Study of the satisfaction by age and gender of secondary school students with the integrated learning of Basketball and English language through a Non-linear Pedagogy

Abstract

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is increasingly being researched and developed in Spain. This system is based on combining the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in a realistic context, which makes the use of language functional, with numerous studies showing the benefits of this type of content combination. The aim of the study is to analyze the differences in the effect of this type of learning in relation to the gender or ages of the students participating in such programs. The sample selected for the study was 46 students, with an average age of 13.39 years, corresponding to the 2nd and 4th years of secondary education. The SSI-BPE (Sport Satisfaction Instrument in Bilingual Physical Education) questionnaire was used to record the degree of student satisfaction. The results indicate that the bilingual teaching modality in PE classes for the development of content related to the sport of basketball is associated with an increase in satisfaction and enjoyment of the classes. However, it appears that this motivation decreases with age.