LT1063 To develop subject literacy in chemistry for grades 7-9 and upper secondary school through content and language integrated learning (CLIL) 3.0 credits

The course is designed to help the participants develop the skills needed to successfully employ a content- and language-integrated learning (CLIL) approach in order to create an inclusive and supporting learning environment.

The course gives an introduction to the development of the literacy of the chemistry subject in multilingual school environments.

The course is conducted online, with assignments and seminars.

After passing the course, the student shall be able to:

1. Explain the importance of the language for developing knowledge and language in chemistry education.

2. Identify and discuss the linguistic characteristics and the requirements specific to the chemistry subject in order for all pupils, irrespective of linguistic background, to be able to express and display their knowledge using a relevant and subject-specific language.

3. Plan and carry out teaching in the chemistry subject with a content- and language-integrated learning (CLIL) approach in order to create an inclusive and supporting learning environment.

4. Reflect on experiences of content- and language-integrated learning in order to improve teaching practice, promote continuous professional development and improve the pupils' learning outcomes.

Teaching degree in chemistry.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LEXA - Continous assessment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

All assessment modules passed. Selected parts of the course may require compulsory attendance. Any compulsory attendance will be made clear to participants in the course memo provided at the beginning of the course.

Examination format and detailed grading criteria and assignments should be described in the course memo before the start of the course

Charlotte Hurdelbrink

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.