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12.2 Revision questions

 

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 12.2.1. What were the reasons for the exponential growth of CLIL (Coyle, Hood and Marsh2010)?

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educational experts saw the potential of integrating content and languages in the school system.

families saw the potential of integrating content and languages in the school system.

families wanted their children to speak a foreign language well

governments wanted good foreign language education

teachers saw the potential of integrating content and languages in the school system.

the EU thought that better language skills mean improved competitiveness.

the EU thought that greater inclusion and economic strength are rooted in better language education.

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12.2.2.

 

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The 4 Cs of CLIL, according to Coyle, Hood and Marsh (2010)are

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content, creativity, cooperation, community

cognition, content, culture, communication

cognition, content, community, communication

cooperation, culture, children, creativity

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Mark the core features of CLIL in this list.

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Enterpreneurship

Multiple focus

Evaluation

Scaffolding

Authenticity

Achievement

Co-operation

safe and enriching learning environment

Active learning

Creativity

Constructive criticism

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True or false?

  1. Before lesson planning and teaching, content and thinking processes should be analysedfor its linguistic demands (e.g. vocabulary, set expressions, grammar).
  2. Interaction is of minor importance in the learning process. 
  3. Cultural awareness is of key importance to CLIL.

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