Content and Language Integrated Scientific Modelling: A Novel Approach to Model Learning

The relevance of English language competencies in authentic, discipline-specific contexts at school is increasingly acknowledged outside English-speaking countries. Since any understanding complex scientific problems requires the combination literacy with other competencies, such as modelling, appropriate application Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) great importance. present study focuses on an established, hands-on outreach genetic education module DNA structure, which it extends a bilingual adaption to examine influence non-CLIL CLIL learning students’ modelling skills model understanding. When comparing learners ( n = 149) 316), former received higher scores assessment model-related self-evaluation sheets built better models. We also found that achieved temporary knowledge “DNA model” and, for evaluation, were more reflective determining similarities differences between their hand-crafted commercial model. However, performed sketches They used different approaches develop models conceptualize integral components models, reflected advanced conclude influences qualities levels, by fostering practice, particular,