CLIL Education Overview

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

It enhances confidence in both the target language and L1 Signup and view all the answers

What is a major focus of classroom materials in CLIL?

Making the curricular subject the main focus Signup and view all the answers

In secondary schools, how does CLIL typically impact language proficiency?

Results in better language proficiency compared to traditional methods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT reflect the aims of CLIL?

Prepare students for standardized tests only Signup and view all the answers

How do CLIL participants typically compare to learners in traditional English classes?

They have better performance and confidence in both languages Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

This quiz explores the objectives of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), focusing on how it enhances language learning through curricular subjects. It aims to foster new concept acquisition, language production improvements, and confidence in both the target language and the mother tongue. Engage with the key principles that underpin CLIL and its impact on educational outcomes.