CLIL in Science lessons at primary school

The diploma thesis focuses on content and language integrated learning (CLIL). Specifically, it examines the use of this method in teaching Science (Prvouka) at the primary school level, integrating it with the English language, and explores the possibilities of its application in everyday pedagogical practice as well as in a broader educational context. The theoretical part provides an introduction to the CLIL methodology and its historical development. It deals with the specific features of CLIL instruction, such as its goals, principles, and different forms of implementation. Furthermore, it discusses the strategies and activities used in CLIL lessons, including issues related to the creation and availability of teaching materials, student assessment, and teacher preparation. It also outlines the benefits and potential risks associated with using the CLIL approach in school settings and considers possibilities for its further development in the future. The practical part aims to describe how CLIL is applied in Science lessons at a selected school, what teaching methods and activities are used, and how both sides of the teaching process - teachers and students - perceive this integration in terms of attractiveness, benefits, and effectiveness. The research takes the form of a case study, and data...