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	Experiencing content-based-instruction as an adult learner Access this item. Title Experiencing content-based-instruction as an adult learner Author Stadem, Judith Anne Published 2012 Subjects Language and languages -- Study and teaching Language learning and language teaching Adult education Community education Norwegian language -- Study and teaching Language arts -- Correlation with content subjects Location Archives PD2611.S73 2012 Notes Thesis (Master of Education in World Language Instruction)--Concordia College (Moorhead, Minn.), 2012. Rights Management Copyright owned by Judith Anne Stadem. Language English Abstract Content-based instruction (CBI) has gained popularity in the arena of second language acquisition for its practicality and effectiveness in teaching content and language simultaneously. Research has shown it to not only increase students' interest and motivation, but also achievement levels. This qualitative study explored the use of CBI with adult learners of Norwegian in a community education class. Interviews were used to find meaning in participants' experiences with CBI in order to ultimately determine the usefulness of CBI in this non-traditional setting. The interviews revealed ways that CBI may be used effectively to meet adult learners needs for safety: through a review of materials, the use of cognates, and by building on students' prior knowledge. The interviews also revealed how the use of authentic tasks and materials in CBI activities can contribute to an increased interest in the target culture and a strong sense of relevancy to what is being learned.
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