Course: Science Subjects and English: CLIL

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Course title Science Subjects and English: CLIL
Course code CPV/035
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bauman Petr, PaedDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Bilingual teaching, CLIL - fundamental principles and key concepts; CLIL resources and support. 2. Language of learning, language for learning, language through learning. 3. Dimensions of curriculum: aims, content, methods, organisation. 4. The 4 Cs of CLIL: Content, Communication, and Cognition: the Culture of learning and instruction. 5. Conceptual knowledge, procedural knowledge, and metacognition; know what/that, know how, know with; cognitive discourse functions. 6. Course objectives vs. learning outcomes. Planning, delivery, and assessment. 7. Examples of CLIL methods for teaching science.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Activating (simulations, games, drama)
  • Preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the principles and methods of instruction that combines the content of science with fostering communication skills in English. The CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach is one of the significant trends in European education. It is also supported by Czech Ministry of Education. The course raises students' language awareness, which is a significant factor for successful teaching.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the content dimension of the curriculum. Students will gain a deeper understanding of language as a factor that influences the quality of teaching. Students will be able to apply CLIL methods when teaching at secondary schools.
Prerequisites
English level B2.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student portfolio analysis, Interim evaluation

Active participation (you may miss a maximum of two classes). Two micro-teaching sessions: you will lead two 20 min. sessions to present and try out activities based on selected CLIL methods (your own desing). Submission of materials for the activities you have tried out in the seminar (incl. possible adjustments and comments). Submission of group work: a thematic unit using CLIL activities, which will include (a) motivational intro, (b) exposure to a new content, (c) practice, (d) assessment, (e) application for a new context (a bridge to another thematic unit, practical application, etc.). Presentation of the groupwork in the last week of the semester (" credit week").
Recommended literature
  • Coyle, Do; Hood, Philip,; Marsh, David. CLIL : content and language integrated learning. Cambridge, UK ; Cambridge University Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0-521-11298-7.
  • Mehisto, Peeter; Marsh, David,; Jesús Frigols, María. Uncovering CLIL : content and language integrated learning in bilingual and multilingual education. 1st ed. Oxford : Macmillan Education, 2008. ISBN 978-0-230-02719-0.
  • Wellington, Jerry; Osborne, Jonathan. Language and Literacy in Science Education. Buckingham: Open University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-335-20599-2.


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