The Bridge CLIL volume 1 | Page 51

T E A C H I N 101 G THROUGH A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Subject knowledge Qualified teachers should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, concepts and skills of their specialist subjects and of the suitability of these subjects for CLIL. Subject application Qualified teachers should be able to: • produce coherent lesson plans which will take account of CLIL objectives, needs and specificity • more specifically, plan and organise lessons in such a way as to keep take into account the linguistic and cognitive demands that the various activities carried out in the L2 require • ensure continuity and progression within the content subject and the foreign or second language involved, and maintain the integration between both • employ a range of teaching strategies appropriate to the age, language competence, general ability and attainment level of learners • present subject content in clear, contextualised language and in a stimulating and interactive manner • contribute to the development communication skills of learners’ language and • demonstrate ability to select and use appropriate resources, including information technology.