Re)situating CLIL knowledge as pedagogic practice.

(Re)situating CLIL knowledge as pedagogic practice The success of Content and Language Integrated Learning, or CLIL, lies in its framework for fostering conditions for language acquisition similar to those evident within the highly successful Canadian immersion approach (Coyle, 2008). However, in contrast to immersion, CLIL offers greater flexibility for how those conditions can be achieved across a wider range of educational contexts (Mehisto et al., 2008). For this reason, CLIL has been especially popular for supporting the European Commission’s Languages Framework, given the variability of school systems within the EU (Marsh, 2002). However, as a comparatively recent innovation in languages education, there has been limited application of CLIL in Australian schools relative to its origins in the European context. This theme therefore investigates how theory that has informed CLIL in other contexts has potential in local conditions for teacher practice. It aims to develop expertise that will support the introduction and delivery of languages through a CLIL approach at both the local and systemic level in the context of the Victorian education system. Coyle, D. (2008). CLIL—a pedagogical approach from the European perspective. In N. Van Deusen-Scholl & N. H. Hornberger (Eds.), Encyclopedia of language and education (2nd ed., Vol. 4: Second and Foreign Language Education, pp. 97–111). Springer. Marsh, D. (Ed.). (2002). CLIL/EMILE: The European dimension—action, trends and foresight potential. European Union Public Services Contract. Mehisto, P., Marsh, D., & Frigols, M. J. (2008). Uncovering CLIL: Content and language integrated learning in bilingual and multilingual education. Macmillan Education Project Details The CLIL Teacher Education Lab seeks Graduate Researchers with an interest in projects aligned with the research theme above. If you want to join the Lab, please attach an Expression of Interest that explains, in 1-2 pages, a project proposal that includes: • How you understand the problem and what literature supports your view • Research question • Approach The proposal outlined in the EOI should also show how the project connects to the research theme, and builds on your existing expertise.

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