Journal of Immersion and Content-Based Language Education
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Language Learning Through Immersion
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL):
The journal emphasizes research on CLIL, which integrates content learning and language instruction. This approach is vital for understanding how language proficiency develops alongside academic content knowledge. - Bilingual Education and Immersion Programs:
A core area of focus is on various immersion programs and bilingual education models, examining their effectiveness, challenges, and outcomes for diverse learner populations. - Pedagogical Practices and Teacher Development:
The journal addresses the pedagogical strategies employed by teachers in bilingual and immersion settings, including their beliefs, practices, and professional development needs. - Assessment and Evaluation:
Research on assessment practices in immersion and CLIL contexts is highlighted, focusing on how these assessments can be tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners. - Sociocultural Dynamics in Language Learning:
The journal explores the sociocultural factors that impact language learning, including the emotional experiences of learners within various educational settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainable Development in Language Education:
There is a growing interest in integrating sustainability concepts into language education, highlighting the relevance of environmental and social issues in curriculum design. - Minority Language Education:
Research focusing on the education of minority language speakers and the assessment of their needs in immersion contexts has gained traction, emphasizing equity and access in language education. - Translanguaging Practices:
The exploration of translanguaging as a pedagogical strategy is emerging, where educators and learners leverage multiple languages for enhanced understanding and communication. - Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Language Learning:
Recent studies are increasingly examining the cognitive processes and emotional dynamics involved in language learning, recognizing their critical role in student engagement and success. - Digital Tools and Resources in Language Education:
There is a noticeable rise in research examining the impact of digital tools and resources on language learning and teaching, particularly in immersive and content-based settings.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Instruction Models:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing on traditional language teaching methods that do not incorporate immersion or content-based approaches, as the field increasingly favors innovative, integrated methodologies. - General Language Acquisition Studies:
Research that solely addresses language acquisition without the context of immersion or content-based instruction has become less prevalent, indicating a shift towards more contextualized studies. - Focus on Monolingual Contexts:
The journal's content suggests a decreasing emphasis on studies that examine language instruction in strictly monolingual settings, as the trend moves towards multilingual and multicultural educational practices.
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