Welcome to The CAMPS project

Table of Contents

Question 1

What is Clil? Choose the correct item:

It is a vehicular system to teach new non-linguistic subjects (i.e. Music, Art, Science) to Primary pupils. All the subjects are interconnected It is a problematic situation in teaching English in primary schools. There are other languages connected with the contents of other subjects. It is a method to teach/learn only the English language, while teaching/learning. The English language is a vehicle to learn a subject. The two subjects are a continuum. It is an approach to teach/learn a foreign or second language, while teaching/learning a non-linguistic subject (i.e. Music, Art, Science). The foreign language is a vehicle to learn a subject; the language is not clearly separated by the content

Question 2

Advisable premises for a CLIL project are:

• Transparent and measurable learning objectives for language;
• appropriate content;
• pertinent language functions;
• scaffolding and supporting materials
Transparent and measurable learning objectives for English;
• no language, but grammar;
• not necessary scaffolding nor supporting materials
• Transparent and measurable learning objectives only for content;
• language functions related to Art and Music
• no spoken language, but grammar related to the content;
• not necessary scaffolding nor supporting materials
• Transparent and measurable learning objectives both for language and content;
• appropriate content;
• pertinent language functions;
• scaffolding and supporting materials

Question 3

Are there activities where CLIL can be used in a natural way, becoming part of the everyday routine?

Yes, during the L2 lessons No, it is preferred to use the mother tongue Yes, such as such as brainstorming, circle time, cooperative learning activities, the use of internet No, there aren’t any

Question 4

What does the term CLIL mean?

The term CLIL is the acronym of Content and Language Integrated Learning, integrated learning of disciplinary content in a foreign target language, does not mean teaching the English language, but implies the teaching of a non- linguistic subject (such as history or mathematics) in a foreign language The term CLIL, is the acronym of Content and Laboratories Integrated Learning, integrated learning of disciplinary content in a foreign language The term CLIL means to teach English, using the teaching of a non-linguistic subject (such as history or mathematics) in a foreign language belonging to the student’s study plan. The term CLIL implies the teaching of a non-linguistic subject (such as Art or Music) in the native language belonging to the student’s study plan.

Question 5

What is bilingualism?

Bilingualism is the complete mastery of two languages by the speakers; the ability to use the second language as the mother tongue. Bilingualism is the complete knowledge of a second language at a school level Bilingualism is the complete ability to speak several languages at a base level Bilingualism is the complete ability to speak the mother tongue perfectly

Question 6

In the four Cs of CLIL, Cognition is related to:

The pupils’ linguistic processes that are not only implied in learning a first language , but also are in connection with the linguistic areas. Cognitive skills are involved to develop the first language The pupils’ mental processes that are implied in learning and practising a foreign language in connection with the content areas. Cognitive skills are involved to develop proficiency in the foreign language. The pupils’ learning processes that are not implied in speaking and practising a second language. Cognitive skills are not necessary to develop a good proficiency in the foreign language The pupils’ mental processes that are not implied in learning and practising a first language in connection with the content areas. Cognitive skills are involved to develop proficiency in the foreign language

Question 7

How can you start designing CLIL activities?

Daily activities are planned taking into consideration:
• the pupils’ parents’ language level;
• avoiding needs analysis
• comparing and contrasting events
• creating activities that do not help to reflect and that do not support understanding
• planning tasks to develop creativity and writing skills.
Daily activities are planned without taking into consideration:
• the pupils’ language level;
• analyzing data from a needs analysis
• comparing and contrasting events
• creating activities that help to reflect and that support understanding
• planning tasks to develop creativity and communicative competence
Daily activities are planned taking into consideration:
• the pupils’ language level;
• analyzing data from a needs analysis
• comparing and contrasting events
• creating activities that do not help the pupils to reflect and that support the use of a dictionary
• planning tasks to develop creativity and communicative competence.
Daily activities are planned taking into consideration:
• the pupils’ language level;
• analyzing data from a needs analysis
• comparing and contrasting events
• creating activities that help to reflect and that support understanding
• planning tasks to develop creativity and communicative competence.

Question 8

What does the teacher need to get successful results while teaching CLIL?

It is only necessary to use it in daily routines It is not necessary to use it in daily routines The teacher creates a specific lesson plan for one lesson per month The teacher creates scaffolding materials and a supporting environment.

Question 9

In primary school, CLIL can be introduced in various ways. Choose the correct item:

By the systematic study of books In the daily routine By the difficulty of unknown words By the exclusive use of L2

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

The operational approach of CLIL is based on listening and understanding The operational approach of CLIL is based on L2 reading and writing The operational approach of CLIL is based on 'learning by doing' and 'knowing how to do'. The operational approach of CLIL is based on visual comprehension of words

Module 1 - CLIL Methodology for Primary Schools