The content-based instruction: is the teaching of languages through the content. Instead of going by the traditional current in teaching grammar rules and vocabulary as instruction framework based in the content to achieving teaching. Its main objective is simultaneous teaching of the subject and second language skills.
The CBI is a flexible way for the teaching of languages. Stryker and Leaver see it as a holistic approach in teaching second languages. The CBI must meet four basic characteristics: subject matter core, use of authentic text, learning of new information, and Needs of appropriate to specific students. This last one I consider to be the most important. Because education should be pertinent and focused on student needs. Socio-cultural and multicultural topics are necessary so that the student has the opportunity to learn about the realities of the world on par with the acquisition of a second language. I strongly agree with Stroller "Through content- based instruction, learners develop language skills while becoming more knowledgeable citizens of the word".
This is not a new teaching approach; its origins are from the year 1965 in Canada. Since that time has been used in various parts of the world to reach the EU.
The CBI is derived from various sources of support for theoretical degree of language, primarily Krashen and Swain. I really like what Krashen postulates about the student is more feasible to learn a second language through topics of interest and understandable rather than memorizing vocabulary and practice grammar rules. Supported by Swain theory where indicates that the student progressed through the content in second language acquisition at the same time have the possibility to use the new language in a productive manner both orally and in writing.
In my personal opinion learning vocabulary and grammar is extremely important and I think it should go hand in hand with CBI. By the content the student practices vocabulary and grammar in an integrated way, not in primordial.
There are three methods in the CBI. One method to implement the teachings of the CBI in the classroom is cooperative learning, easy to incorporate in the CBI. Several Theoretical support this method as Crandall and Keller Fathman, Slavin and others. This method is to form groups of 4 to 6 students to obtain information and do various tasks promoting peer support and teaching. According with Slavin this method promotes significantly student learning, shared goals and promotes individual responsibility, equal opportunity to achieve success. This method increases the motivation for learning, increases self-esteem in students and promotes collaboration between them. Give students more opportunities to participate with less pressure and gives them self-confidence. Besides the interaction among students plays a major role in the acquisition of a second language.
Learning strategies are most effective when incorporated into the regular curriculum as a consistent feature of content and language instruction.
The methodological approach extensive reading has been a beneficial and integral part of CBI. Through extensive reading on various topics the student will develop basic skills, expand vocabulary, gain more knowledge of the subject and greater motivation.
CBI is in support to the fields of cognitive and educational psychology. You can see in the following areas: cognitive learning theory, depth- of- processing research, discourse comprehension processing research, motivation, attribution and interest research, and expertise research.
Four models of teaching for CBI, designed for the needs and demands of different groups with educational purpose; Immersion education, sheltered courses, adjunct courses, theme- based models.
In summary this article caught my attention because I unknown about it. I really liked the way to teach students a second language through content, since it is well directed to student needs. Being this a practical and pertinent learning. Interestingly, through the content we develop the student's second language acquisition and through various methods involved are aspects of self-esteem, motivation, cooperative learning, and holistic way to develop our students. It covers all aspects of the child: cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and physical. The CBI is productive in the classroom.
Totally agree
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