Features of good CLIL practice
Forum summary
Activities from the checklist
- Different sorts of input e.g. visuals, video, film, websites, etc (Erika, Begoña, J.Ramon)
- Giving peer feedback on oral and written output (Erika, Carmelo)
- Clear, graded instructions in English (Nelson)
- Learners speak English in class, formally and informally (Carmelo, Teresa)
- Learners work cooperatively in pairs and groups (Teresa, J.Pablo)
- Activities to promote output e.g. writing (Teresa, J.Pablo)
Similarities with Mrs Smith
- Giving students time to answer questions (Erika)
- Comprehension checks and clear instructions (Elena)
- Warm encouragement and praise (Teresa)
- Simple sentences and reformulating difficult utterances (J.Pablo)
- Assessing content and language and giving feedback on language (Nelson)
Check out this video on giving and checking instructions in English
Language Link CELTA Trainer Giving Instructions
Resources and interaction
- Substitution tables or charts to support writing (Carmelo)
- More group, hands-on activities (Erika)
- Using learning technologies or classroom walls to display language (Carmelo)
- More frames to support speaking and writing (Begoña)
- Fostering HOTS e.g. evaluation, creativity. Ask HOTS questions (Begoña, Carmelo)
- Personalising the topic (J.Pablo)