Clil reading activities to improve vocabulary in 7thgrade students
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2023-10
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Currently, the learning of English content through different subjects like Social Studies,
Math, Science, Chemistry, Physics, among others, has increased within the educational
field, thanks to the application of the method Content Language and Integrated Learning
(CLIL); which allows to combine the target language learning with a subject content.
Nevertheless, since some difficulties in learning new vocabulary are evident, this study
aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the CLIL methodology on reading lessons to
improve vocabulary in A2 students’ level. This study was carried out at Unidad Educativa
Particular Emanuel in Morona Santiago province, Ecuador. The approach used throughout
the study was quantitative which helped to provide valid and reliable data. The
quantitative approach encompasses the collection, assessment, and numerical presentation
of data, enabling researchers to conduct precise and dependable statistical analysis.
Additionally, this study was quasi-experimental because two groups were involved, andxiv
10 interventions were applied in both groups control and experimental, CLIL
methodology were developed in the experimental group. On the other hand, the
participants of this study were 50 EFL students from seventh year divided as follow: Class
A control group (25 participants) and Class B experimental group (25
participants). During the first stage of the study, both groups took a pre-test. For the
implementation of CLIL reading activities an intervention was designed. Once the
interventions were completed, both groups took the post-test. The collected results were
analyzed by means of the statistical software SPPS, Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro
Wilk Test of normality were necessary to apply as well T-Wilcoxon test had to be used to
accept or reject the hypothesis. The results demonstrated that the vocabulary content
presented through reading activities and combined with the application of the CLIL
method substantially increased the experimental group’s knowledge of vocabulary.
Therefore, it was concluded that CLIL is an effective method for vocabulary learning and
improvement in the teaching and learning process
Keywords
ACTIVITIES, , , ,, VOCABULARY, CONTENT LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING, ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE, READING