Critical thinking technology – in clil teaching process

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This article highlights the importance of integrated subject and language teaching. CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) - learning a second language through an integrated program. Today it is the main tool for the formation and implementation of multilingualism. The term was first coined by David Marsh. It has a dual purpose: the first is to master the subject; the second is mastering a foreign language (as a second language). There are also effective ways to use the strategies of critical thinking through reading and writing, such as "Jigsaw", "Six thinking hats", "Value Line", "Snowball", "A visit to the Picture Gallery". CLIL technology has gained widespread use worldwide due to its versatility and easy adaptation to all foreign languages, age categories of students and their level of language training. Features of the CLIL technology are: - simultaneous dual orientation of the learning process 139 (professional and linguistic), i.e. a foreign language is integrated with the subject matter of the subject [1, p.31]. First of all, this method increases students' language competence, teaches them to value their own culture and respect other cultures. Do not expect students to speak a second language right away. Over time, try to navigate tasks from easy to difficult. Students should not think, "I can't speak this language." Thanks to scaffolding tasks, students gradually move from basic language communication skills (BICS) to academic language skills (CALP). Initially, students will make grammatical errors in spoken language, but do not correct all of these errors and do not distract students. If they ask the question in the first language, try to answer in the second language. The main principle is to be able to apply the skills acquired by students in life. When developing a lesson plan, students should be introduced to the environment [2, p.5]. Also, get used to working with students in groups and in pairs, because they can quickly learn the language by teaching and guiding each other. When students often have difficulties in answering in a second language, teachers translate the words themselves. This is not right way, if students do not know the word, it can be helped by classmates, or if the student does not understand the text, the explanation of a friend next to the teacher will benefit both students. This is because the next time students memorize each word, they will remember the translation. Everyday communication in a second language brings great success. During the lesson, the teacher should talk to the students in simple language and give them more time to think. Pupils will quickly remember the translation if they show it in the form of gestures or pictures without saying it right away. Students need to be given more freedom of thought and taught to speak more. Today many strategies can be proposed for integrated subject and language teaching. In the plan of CLIL lesson which is given below the strategies of critical thinking technology are illustrated: Geography CLIL Lesson Theme : Continents and countries Brainstorming strategy Ask students to look at the picture and answer which one is continent and which one is country, let them guess new theme. 140 Dividing the class into two groups by giving them flashcards where continents and counrtries are drawn. The ones who choose the picture of continents will be one group, other ones who choose the picture of countries will be the second. Explain new theme by giving brief information about continents and countries.Today you are going to learn what continents are and where to find them on a map or a globe. In order to make the new terms understandable I'll stick new words with definition on the board. Then students will practice it by matching them. • A globe is a three-dimensional scale model of Earth. • The word "globe" comes from the Latin word globus, meaning round mass or sphere. • A map is a drawing or other representation, usually on a flat surface, of all or part of the earth's surface, ordinarily showing countries, bodies of water, cities, mountains, etc. • A continent is one of several large landmasses on Earth. • Landmasses large areas of land. Jigsaw reading strategy Divide the topic about continents among students and let them exchange new information with each other • Student A: North America is cold in the north and warm in the south • Buffalo live in North America • People in North America came here from many other continents • The USA, Mexico, and Canada are the three biggest countries in North America • Student B: South America is a warm continent • People speak mostly Spanish there • The biggest country is Brazil, where people love to play soccer • The Amazon rainforest is in South America • Student C: There are 47 countries in Europe • People in Europe speak over 50 languages! • The weather in Europe is similar to North America – cold in the north and warm in the south • Student D: Asia is the biggest continent, and