The use of authentic materials is a key characteristic of the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) methodology. These materials are used to teach subject knowledge through a foreign language, focusing on content, communication, and cognition.

Examples of the types of materials and resources used in these projects include:

• Subject-Specific Texts: Students engage with simple English texts related to the topic they are investigating, such as texts about ocean animals for a marine-themed project.

• Online Information: As part of developing digital literacy, students are encouraged to learn how to evaluate online information, suggesting that the internet serves as a primary source for research and authentic content.

• Real-World Contexts: Because the projects are designed to be real-world and meaningful, the materials used are intended to help students investigate, create, and present solutions to complex, non-academic questions.

• Multimedia Creation Tools: While not “input” materials, students use various resources to create their own authentic products, such as posters or videos, to demonstrate their learning and communicate their findings.

By using these types of materials, students naturally use English as a “learning vehicle” to solve problems creatively rather than just memorising facts from a textbook.

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