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Preparing future primary school teachers for trilingual teaching with Clil technology
Preparing future primary school teachers for trilingual teaching with Clil technology

Author(s): Gulnaz Kydyrbayeva, Assel Stambekova, Urazgaliyeva Svetlana, Nurekeshova Gulsim, Matzhanova Gulvira
Subject(s): Language studies, Education, Foreign languages learning, Language acquisition, School education, Pedagogy
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); L2 writing; cohesion; coherence; lexical sophistication; CLIL technology; trilingual education; teacher competencies; teacher opinions;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the readiness of future primary school teachers for trilingual teaching with CLIL technology. Qualitative research method was used in the study. A semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers was used to collect the data. 160 teacher candidates studying at various universities in Kazakhstan in the 2020-2021 academic year participated in the research. As a result of the research, it was determined that the primary school teacher candidates' readiness for trilingual instruction with CLIL technology was insufficient. Research findings revealed the necessity of reorganizing the learning curricula in higher education programs in order for primary school teacher candidates to gain competence in the field of trilingual education with CLIL technology.

  • Issue Year: 13/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 617- 634
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English