IMPLEMENTING CONTENT AND LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING IN TEACHING SCIENCE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); Teaching science; Secondary school students; Implementation; Benefits; Challenges; Strategies; Professional development; Language support.

Authors

  • Makhim ARTIKOVA Senior Teacher Uzbekistan State World Languages University, Uzbekistan

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an innovative approach that combines language learning with subject content, such as science, in order to improve students' language proficiency and content knowledge simultaneously. This article discusses the implementation of CLIL in teaching science to secondary school students, focusing on the benefits and challenges of this approach. The article begins by providing an overview of CLIL and its theoretical framework, highlighting the key principles and goals of this
approach. It then explores the potential benefits of implementing CLIL in science education, such as enhancing students' language skills, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts