CBI(Content Based Learning)

1. during the lesson

1.1. divide the class into small groups

1.2. assign each group a small research task and a source

1.3. then let them form new groups with to share and compare their information

1.4. group report or presentation

2. Models

2.1. Immersion Education

2.1.1. total immersion

2.1.2. partial immersion

2.2. Sheltered model

2.3. Sustained-context model

2.4. Adjunct model

2.5. Theme bassed model

3. Conclusion

3.1. challenging and demanding for the teacher and the students

3.2. stimulating and rewarding

4. What does the class look like?

4.1. preparation

4.1.1. choose a subject

4.1.2. find three or four suitable sources

5. Definition

5.1. focusing on the topic or subject matter

5.2. using the language they are trying to learn, rather their native language

5.3. language : tool for developing knowledge

6. Advantages

6.1. motivating students : Students learn through doing and are actively engaged in the learning process

6.2. using language in right time & situation

6.3. learning in discourse contexts rather than as isolated language fragments

6.4. helping students to develop very valuable thinking sills

7. Disadvantages

7.1. the overuse of the studnts' native language

7.2. it can be hard to find information sources and texts that lower levels can understand

7.3. students may feel confused or may even feel they aren't improving their language skills