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Article focal points
Focal points of the articles: Why is science
education important?
and Teaching science through English: a CLIL
approach.

Teaching Science through English – A CLIL Approach
The article "Teaching Science through English – A
CLIL Approach" addresses the CLIL methodology,
which integrates the teaching of curricular content
through a non-native language. Key considerations
for planning CLIL science lessons, the challenges
faced by both teachers and students, and
strategies for overcoming these challenges are
highlighted. In addition, the application of CLIL in a
science lesson on the human skeleton is
exemplified, highlighting the importance of an
approach that combines learning content with the
development of the necessary academic language.
What is CLIL?
Definition and Approach: CLIL (Content and Language Integrated
Learning) is an approach that integrates the teaching of curricular content
through a non-native language. In this context, students gain knowledge
and understandings of the curricular content while learning and using the
target language.
Importance of Content: Curricular content leads language learning. For
example, learning about biology involves developing an understanding of
the material and physical world, the impact of science on life and the
environment, scientific concepts, and scientific inquiry.