Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) for gifted children: Music and English
In the article is considered the formation of an educational milieu for teaching gifted children by introducing elements of Content and Language Integrated Learning into the educational milieu on the example of an integrated lesson in Music and English. The article analyzes the "Three-ring model of giftedness" by J. Renzulli and its modification carried out by J. F. Feldhusen and K. Heller; the "theory of investment" in the creative process by R. Sternberg. As a part of the research, a Music and English lesson for students of the 2nd grade on the topic "New year" was developed using elements of the method of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), including musical and rhythmic exercises, chanting, dance, game activities. The authors of the article conclude that an interdisciplinary approach to building a creative educational milieu for teaching gifted children is effective, which contributes to expanding the range of the students’ individual opportunities.