Key result
Content and language integrated learning approaches were associated with slightly better English competence test results, though improvement occurred regardless of experimental program participation.
Observational
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Content and language integrated learning may provide slight improvements in English competence compared to standard language programs.
May support CLIL for marginal English gains in bilingual settings; leaves open whether benefits exceed standard programs or merit policy change.
The member states of the European Union have funded many initiatives supporting the teaching and learning of foreign languages. Content and language integrated learning is one of the experimental language programmes that have been introduced in Catalonia, in the north-east of Spain. The aims of this study are to analyse the results achieved by students on the state test of English language competence during the period 2009–2012 at (1) 1175 Catalan primary schools, (2) a purposive subset of 85 primary schools and (3) a school of reference (SoR), which applies a programme integrating physical education and language. The analysis indicates that the improvement of English competence occurs regardless of whether schools have participated in the experimental English language programmes. It is also showed that slightly better results can be observed in schools that apply the content and language integrated approach and a notable improvement in the SoR.
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Coral et al. (2016) conducted an observational in English language competence. Content and language integrated learning vs. Standard curriculum (no experimental programme) was evaluated on Results achieved by students on the state test of English language competence. Content and language integrated learning approaches were associated with slightly better English competence test results, though improvement occurred regardless of experimental program participation.
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