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'''Content-Based Instruction''' ('''CBI''') is a significant approach in [[language education]] (Brinton, Snow, & Wesche, 1989). CBI is designed to provide second-language learners instruction in content and language.

Historically, the word ''content'' has changed its meaning in language teaching. Content used to refer to the methods of [[Grammar translation|grammar-translation]], [[Audio-Lingual Method|audio-lingual methodology]] and [[vocabulary]] or sound patterns in dialog form. Recently, content is interpreted as the use of subject matter as a vehicle for second or foreign language teaching/learning.

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==Motivating students==

Keeping [[student]]sstudents motivated and interested are two important factors underlying content-based instruction. [[Motivation]] and interest are crucial in supporting student success with challenging, informative activities that support success and which help the student [[Learning|learn]] complex skills (Grabe & Stoller, 1997). When students are motivated and [[Attention|interested]] in the material they are learning, they make greater connections between topics, elaborations with learning material and can [[Recollection|recall]] information better (Alexander, Kulikowich, & Jetton, 1994: Krapp, Hidi, & Renninger, 1992). In short, when a student is [[intrinsic motivation|intrinsically motivated]] the student achieves more. This in turn leads to a perception of success, of gaining positive attributes which will continue a circular learning pattern of success and interest. Krapp, Hidi and Renninger (1992) state that, "situational interest, triggered by environmental factors, may evoke or contribute to the development of long-lasting individual interests" (p. 18). Because CBI is student centered, one of its goals is to keep students interested and motivation high by generating stimulating content instruction and materials.

==Active student involvement==

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|last=Amber, Page, Melissa

|title=Motivating Students through Power and Choice

|journal=English Journal

|volume=100

|issue=1

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==Conclusion==

The integration of language & content teaching is perceived by the European Commission as "an excellent way of making progress in a foreign language". CBI effectively increases learners' English language proficiency & teaches them the skills necessary for the success in various professions.

With CBI, learners gradually acquire greater control of the English language, enabling them to participate more fully in an increasingly complex academic & social environment.