Practitioner inquiry on monkeypox virus and AI through Content and Language-Integrated Learning (CLIL) in higher education

Abstract

This study explores the integration of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) into higher education across disciplines in Türkiye and Albania to enhance students' content knowledge and English language skills. In the first phase, face-to-face interviews and classroom observations were conducted with undergraduate nursing, veterinary medicine, mechanical, and industrial engineering students at a state university in Türkiye (n=80),focusing on learning and sharing accurate information. This study was then replicated in Albania with undergraduate stomatology and nursing students (n=70) and first-year economic informatics students at a state university (n=30). Findings revealed increased motivation, improved discipline-specific knowledge, and enhanced English proficiency among students in both contexts. The results highlight the effectiveness of CLIL in promoting interdisciplinary learning, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students to address global challenges. This approach shows strong potential for adaptation across diverse educational contexts.