Research Paper: ‘Learning Language Functions through Collaborative Video Creation: A Case in ESL context’ by Kiran Chauhan

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 11 | May 4, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Learning Language Functions through Collaborative Video Creation: A Case in ESL context Dr. Kiran I. Chauhan Assistant Professor…

Continue ReadingResearch 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…)

Continue ReadingResearch Paper: ‘A Completely Different Ball Game: Content and Language Integrated Learning through the Sociology of Sport’ by Mark Brooke
Older Posts