Modern teaching methods and approaches

Content-Based Instruction (CBI)

Teaches through English

Learners become autonomous

Better reflects learners’ needs for learning a second language

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

Involves teaching content through a second or foreign language

Learners become familiar with language features

Achieves individual, educational, social and intercultural goals for language learning

E.g. During class, the only language used is English

E.g. Subjects unrelated to English will be used in language classes

E.g. Acquiring skills equipping learners for further study

E.g. Learners acquire language together with content

Uses group work and team building techniques

E.g. Gamification in classrooms results in an interactive way of learning

E.g. Acquires skills through a process of inquiry (research) and means for problem solving.

E.g. Learning English becomes a topic based on the context of the country of origin of the learner, and their goals/aspirations for the language

Teachers modify the language they use in teaching content through a second language

E.g. Practical and authentic language scenarios such as vocational settings

Bibliography

Rainier, Maria. (2010). Teaching CLIL: Classroom Benefits [blog post]. Retrieved
from https://oupeltglobalblog.com/2010/11/29/teaching-clil-classroom-benefits/
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