237303 Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) (nur Grundschule) (alternative to Teaching Specific Domains) (S) (WiSe 2013/2014)

To begin the semester, we will look at the different understandings of what bilingual education is which objectives are followed in different countries. We will also consider the development of bilingual education models, paying particular attention to the European model of bilingual education, namely Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Based on this background knowledge, learners will look at how one can create and develop materials appropriate for the bilingual classroom. Other aspects of bilingual teaching will also be discussed so that students are able to plan and teach their own bilingual lessons. During the semester, some students will work with a mentor at Diesterweg Grundschule in order to plan and conduct their own lesson.
By the end of this course, students will have read a number of texts about bilingual education and should, therefore, possess a good understanding of it and be able to engage in meaningful discourse about the topic. Furthermore, students will know how to apply theoretical knowledge in practice as they teach their own lesson at a bilingual school.

Requirements for participation, required level

As this is not a basic course, I expect you to have some basic knowledge about Teaching English as a Foreign Language in primary school and also about second language acquisition.

Bibliography

Information about readings for this course will be given in the first session.