Implementation of Content and Language Integrated Learning Methodological Guide to Improve Learning of Science in English

Abstract

This research reviews and applies Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in the framework of teaching sciences in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It encompasses the need to tailor English language acquisition to the matters and concepts of sciences. The scope was 114 seventh-grade students of the bilingual program at Centro Educativo Internacional La Moderna. The research aims to enhance language acquisition and boost science comprehension through an integrated approach. The outcomes score favorable influence of the CLIL implementation on students' academic achievements, attitudes, and enthusiasm. The findings substantiate the advantages of integrating language and content in promoting language skills while facilitating the grasping of intricate scientific notions. The study contributes to knowledge of the practical deployment of CLIL techniques and their implications on teaching science. Besides, elucidates the potential of CLIL as a pedagogical instrument to enrich language proficiency and science comprehension concurrently. Thus, fosters a holistic educational experience for science learners in EFL educational programs.