Level 5 Award in Teaching Other Subjects in English (CLIL)

In this course, we will use the terms 'teaching content' and 'content teaching' to refer to teaching other subjects, topics or content in English. 

In fact, 'teaching other subjects in English' is an umbrella term with many different names, as well as numerous opinions about how to approach it, and various different types of methodology. This can make teaching other subjects in English appear to be confusing and may take away your focus from organising/planning what you need to do in your classroom. It may also lead you to think that teaching content is an uphill task or an almost impossible undertaking.

One of the keys to approaching teaching other subjects in English effectively is understanding what these names and definitions have in common. Let’s have a look at some of them, so we can identify what they have in common and help you focus on what is important in the classroom.

First let’s start with CLILL. Do you remember this acronym? Here's a hint: you read about it in the Young Learners section of your TEFL course. What does it mean?

Now look at each of the acronyms below. Try to work out what the acronyms stand for, and write down your answers. It may be tempting to head straight for those internet search engines, but wait a minute and think for yourself what they might mean first.

Now that we know what the acronyms stand for, let's think about what each one really means. Download the handout by clicking the button below. Read this document carefully and ensure you keep it to refer to throughout the course.

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Having read those definitions, what do you think that they have in common? Take a moment to summarise your ideas before clicking the button below.

In this minefield of different names and definitions, it is often more effective to use an everyday context to understand something clearly.  Here is a short video from David Marsh defining it usefully. You only need to watch the first minute.