Towards Deeper Learning in Primary CLIL

Chen proposes a disciplinary literacy (DL) approach to Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) planning and teaching in her book, in answer to concerns expressed by some about the growth of CLIL internationally in recent decades.

Fay Chen is Assistant Professor in the Foreign Languages Center at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan.

Part I: Towards Deeper Learning in Primary CLIL 1. CLIL in Primary Education 2. Envisioning a Literacy Approach to CLIL Planning 3. The Research Context and Methods Part II: Describing the Literacy Approach in CLIL Planning 4. Formulating Intended Learning Outcomes 5. Designing Task-based Assessments 6. Scaffolding Disciplinary Language Development Part III: Applying the Literacy Approach to Subject Teaching 7. Developing Scientific Literacy in CLIL 8. Developing Mathematical Literacy in CLIL 9. Developing Visual Literacy in CLIL Art 10. Developing Historical Literacy in CLIL Part IV: Professional Support for Deeper Teaching 11. Fostering a Collaborative Ecology 12. Conclusion and Path Forward