CLIL and content knowledge

What are the two main focuses of CLIL?

• Language acquisition and social interaction 

• Writing and Speaking skills in foreign language

• Foreign language acquisition and content learning

What subject is most researched according to our study?

• Natural Science

• Social Science

• Bilingualism in Today’s society

What does subtraction from knowledge in CLIL refer to?

• When content is taught in foreign language students acquire more knowledge in hands-on subjects

• Content knowledge is successfully acquired by CLIL students

• Learning within CLIL methodology is a barrier for content learning

According to the results presented by Sonia, what is the conclusion?

• CLIL subtracts from content learning

• CLIL does not subtract from content learning 

• CLIL improves content learning 

What are factors that support that CLIL subtracts from content knowledge?

• Socio-economic status, food served in schools, and location of school

• Difficulties with L2, teachers’ background, improper materials

   

• Difficulties with L2, school environment, and socio-economic status

What is said about the duration of CLIL attendance?

• Knowledge lasts a couple of hours in the brain

• Results are more favourable over long-term

• Results are less favourable over long-term

When should CLIL be implemented to obtain better results?

• From the mother's womb

• From Primary Education

• From Secondary Education

What countries were mentioned in our research?

• Only European countries

• European countries and The US

• Spain, Switzerland and Oceania

What are some limitations that we mentioned of existing research related to content learning in CLIL?

• More research must be conducted prior to Primary Education

• More research is needed within language acquisition

• More research is needed in other subject areas and outside Europe

What is the conclusion we reach after our examination of the topic?

• CLIL does not subtract from content learning

• CLIL does subtract from content learning

• CLIL is a dual focused approach of content and language