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Go-English (Geography and English) is a pilot project for 8th graders. The project is based on the CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) methodology that combines content learning and language learning. The objectives of the program are to promote English language skills through learning in English about geographical phenomena.
Sample unit: http://www.ourboox.com/books/unit-1-exploring/
More info: tammarshmerler@gmail.com
Last year, ninth graders from 22 schools around the country participated in the project. They received two additional hours per week to learn about Antarctica, floods, volcanoes and city planning. Students worked both individually and collaboratively on tasks such as building a shelter in Antarctica, designing cities and preparing a presentation about volcanoes. Special focus was given to using digital collaborative tools to present information.
To measure the language gains, students' performance on vocabulary and writing tests was assessed before and after the program. Teachers who participated in the program took a 30- hour online course, "Exploring the World through Content-Based Learning in the Middle School Classroom", to enrich their knowledge on ways to teach the geographical content. In 2019-20, the program will continue in 8th grade in 30 schools, connecting English and geography teachers in the same school.
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