CLIL Essentials

2.10 Consolidating learning and differentiation Participant worksheet

Why, who, when and what of consolidating learning

Why do it?

x to progress from one unit to another in a coursebook

x pass tests
x reactivate awareness
x learners need exposure to content and language a number of times and via a number of
different mediums before they really know it

When do you do it?

x as often as possible to monitor learners’ work carefully and see where there are holes
x regularly, as consolidation slots in your class routine
x during the lesson (beginning or end)
x after a unit or section of syllabus
x after a week’s teaching
x midway through a course
x before the midterm test
x at the end of the year

What are some of the features of consolidation activities?

x productive: involves speaking or writing

x covers a chunk of content/language
x fun activities to motivate learners
x short (noughts and crosses) or long (drama)
x competition is motivating

Who prepares materials for it?

x groups of learners for each other

x teachers
x coursebook writers
x other teachers
x previous exam writers

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