The main features of CLIL and the importance of including them in the teaching repertoire. CLIL is an umbrella term that embraces any type of programme where an additional language is used to teach non-linguistic content matter and the essence of CLIL is in integration. In addition, the main objective is to promote both content and language mastery to predefined levels. CLIL methodology has 6 core features and it is very important that teachers include them in the teaching repertoire. One of these features is multiple focus , supporting language and content learning in classes and organizing learning through cross-curricular themes and projects . Another one, is safe and enriching learning environment , involves guiding access to authentic learning materials and building student confidence to experiment with language and content and using classroom learning centres. Authenticity , as a core feature of CLIL, involves using current material from the media and other sources...
How can teachers link language learning and communicative competence with Bloom’s thinking skills? Benjamin Bloom was an educational psychologist and the first to develop a hierarchy of six thinking skills. Since 1956, Bloom’s Taxonomy has served as a guide for teachers to think about how they can design lessons that will help their students to think critically. In addition, Bloom’s Taxonomy has had a tremendous influence in assisting teacher of any subject matter to design instructional activities that cover the six levels of the hierarchy. Teachers can link language learning and communicative competence in a foreign language with Bloom’s thinking skills following their hierarchy of six levels. It’s important to note that each step requires a higher level of thinking and Bloom’s taxonomy can be followed and adapted for every subject and level, even at the elementary level. On the most basic level, knowledge , students have to recall information about a topic and they...
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