Investigating the challenges and implications of CLIL methods for improving English language learners’ motivation at public sector universities of Sindh

Jam Khan  Muhammad; Tariq H.  Umrani; Rafiq  Memon

doi:10.47067/jlcc.v4i1.92

Authors

Jam Khan Muhammad
Tariq H. Umrani
Rafiq Memon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47067/jlcc.v4i1.92

Keywords:

CLIL method, CLIL implications, motivation, Challenges of CLIL, effect of CLIL

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of CLIL in two universities of Pakistan with the view to develop language learners’ motivation. In this research, qualitative research instruments was used to find the perceptions of engineering and science student respondents in terms of effects of CLIL on language learners’ motivation. The semi structured interviews with 8 student respondents were undertaken. The interviews were recorded by using audio recorder and were transcribed for further analysis. The analysis of this study is used through the technique of qualitative content analysis which is often considered as qualitative research approach. This study generated the most promising results in terms of the effects of CLIL in a Pakistani context. The results revealed that the use of CLIL can motivate learners to work independently in classroom and can develop their level of knowledge.

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