PRIMARY TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS CLIL INTEGRATION IN FAMILY AND FRIENDS TEXTBOOK SERIES
Vol. 135 No. 6B (2026), Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol. 135 No. 6B (2026)

PRIMARY TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS CLIL INTEGRATION IN FAMILY AND FRIENDS TEXTBOOK SERIES

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijssh.v135i6B.8116
Published 2026-07-27
Nguyên Thi Thanh Hao
Trieu Thi Trinh Primary School, Hochiminh City
Le Thi Thanh Hai
University of Foreign Languages and International Studies, Hue University
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Keywords

CLIL, teacher attitudes, primary education, Family and Friends National Edition, ABC model CLIL
thái độ của giáo viên
giáo dục tiểu học
Giáo trình Family & Friends
mô hình thái độ ABC

Abstract

This study surveyed the attitudes of 119 primary English teachers in Southern Vietnam towards the integration of the Content and Language Integration (CLIL) approach through the Family and Friends National Edition. A mix method was used; data were collected through a 24-item questionnaire based on the 4Cs framework (Content, Communication, Cognition, Culture) and analyzed according to the ABC model (Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive), combined with semi-structured interviews. The quantitative results showed that teachers generally had positive attitudes towards the CLIL approach, demonstrated by high Mean values ​​in all three components, but there was still a certain variation between groups of teachers, reflected by high SD indexes. Qualitative data revealed three key themes that influenced teachers’ attitudes and readiness for implementation: (1) the attractiveness and relevance of CLIL topics, (2) teachers’ scaffoldings and their emphasis on the four pillars (4Cs) and (3) issues related to policy and implementation. The findings showed that teachers’ attitudes were closely linked to the feasibility of CLIL implementation; in particular, the sustainability of integration depended on ongoing professional development, clear pedagogical guidance, and appropriate institutional support from management.

https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijssh.v135i6B.8116
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