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Multimodal Teaching Toolkit
Resources and Ideas for Teaching Content through English
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- Define the learning objective and key concept.
- Identify possible language demands, including key vocabulary.
- Select one or more modes that support understanding.
- Ask students to interact with the content, not merely consume it.
- Provide an opportunity for students to create, explain, or apply.
- Check understanding and provide feedback.
- Reflect on which multimodal combination worked best.
| If your goal is to… | Try… |
|---|---|
| Introduce a new concept | Short video + guiding questions |
| Support difficult English vocabulary | Visual glossary + examples + audio explanation |
| Check understanding quickly | Mentimeter / Quizizz / Educaplay |
| Generate many ideas | Padlet / digital whiteboard |
| Analyse a journal article | Shared Google Docs + structured reading guide |
| Develop academic speaking | Flip / recorded explanation / mini presentation |
| Explain complex relationships | Concept map / infographic / diagram |
| Encourage quieter students | Anonymous question board / reflection wall |
| Conduct international collaboration | Google Docs/Slides + Padlet + video meeting |
| Support independent practice | Video + reading + interactive quiz + reflection |
1.
British Council. (2021). The State of English as a Medium of Instruction in Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia. British Council.
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Coyle, D., Hood, P., & Marsh, D. (2010). CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning. Cambridge University Press.
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Mayer, R. E. (2021). Multimedia Learning (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
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Guichon, N., & McLornan, S. (2008). The effects of multimodality on L2 learners: Implications for CALL resource design. System, 36(1), 85–93.
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Kress, G. (2010). Multimodality: A Social Semiotic Approach to Contemporary Communication. Routledge.