ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 11
[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 11 | May 4, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Research Paper: ‘Learning Language Functions through Collaborative Video Creation: A Case in ESL context’ by Kiran Chauhan…
Research Paper: ‘A Completely Different Ball Game: Content and Language Integrated Learning through the Sociology of Sport’ by Mark Brooke
[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 11 | May 4, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036]
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to report on a Content and Language Integrated Learning module entitled Sport and Competition within the broader field of the Sociology of Sport. In particular, it presents classroom instructional activities developed over a period of 8 months to guide students to notice and manipulate language in context. The rationale based on Second Language Acquisition Theory behind these is then discussed. It is believed that while on-task, focusing on these activities in the classroom, intentional and incidental learning of the target content-specific language (bricks) and general cross-curricular academic language (mortar) occurs (Dutro & Moran, 2003). In addition, CLIL courses can enable students to become more aware of transferrable academic literacy skills desired for academic study in multiple disciplines. (more…)
‘CLIL in ELT’ by David Marsh
[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 11 | May 4, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036]
Marsh says, “ELT is being buffeted by a set of at least ten forces, sometimes simultaneously and with differing degrees of energy, across all sectors from pre-school to higher education.
These forces include the:
- ELT industries and the political forces alongside which they operate
- ELT testing and accreditation industry and the political forces alongside which it operates
- ELT professional associations, networks and organizations
- Educational technology-driven sector
- Political entities that demand improvement in English language learning outcomes within a given country or region
- Citizens and members of communities that demand access to quality English language learning for their children and young people
- Employers requiring higher levels of English language competence of staff
- Research sectors on language learning from within the neurosciences and other domains
- Higher education, vocational education training and other providers requiring higher levels of English language competence of incoming students
- Educational experts and entities focused on educational transformation across the curriculum, including the teaching and learning of English.