Soft CLIL and English Language Teaching: Understanding Japanese Policy, Practice and Implications

CLIL is a powerful approach to language education that has had a significant impact on educational pedagogy in recent years. This volume examines the experiences of various CLIL practitioners in the EFL context of Japan, outlining the CLIL methodology, differences in hard and soft CLIL, and expectations, challenges, material support, implementation, and motivation in CLIL classrooms. It culminates in a review of the potential and future of CLIL in EFL contexts, paving the way for more widespread and well-informed implementation of CLIL all over the world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a revolutionary and transformative approach to language education that has had a profound impact on educational pedagogy in recent years. Despite the growing body of literature on the effectiveness and implementation of CLIL, there remains a significant gap between CLIL and English Language Teaching (ELT). Many practitioners wonder how they can incorporate CLIL into their teaching if their primary classes are focused on English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This volume aims to address these concerns by examining the experiences of various CLIL practitioners in the EFL context of Japan.

Chapters in this volume outline the CLIL methodology, distinguishing between 'hard CLIL' (subject-led) and 'soft CLIL' (language-oriented). The book then delves into the EFL interpretations of soft-CLIL, offering a comprehensive exploration of this issue. While the distinction between hard CLIL and soft CLIL has been discussed in various publications, this is the first book-length exploration of this topic, featuring chapters that examine expectations, challenges, material support, implementation, and even motivation in CLIL classrooms.

The culmination of this exploration is a review of the potential and future of CLIL in EFL contexts, providing valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers alike. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to integrate CLIL into their teaching practices, offering practical strategies and insights to facilitate effective and sustainable CLIL implementation in EFL settings.

In conclusion, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a powerful approach to language education that has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn languages. While there are challenges and gaps to be addressed, this volume provides valuable insights and practical strategies for practitioners in the EFL context, paving the way for more widespread and informed implementation of CLIL all over the world.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 160 x 242 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367145637