develop critical thinking skills from the outset.
- Promotes stronger connections with community values and citizenship.
- Positions the curricular subject as the primary focus of classroom resources.
Research Findings on CLIL Effectiveness
- Primary school learners engaging in CLIL show increased confidence in both the target language and their L1 by the end of their education.
- These learners demonstrate greater sensitivity to vocabulary and concepts in both languages compared to peers in English Language Teaching (ELT) classes.
- Students involved in CLIL develop a more extensive and varied vocabulary over time.
- CLIL participants typically achieve higher levels of English proficiency than those studying in traditional ELT courses.
Secondary School Outcomes
- In secondary education, CLIL is associated with improved language proficiency, including the L1.
- Learners generally maintain comparable subject knowledge to that acquired through instruction in their L1.
- Brain research indicates higher cognitive engagement among learners in a CLIL context.
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