Hunt, Marilyn J.. (2011) Learners’ perceptions of their experiences of learning subject content through a foreign language. Educational Review, Vol.63 (No.3). pp. 365-378. ISSN 0013-1911

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Abstract

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL, the teaching of another curriculum subject through a foreign language), although more widespread in Europe, is still relatively innovative in England. Since the government's decision to remove the requirement for all pupils to learn a foreign language at key stage 4 (ages 14-16) the numbers of pupils opting to study a foreign language have decreased dramatically. This indicates low level motivation for language learning in England. This research involved the training of secondary Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) trainee teachers in the CLIL approach during their initial teacher training with a broader aim of increasing learners' enthusiasm for languages through more interesting and challenging content. This article investigates learners' perceptions of learning content through a language, their enjoyment, progress and motivation.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Immersion method (Language teaching), Language teachers -- Training of, Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- England
Journal or Publication Title:	Educational Review
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
ISSN:	0013-1911
Date:	31 August 2011
Volume:	Vol.63
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 365-378
Identification Number:	10.1080/00131911.2011.571765
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/37323

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