Discovering the Wonders of Science

Abstract

Introduction • Target learners: This textbook is designed for eleven to thirteen-year-old Korean EFL learners in private language institutions. Students’ language proficiency is expected to be at Level 3 developing according to the WIDA. • Purpose: This textbook aims to help students develop basic scientific knowledge and English language skills. As students learn scientific concepts, they are naturally exposed to an English-speaking environment and can improve their four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as their communication ability in English. In particular, students experience English not just as a subject but as an essential tool for communication, allowing them to experience the practical context of language use necessary in the global era. Furthermore, through learning scientific knowledge and conducting experiments in English, they can enhance their scientific vocabulary while fostering creativity and critical thinking in science. Method • Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Expected Outcomes • Students will be able to enhance their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) by engaging with scientific content presented in English. • Students will be able to expand their scientific vocabulary in English by learning scientific knowledge and participating in related activities. • Students will be able to develop creativity and critical thinking skills through scientific experiments and collaborative exploration of scientific concepts. • Students will be able to gain confidence in expressing scientific ideas and concepts in English through structured speaking and writing opportunities such as group discussions, presentations, and reporting findings.