"CLIL (Content and Language
Integrated Learning)" (Cambridge University Press, 2010) was wrritten by Do Coyle, Philip Hood and David Marsh. Drawing on
their experience of CLIL in Secondary schools, Primary schools and English language
schools across Europe, this book gives a comprehensive overview of CLIL. It
summarises the theory which underpins the teaching of a content subject through
another language and discusses its practical application, outlining the key
directions for the development of research and practice. This book acknowledges
the uncertainty many teachers feel about CLIL, because of the requirement for
both language and subject knowledge, while providing theoretical and practical
routes towards successful practice for all. Listen to this interview with David Marsh and you will get a clear insight into CLIL.
CALP in the classroom. Academic vocabulary
Enhancing students’ Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency is a fascinating task though not an easy one. Although it is supposed that students at Secondary Education have been exposed to this type of language for many years, it comes as a surprise that they return written assignments using poor and basic vocabulary. It is time to expand their vocabulary and help them build up appropriate discourse.
This site will help you to expand your students' academic vocabulary using the Academic Word List (AWL). All students need to learn general academic vocabulary, words such as: feature, illustrate, regulate, strategy. By learning this core academic vocabulary, they will improve their comprehension of academic texts. It will also help them to write assignments in an academic style.
Current issues for teenagers on CNN Student News
CNNStudentNews.com is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program for middle and high school students produced by the journalists and educators at CNN. This award-winning show and its companion website are available free of charge throughout the school year.
At CNNStudentNews.com, you'll find a wealth of teacher materials presented free of charge, including Daily Transcripts for each show, Daily Discussion questions, the Media Literacy Question of the Day, downloadable Maps and additional support materials to help students understand the news.
Some suggested teaching strategies:
- After viewing CNN Student News, use the Daily Discussion to help students discuss and understand the stories covered in the program. The questions are designed to promote critical thinking and are written for middle and high school students
- Distribute copies of the Daily Transcript and have students read the stories. Then, have students write their individual responses to that day's Daily Discussion questions or the weekly Newsquiz. This approach can be used to promote reading comprehension as well as in ELL classes.
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