Benefits of Content Based Instruction

1. Learners are exposed to a considerable amount of language through stimulating

content. Learners explore interesting content & are engaged in appropriate language-
dependent activities. Learning language becomes automatic.
2. CBI supports contextualized learning; learners are taught useful language that is
embedded within relevant discourse contexts rather than as isolated language
fragments. Hence students make greater connections with the language & what they
already know. This enhances the practical usability for the learners.
3. Complex information is delivered through real life context for the students to grasp
well & leads to intrinsic motivation.
4. In CBI information is reiterated by strategically delivering information at right time &
situation compelling the students to learn out of passion.
5. Greater flexibility & adaptability in the curriculum can be deployed to suit student’s
interest.
6. Content-based instruction is intended to foster the integration of language and
content, viewing “language as a medium for learning content and content as a
resource for learning and improving language” ( Stoller , 2002). The critical thinking and
creative skills of the students get enhanced and there is better opportunities for
employment where language abilities play an important role. Moreover, content -
based instruction improves a wider range of discourse skills than does traditional
language instruction notes the increasing demands for high levels of literacy in
languages other than English.

Achieving CBI’s Potential Benefits

How is the full impact of CBI to be achieved? It is clear that there is nothing automatic
about the amount of language and knowledge students acquire or the level of self-
confidence and motivation they develop in CBI courses. Much depends on (1) the
appropriateness of a given CBI program for a particular context and the relevance of
the CBI program to the language and content needs and interests of its clientele, (2)
the selection, preparation, and adaptation of appropriate materials as well as the type
and difficulty of assignments and (3) the type of adjustments and accommodations
made by the teacher to compensate students’ language limitations. Research has
started to direct its attention to these key areas and, although there is still much to
discover, has yielded some preliminary results.

Reference:

https://speakenglishgym.com/content-based-instruction.html

http://www.academia.edu/9527585/Content-Based_Instruction