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Introduction to TKT: CLIL
Content and LanguageIntegrated Learning
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Aims of the presentation
to agree what CLIL is
to understand the TKT:CLIL test
to look at some test tasks and items
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What is CLIL?Content and Language Integrated Learning
An approach in which a f……... language is used as
the m…………….. for teaching a c……………. subject
such as S…………, H………... or …………..t. The
target language and the subject content have a
j……………. role in the learning.
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What are the main aims of CLIL?Change slide to triangle p.12?
To develop… C………………: subject knowledge and skills C………………: meaningful interaction C………………: thinking skills C………………: an awareness-
of other societiesof what it is to be a responsible citizen of being part of local and global communities
‘the 4Cs’ (Coyle, 1999)
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Why CLIL? Learners: become more sensitive to vocabulary and ideas in their L1
as well as in the target language
gain more extensive and varied vocabulary in the target language
reach proficiency levels in all four skills and in ICT skills far beyond what is expected in ELT programmes
are more cognitively active during the learning process
develop intercultural understanding and community values Johnstone, R. & and R. Mckinstry. (2008) and Van de Craen, P.; Mondt, K; Allain, L and Gao,Y. (2008)
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TKT:CLIL
Who is TKT:CLIL for?
What does TKT:CLIL test?
How is TKT:CLIL tested?
How is TKT:CLIL marked?
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What is TKT:CLIL? a test of knowledge about CLIL an optional module of TKT independent of TKT
TKT:CLIL is NOT a test of subject knowledge a test of language proficiency a test of teaching skills
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Who is TKT:CLIL for?
subject teachers who use English as a medium of study
English language teachers who teach curriculum subjects
classroom teachers who teach curriculum subjects in English
classroom assistants working in CLIL contexts English as an Additional Language (EAL)
teachers who work with non-native speaker learners in mainstream classes
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Part 1 Knowledge of CLIL and Principles of CLIL
Part 2 Lesson Preparation Lesson Delivery Assessment
What does TKT:CLIL test ?
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Main aims of CLIL
Ato focus on content vocabulary
Bto develop communication skills
Cto develop cognitive skills
Dto raise awareness of culture
Classroom activities1 Learners discuss in groups how they set up their science experiments.
2 Learners find out about different ways of celebrating spring festivals.
3 The teacher highlights the parts of a river from a geography text which the class has just read.
4 Learners give poster presentations about their group projects.
5 Learners classify plants according to several criteria.
6 Learners predict the outcome of an electricity experiment.
7 Learners do a web search to find out about traditional recipes for bread-making.
Part 1 Sample task
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Part 1 Test Sample: Answers
1. B (Communication) 2. D (Culture) 3. A (Content) 4. B (Communication) 5. C (Cognitive) 6. C (Cognitive) 7. D (Culture)
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Task 2Visual Organisers – lesson
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Task 2 Part 2: Answers
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Candidates are expected to be familiar with
the language of teaching represented in the
separate TKT glossary as well as the
terminology related to the description of
language, subject vocabulary and concepts
for TKT:CLIL.
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How is TKT:CLIL tested? 80 items 80 minutes objective test format:
1-1 matching3/4/5 option matching3-option multiple-choiceodd-one-outorderingsequencing
separate answer sheet
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How is TKT:CLIL graded?
Band A candidate at this level demonstrates:
4 extensive knowledge of TKT: CLIL content areas
3 breadth and depth of knowledge of TKT:CLIL content areas
2 basic but systematic knowledge of TKT:CLIL content areas
1 limited knowledge of TKT:CLIL content areas
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“It would have been useful for us if during the last year of our degree we had had the chance to sit a test like this.”
“I was surprised to find such a good mixture of methodological, psychological and technical questions, very good indeed”
“TKT CLIL has made me reflect on my teaching style, methodology and the way I cater for my students’ needs.”
What teachers say about CLIL
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Wordlist Sample
Art and Craft/Design abstract classical fabric paintingEconomics/Business Studies loss manufacture marketing negotiateEnvironment/Geography adapted atmospheric pressure carbon footprint climate change
History ancient archaeologist coronationICT application bullet points click and drag column databaseMathematics angle bar graph calculator
Science absorb / absorbent acceleration acid
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TKT:CLIL Glossary sample
code switching: moving between first and target language while teaching and learning
compare and contrast: What is X and what is not X? To look for similarities and differences.
content- obligatory language: language needed for subject matter mastery in the mainstream classroom. This language may be the primary focus of second language lessons
visual organisers/ graphic organisers: aids which help learners to understand and remember new information by making thinking visible. They involve writing down or drawing ideas and making connections. They combine words and phrases, symbols and arrows to map knowledge. They include diagrams, tables, columns and webs.
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Resources
TKT:CLIL Handbook TKT:CLIL Syllabus Sample Test TKT:CLIL Wordlist FAQs
Cambridge ESOL Website TKT:CLIL Glossary TKT Glossary The Teacher Portfolio PET Wordlist