Application and Challenges of CLIL in English Language Oral Teaching in a Bilingual Fashion Design Course
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CLIL Pedagogy, Oral Teaching, Application and Challenges, Bilingual Fashion CourseAbstract
The study explores the application of CLIL in English language oral teaching within a bilingual fashion design course in China. This study will explore the challenges in applying CLIL as perceived by one teacher and six students provided in the semi-structured interviews. It highlights challenges in oral skills, vocabulary development, and professional knowledge. Findings suggest that simplifying grammar, emphasizing vocabulary, and providing sentence patterns can aid student communication. Among the pedagogical implications are the integration of CLIL in bilingual courses, increased teacher training in CLIL, and improved institutional support. Long-term studies are needed to evaluate CLIL’s sustained impact and application.
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