Many types of schools and programs can benefit from CLIL. Because CLIL
is particularly well-suited to groups of students working together, it’s ideal for
secondary schools, colleges, institutes and universities, as well as vocational
schools - which of course are all places where students learn subjects in addition
to language. But CLIL can also be used in sports and clubs, with private students
(if the language teacher also has content knowledge), and in online classes.
What are the benefits of CLIL?
If CLIL takes extra training and effort on the part of the teacher, why should
they adopt this approach? The short answer is because it provides so many benefits
to the students.
As students become proficient in two languages, they gain social and
cognitive advantages. Studies have shown that bilingual people are, on the whole,
more flexible, better problem solvers, and better communicators. In addition,
learning a second language can improve a person’s memory and even protect
against the effects of aging on the brain.
Other benefits include a deeper understanding of the target language, mastery
of a subject, improved social and critical thinking skills, and even a stronger, more
flexible brain. With all of these advantages to students, why not see if you can
incorporate some CLIL principles and practices into your own teaching?
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