PlayingCLIL, a new game-based methodology using drama pedagogy

[EN]Linguistic immersion programs are increasing nowadays. The concept of being bilingual, that started being used by schools for the elite in the 19th century, and that in the mid- 20th century became an educational option, has given raise to CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), a methodology through which students work in a bilingual environment, acquiring knowledge of curricular subject and developing their competences in a foreign language. In this teaching context started a new European project called PlayingCLIL. Six partners from different European countries (Germany, United Kingdom, Spain and Romania) are working in this project. Our main aim is to develop a new methodology to learn a foreign language combining elements from the pedagogic drama (interactive games) with the CLIL classroom. At present we are testing the games in different schools and high schools and we are compiling the results to be collected in a handbook (printed and e-book).

Uso de textos musicales (canciones) en la enseñanza del inglés

[ES]El presente artículo de investigación tiene como objetivo principal evaluar cómo el uso de los textos musicales –canciones, como popularmente se conocen– influye en el aprendizaje del inglés como lengua extranjera. Una investigación llevada a cabo con estudiantes de una clase de 2º de ESO nos ha servido para confirmar las hipótesis que en un principio teníamos en lo concerniente a la adquisición de las ocho competencias básicas mediante tareas en las clases de lengua inglesa. Así, el diseño de rúbricas con unos criterios e instrumentos de evaluación específicos nos ha permitido evaluar el grado de adquisición de competencias básicas concretas. [EN]This paper focuses on the impact that the use of music texts –commonly referred to with the term ‘songs’– has on students in teaching English as a foreign language. Through a survey carried out with students of a 2nd year class of Spanish Secondary Education, our initial assumptions in terms of acquisition of key competences in English learning were validated. in acquiring specific key competences by using tasks, rubrics –consisting of detailed assessment criteria and tools– were designed and implemented as the assessment method in order for students to successfully attain specific learning objectives.

¿Cómo ven los maestros en formación la futura evaluación estandarizada a través de tabletas digitales?

[ES]El campo de la evaluación va adquiriendo una importancia progresiva en España. Hasta hace pocos años los estudiosos de la especialidad eran pocos en nuestro país y aun hoy, en el campo de las lenguas extranjeras, el número de investigadores es pequeño. Una de las áreas donde la evaluación de lenguas extranjeras en España se ha fijado recientemente es la de la ubiquidad. Proyectos como PAULEX Universitas y más recientemente OPENPAU han puesto de manifiesto la necesidad del uso de dispositivos móviles para la realización de pruebas estandarizadas. [EN]The field of evaluation is acquiring growing importance in Spain . Until recently scholars specialty were few in our country and even today, in the field of foreign languages , the number of researchers is small. One area where the assessment of foreign languages in Spain has been recently set is that of ubiquity. Projects like PAULEX Universitas and more recently OPENPAU have revealed the necessity of the use of mobile devices for conducting standardized tests.