CLIL

What is CLIL?

CLIL basically stands for Content and Language Integrated learning i.e. learning a subject / part of a subject in a foreign language.

Teachers discuss the difficulties SS could have when learning in a foreign language. Discuss accordingly, highlighting the fact that

They will come across many difficult lexical items

Will have difficulty following the details of what is being taught

Will find difficulty in expressing themselves appropriately

How does CLIL cater for these difficulties?

CLIL facilitates the learning process as :

Activities are scafolded

Information is given in smaller chunks

There is a multisensory approach ( use of sight, sound, movement and touch to help SS connect language to words)

Language support is provided

Explain the 5 c's -

CLIL Overview

Is cognitively more challenging, thus develops their critical thinking and equips them with more skills .

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Organise a name poster

Think Math corner - What's the question? They got 3 each

Who am I - famous personalities - Provide a name - SS list fact & vice versa

What am I - clues

Where am I - place, continent

Inventory time - give room - SS list things in it

Independent research - provide topics, graphic organisers

Enrichment activities - crosswords, number games, word games

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