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Question 1

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

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 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’ 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 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

Question 2

What does the term CLIL mean?

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 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 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 3

What is bilingualism?

Bilingualism is the complete ability to speak the mother tongue perfectly Bilingualism is the complete knowledge of a second language at a school level 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 ability to speak several languages at a base level

Question 4

What is meant by soft CLIL?

The everyday use of L2 in teaching English. The main focus is more on the content, less on the language.it happens once a month. The use of English only for everyday routines. There is a light focus on language, none on content The integration of teaching a non-linguistic subject Through a foreign language during the teaching routine. The main focus is more on the language, less on the content. The presence of the first language in all subjects. The main focus is more on the mother language, less on the content

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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 7

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 No, there aren’t any Yes, such as such as brainstorming, circle time, cooperative learning activities, the use of internet

Question 8

To get a useful and effective CLIL , what does the teacher need to do?

The teacher needs new teaching methods. A CLIL teacher does not need a multimedia and multisensory approach, but he needs cards and listening encouraged by technologies. The teacher does not need to adapt teaching methods, because the content is motivating and well structured. A CLIL teacher does not need a multimedia and multisensory approach, nor he needs any scaffolding and encouraging approach even through technologies. The teacher needs to adapt teaching methods, making the use of content motivating and well structured. A CLIL teacher needs a multimedia and multisensory approach, needs an accurate scaffolding and an encouraging approach even through technologies. The teacher needs to adapt teaching methods, making the use of content motivating and well structured. A CLIL teacher does not need a multimedia and multisensory approach, nor he needs any scaffolding and encouraging approach even through technologies.

Question 9

What is Clil? Choose the correct item:

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 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 a vehicular system to teach new non-linguistic subjects (i.e. Music, Art, Science) to Primary pupils. All the subjects are interconnected

Question 10

What kind of CLIL is the one in which a disciplinary topic is introduced in an academic and a non-daily language speech?

Soft Clil Scaffolding Hard Clil Ce Clil

Module 1 - CLIL Methodology for Primary Schools