ContentBased Instruction
Content-Based Instruction (CBI) is an educational approach that integrates subject matter content, such as science or social studies, with language learning, specifically English Language Learning. It focuses on using authentic materials and engaging tasks to teach both academic concepts and linguistic skills in a meaningful context. The aim is to foster students' ability to communicate effectively in English while acquiring new knowledge and understanding about various disciplines. CBI emphasizes the importance of comprehensible input and output, promoting interaction and collaboration among learners, and encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This approach is particularly useful for English Language Learners as it provides them with opportunities to use the language in real-world contexts and develop their communicative competence in a more authentic way.