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1. CONTENT-BASED INSTRUCTION Presented by: Joel Acosta Maria
Guedez Carolina Mills
2. Content-Based Instruction Concept and background Approach
Theory of language / Learning Purpose of CBI Objectives / Syllabus
Types of Learning and Teaching activities Learners role and
Teachers role Skills for any CBI instructor (Stryker & Leaver)
Materials role Types of classes Principles of CBI
3. Concept Is an effective method of combining language and
content learning Method of language instruction in which content
and language are integrated instead of focusing on language forms,
the curriculum in this method is based on content.
4. Background Content-based instruction (CBI) is teaching
organized around the content or information that students will
acquire, and not around the linguistic or other type of syllabus.
Content refers to the substance or subject matter that we learn or
communicate through language content rather that the language used
to convey it.
5. Background CBI is built on the principles of Communicative
Language Teaching. Classroom needs to be filled with real and
meaningful communication where information is exchanged.
6. Approach Content-based instruction is based in two
assumptions: 1.- People learn a second language more successfully
when they use the language as a means of acquiring information.
This assumption reflects one of the motivations for CBI noted
earlier that it leads to more effective language learning.
7. Approach 2.- It better reflect learners needs for learning a
second language. Many ESL, EFL programs focus on preparing students
for academic studies or for mainstreaming.
8. Theory of Language LANGUAGE MEANING INFORMATION COMMUNICATED
CONSTRUCTEDTEXT DISCOURSE
9. Theory of Learning CBI makes an assumption that learners
learn best when they are given language in a meaningful ,
contextualized form with the primary focus on acquiring
information
10. Theory of Learning People learn a second language more
successfully when the information they are acquiring is perceived
as interesting , useful and leading to a desire goal. Language
learning is more motivating when students are focusing on something
other than language , such as ideas, issues and opinions. Some
content areas are more useful than others. Teaching builds on the
previous experiences of the learners. CBI build on students
knowledge and previous experiences. Students bring a wealth of
knowledge to the classroom.
11. Language is Purposeful Language is use for a specific
purpose such as, vocational, social or recreational. In order to
make the content comprehensible, teachers need to make adjustments
and simplifications for the students to learn.
12. Objectives In CBI, the language is second to learning the
content. The objectives relate to the content, not to the language.
Syllabus The syllabus comes from the content. However it is common
for a topical syllabus to be used in theme-based CBI.
13. Types of Learning and teaching activities Stroller (1997)
proposed classification categories 1. Language skills improvement
2. Vocabulary building 3. Discourse organization 4. Communicative
interaction 5. Study skills 6. Synthesis of content materials and
grammar
14. Learner s role Become autonomous Support each other Active
interpreters of input Willing to tolerate uncertainty Willing to
explore alternative learning strategies and sources of content And
have a learn by doing attitude
15. Teacher s role A good language teacher Knowledgeable in the
subject matter Be able to draw out that knowledge from
students
16. Stryker & Leaver suggest the following essential skills
for any CBI instructor 1. Varying the format of classroom
instruction 2. Using group work and team-building techniques 3.
Organization jigsaw arrangements 4. Defining the background
knowledge and language skills required for students success
17. Role of Materials 1. Whatever facilitates subject matter of
the content course. 2. Comprehensibility and authenticity are both
important in CBI. 3. In addition, instructional media enriches the
context.
18. Types of classes 1. Sheltered content instruction 2.
Adjunct language instruction 3. Team teach approach
19. Principles of CBI 1. The subject matter content is used for
language teaching purposes. 2. Teaching should build on students'
previous experiences. 3. Learners feel motivated when they perceive
the relevance of the language used. 4. The Teacher helps students
to complete or build expressions when they cant. 5. Language is
learned most effectively when it is used with a real purpose. 6.
Vocabulary is easier to acquire when it is used to convey meaning.
7. Language support is needed when they work with authentic subject
matter. 8. Learners work with meaningful and cognitively demanding
language and content. 9. Communicative competence involves more
than using language conversationally.