defining CLIL
What are can-do statements?
Can-do statements indicate to learners what they are expected to do by the end of a unit,
module or course, e.g. can organise factual information, can describe a process
What are collaborative activities?
any activities where learners are working co-operatively in pairs or groups. For example: Pair or group discussions. Completing shared tasks in a pair or group, e.g. matching, sorting, ranking
What is code-switching?
involves moving between the learners' native language and the additional
language while teaching and learning.
What is Bloom's taxonomy?
a set of three hierarchical models used to classify educational learning objectives into levels of complexity and specificity
Which one of these is not part of the extended 4 C's of CLIL: communication, citizenship, classroom, culture
classroom
Why is communication a fundamental part of CLIL?
Learners are encouraged to produce the language of
the subject orally as well as in writing. Peer
feedback is valued. One of the main CLIL aims is to increase student talking time (STT) and
reduce teacher talking time (TTT)
What is soft CLIL?
In a soft CLIL approach, teaching and learning is focused mainly on language and so is
language-driven. Language learning is the main objective.
What is NOT part of CLIL? EAP - CLI - CBLT
EAP - English for academic purposes
(CLI = Conteng-based language instruction)
(CBLT = Content-based language teaching)
What is enquiry-based learning?
a teaching strategy designed to develop learning by asking questions and solving problems. It involves systematic gathering of evidence through
observation, investigation, analysis and reflection
What is content-compatible language?
non-subject specific language which learners may have learned in their English classes and can be used in CLIL
What is hard CLIL?
In a hard CLIL approach, teaching and learning is focused mainly on the subject and is
therefore content-driven. Subject content is the main objective.
Name two types of learning that are part of CLIL. (e.g. EAA)
EMI, ESP, EAC (ECT)
What is the difference between goals and objectives?
A goal is a broad primary outcome. An objective is a measurable step you take to achieve a
strategy. Goals may not be strictly measurable or tangible, objectives need to be both!
What is content-obligatory language?
Every subject has its own content-obligatory language: Subject specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and functional expressions learners need to learn a subject and communicate
What is scaffolding? Give examples?
a technique in which the teacher provides temporary support for learners to assist them in moving towards new skills, concepts or levels of understanding. CLIL learners
need the language to be carefully scaffolded so that they can express what they know
through English and continue to develop their academic language and skills.