The Potential Implementation Of Content And Language integrated Learning ’clil’ In The Algerian Higher education System: A Case Study At The Department Of Architecture At Mouloud mammeri University, Tizi Ouzou
Keywords:
Aggregated Criteria Analysis, Case Study, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Implementation, Quantitative ModelAbstract
Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) stands as an innovative educational approach that uses a foreign language for both content and language learning. As CLIL involves students learning a specific subject and a second language at the same time, it has lured in considerable interest in language learning in different countries. This approach advocates that learning a language can be a means of com¬municating information or ideas of some content that deeply stimulate the learner’s interest. Therefore, this research paper focuses on developing a quantitative model to evaluate the potential implementation of CLIL in Algerian higher education settings. To achieve this, we need to identify a set of criteria that discern CLIL, each being assigned a weight based on its importance. The criteria are thereby evalu¬ated to assess the extent to which each criterion supports the statement that the principles of CLIL can be implemented. An aggregation function is then used to combine the rates obtained for the criteria, taking into account their respective weights. The result is an aggregate score that represents the ex¬tent to which CLIL is suitable for the Algerian context. This index can be used as a comprehensive indicator of the level of implementation of CLIL and makes it possible to recommend specific actions to increase the effectiveness of the use of CLIL in the English language learning process. Applying this model to a case study to evaluate CLIL in the Algerian higher education system provides a quantitative measure that can guide educators and institutions to foresee the implementation of CLIL and identify deficiencies that need to be addressed to fully benefit from CLIL in the Algerian higher education system.
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