Use of Technology in CLIL Approach to Teaching in the Indian Context Dr. Revathi Viswanathan Prof. & Head, English B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent University revathiviswanath@yahoo.co.in

Overview CLIL Approach Need School/College education in India Significance of CLIL Approach in the Indian context Role of Technology Case study Learning Outcomes

Definition CLIL Approach --- an approach for learning content through an additional language (foreign or second), thus teaching both the subject and the language.(Wikipedia) Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an educational approach where some content learning (like a topic on global climate, or a subject) is taught in an additional language (such as English language in Korea). It is a single educational approach which involves very different models. In other words, the foundation is the same, but they way in which it is carried out differs – and this depends on what educators want to achieve in a given place and time. (David Marsh, 2009)

Need

Education in India

Significance Diverse learning backgrounds Difference in teaching/ learning patterns Formal education scenario Demands – career/industry Paradigm shift

Technology Emerging technology- prospects Web 2.0/3.0 Scope

Case study

Learning Outcome Teacher- Enhancing teaching skills -- concept specific teaching Students– Exposure to concepts -- discovery learning -- hands on experience

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