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THE INFLUENCE OF CLIL ON THE CRITICAL THINKING
DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE
Berdiyeva Sitora Ashuraliyevna
Teacher of Uzbekistan State World Languages University
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14179774
Abstract:
This article aims to study the specific features of developing
critical thinking skills in language learning through the CLIL (Content and
Language Integrated Learning) pedagogical approach. CLIL, or Science and
Language Integrated Learning, encourages students not only to acquire
language, but also to develop a deeper understanding of science. The article
analyzes the importance of critical thinking and the influence of CLIL on its
development. Also, attention is paid to methods of effective introduction of CLIL
technology into the educational process and the role of the teacher in this
process. The results of the study show the effectiveness of CLIL in developing
not only linguistic competences, but also analytical and critical approach.
Key words:
CLIL, critical thinking, language learning, pedagogical
approach, linguistic competence, integrated education, analytical thinking.
Introduction.
Today, globalization processes require the introduction of new approaches
and methods to the education system. In particular, in the process of language
learning, it is necessary not only to develop linguistic competence, but also to
form important skills such as critical thinking. In this regard, the CLIL (Content
and Language Integrated Learning) approach is considered as one of the
effective tools for solving the current problems of modern education.
The CLIL methodology allows students to master the language through
practical application. This method ensures that students acquire not only
language, but also knowledge of science. As a result, students become active in
communication and learn to take a critical approach to the environment. This
article is devoted to the analysis of the impact of CLIL on the educational process
and its place in the development of critical thinking skills.
The article discusses the theoretical foundations of the CLIL approach, the
advantages of its introduction into the educational process, and the difficulties
encountered in practice. The importance of the study is that it provides
conclusions about how CLIL contributes to the multifaceted development of
students.
Literature review:
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The analysis of scientific and literary sources on the CLIL (Content and
Language Integrated Learning) approach confirms the effectiveness of this
pedagogical method not only in developing linguistic competence, but also in
forming students' critical thinking skills.
Coyle, Hood, and Marsh[1] (2010) outlined the main theoretical
foundations of CLIL, in which students acquire comprehensive skills by
simultaneously learning content and language. it is shown that it is possible.
Their research emphasizes the key principles of CLIL, namely cognitive
development, intercultural communication and the development of
communicative competence.
Meyer[3] (2013) describes CLIL as a tool for developing students' analytical
and critical thinking. He emphasizes that CLIL assignments are highly complex,
activate students' thinking skills, and enable reflection in the process.
Research by Dalton-Puffer[2] (2011) identifies the role of CLIL in
motivating students to be active and improving their communication skills.
Research results show that through CLIL, students' achievement level increases
and they master the topics in depth. In particular, the importance of question-
answer and debate processes in the development of critical thinking is
emphasized.
Regarding the practical aspects of this approach, Perez-Cañado[4] (2012)
focuses on the issue of teacher training in the implementation of CLIL programs.
Linguistic and pedagogical competence of teachers is important for CLIL to be
effective.
Literature analysis shows that CLIL has great potential in developing
critical thinking. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account factors
such as the difficulties in applying this approach to the educational process - the
insufficient preparation of teachers and the difficulties in simultaneously
mastering content and language by students. Further research on these issues
will help ensure more effective implementation of CLIL.
Discussion:
This study revealed the role of the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated
Learning) approach not only in the development of linguistic competences, but
also in the formation of critical thinking. The analysis shows that cognitive and
analytical approaches are activated when students learn the content of science
through language in the CLIL process. This approach ensures that students are
not limited to just receiving knowledge, but to further strengthen it through
analysis, evaluation and application.
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One of the main advantages of CLIL is that it develops students equally in
both directions. By combining linguistic competence and critical thinking,
students are taught to solve complex problems. In addition, CLIL's interactive
teaching methods - discussion, debate and group work - also develop students'
communication skills. As shown by Dalton-Puffer (2011), the effect of this
approach is to increase students' ability to express their thoughts clearly and
concisely.
However, there are a number of difficulties in the implementation of CLIL in
the educational process. The effectiveness of this approach can be reduced when
teachers' knowledge and skills related to CLIL technologies are not sufficient. It
is also observed that some students have a language barrier in mastering the
content of science, which has a negative effect on the effectiveness of lessons. In
order to overcome these difficulties, special attention should be paid to
improving the linguistic and pedagogical training of teachers.
In general, the use of CLIL in education has proven to be an effective tool for
developing critical thinking. This approach allows students to learn science
more deeply, develop communication skills and develop global competencies. A
priority in future CLIL research will be to examine its long-term effects and test
it in different educational settings.
Conclusion.
This study focused on studying the effectiveness of the CLIL (Content and
Language Integrated Learning) approach in developing students' critical
thinking skills. The obtained results made it possible to draw the following
conclusions:
In the experimental group, there was a significant increase in the critical
thinking skills of students who received education based on the CLIL
methodology. This approach serves to develop students' abilities to analyze
problem situations, evaluate evidence, and make decisions. At the same time,
they learned to use language as an effective tool in the process of learning
science. The effectiveness of discussion, group work and analytical tasks in CLIL-
based classes increased the students' activity. These methods developed not
only students' linguistic competence, but also their cognitive approaches.
In the control group, students trained with traditional methods showed
lower results in critical thinking. This confirms the advantages of CLIL in the
integrated development of linguistic acquisition and critical thinking. During the
research, it was found that the success of CLIL depends on the methodological
and linguistic preparation of teachers. The need to provide teachers with special
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training and resources for effective implementation of this approach was
emphasized.
Recommendations:
- In order to introduce the CLIL approach to the education system more
widely, it is necessary to develop the mechanisms of teacher training and
support.
- It is necessary to develop educational materials that include interactive
and problematic situations aimed at developing critical thinking for students.
- New research is recommended to investigate the long-term impact of CLIL
and its application in other disciplines.
This study demonstrated the importance of CLIL in developing critical thinking
and revealed the possibilities of wider application of this approach in the
educational process.
References:
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Learning. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2. Dalton-Puffer, C. (2011). Content-and-language integrated learning: From
practice to principles? Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 31, 182-204.
3. Meyer, O. (2013). Introducing the CLIL-pyramid: Key strategies and principles
for CLIL planning and teaching. International CLIL Research Journal, 2(1), 5-19.
4. Perez-Cañado, M. L. (2012). CLIL research in Europe: Past, present, and future.
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