The Integration of Biology Content Lessons in the English Curriculum through

8. RESULTS
For the analysis of the data gathered through this project the researchers focused on 
the three common aspects present in the set of reflections which are professional 
growth, students’ responses and linguistic outcomes part of the teaching-learning 
process. By analyzing these aspects the researches can reflect on possible results of 
the project. For this set of reflections it was used reflection IN and ON action stated by 
Schön
, 1983. Moreover, the assessment component was measure focused on the 
students English language proficiency and the Biology content knowledge. However, as 
the main focused of this project was the implementation of Soft CLIL, the most relevant 
aspect in the assessment stage was the students’ improvement related to their English 
language proficiency. In this sense, the assessment stage provided different artifacts 
that are evidence of the implementation and the development of this project. 
8.1 Professional growth and teaching skills 
Regarding the professional growth, the implementation of CLIL approach with 8
th
graders, provided to the researchers the possibility to increase their repertoire of 
activities in order to engage and motivate students through the learning process. 
Moreover, the implementer increased his ability to create rapport with students 
providing them a relaxing atmosphere, and providing them spaces to participate during 
the class. In the same line, the participant/observer increased his skills to reflect on the 
classes observed in an objective way. 

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Cooperation
Another important aspect to mention is the commitment showed by both the English and 
biology teachers from the institutions towards the project and the researchers. The 
constant updates and suggestions given by the English teacher were fundamental in the 
planning of the lessons. On the other side, the weekly training provided by the biology 
teacher on each topic made researchers’ work easier. And the time, space and 
autonomy provided this teacher made possible the most natural environment for the 
development of the project.
Issues
Nevertheless; this project faced some issues especially due to institutional matters such 
as two strikes and one implementation session of less than 45 minutes. This resulted 
exceeding the deadline expected to implement. Nonetheless, this was an anticipated 
problem the researchers had taken into consideration.