CBI
CBI
INSTRUCTION?
Content–based Instruction refers to
an approach to second language
teaching in which is organized
around the context or information
that students will acquire, rather
than around a linguistic or other
type of syllabus.
«Language as a vehicle for learning content.»
Classroom
should focus on
communication.
Students would
learn the language
as a by-product of
learning.
The Central Principles
3. The Theme Based Model: These classes can be taught by EFL teachers
who create content material based on the needs and interests of the students.
4. Other types are English for Specific Purposes & Task Based Instruction.
Thinking about
the Experience
Observations Principles
Encourage the
development
The role of
teacher and
students
. A good language teacher
.Knowledgeable in the subject
matter
.Be able to draw out that
knowledge from students
. Students’ role is to engage
content and language.
The characteristics
of the
teaching/learning
process
Supporting them
Culture is addressed
in teaching.
Emphasized areas and
skills of language
tent
Students’ errors wl e dg e of
co n
Kno &
b ility
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Givin La
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Allow r
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self-co
rrect
Teacher Preparation
Having content and language Adjunct Model
knowledge Focusing on helping the
Helping teachers to students ; such as,
understand the rationale -Comleting academic
Giving teachers practice tasks
designing -Improving note-taking
Sheltered Instruction activities
Observation Protocol (SIOP) -Reading academic
textbooks
Whole Language