CLIL Course
CLIL: Bridging Worlds Through Content and Language Integrated Learning
CLIL Course description
DESCRIPTION
CLIL is an innovative educational approach where subjects are taught in a foreign language, enhancing both content knowledge and language proficiency simultaneously. This course aims to provide educators with a comprehensive understanding of CLIL methodology, practical strategies for implementation, and the tools necessary to create an engaging and effective bilingual learning environment. Through interactive sessions, collaborative projects, and expert guidance, participants will develop the skills needed to successfully integrate content and language learning in their classrooms.
Participants will complete this course with a solid foundation in CLIL methodology and practical experience in designing and implementing CLIL lessons. They will be prepared to create dynamic and effective bilingual learning environments that enhance both content understanding and language proficiency. This training will empower educators to innovate in their teaching practices and support their students in becoming proficient in multiple languages.
Objectives of CLIL Course for teachers
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the principles and benefits of CLIL.
- Design and implement CLIL lesson plans that integrate content and language objectives.
- Develop strategies to support students’ language development within the content area.
- Utilize a variety of teaching resources and materials suitable for CLIL.
- Assess and evaluate student progress in both content knowledge and language skills.
- Address the challenges and opportunities specific to CLIL environments.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom culture that encourages language learning.
- Collaborate with peers to share insights, experiences, and best practices for nurturing emotional intelligence and effective communication in education.
- Exchange ideas, experiences, materials and cross-cultural practices between colleague.
- Improve language and communication skills.
- Increase international cooperation and intercultural awareness
Schedule for the CLIL Course
SCHEDULE
Day 1 / 09:00 -14:00: Introduction to CLIL
- Getting to know each other – Team building activities
- Challenges & hopes about the course
- Teacher, School, Country presentations
- Course Overview and Objectives
- Introduction to CLIL: History, principles, and benefits
- Understanding the 4Cs framework (Content, Communication, Cognition, Culture)
- Exploring different CLIL models and their applications
- Case studies of successful CLIL implementations
Day 2 / 09:00 -14:00: Designing CLIL Lessons
- Principles of CLIL lesson design
- Setting integrated content and language objectives
- Workshop: Designing a CLIL lesson plan
- Techniques for supporting language development within the content area
- Using scaffolding to aid comprehension and production
- Activity: Developing language support activities for a CLIL lesson
Day 3 / 09:00 -14:00: Resources and Materials for CLIL
- Criteria for choosing appropriate CLIL resources
- Adapting existing materials for CLIL purposes
- Hands-on activity: Evaluating and adapting educational resources
- Developing original CLIL materials
- Incorporating multimedia and technology in CLIL lessons
- Workshop: Creating and sharing CLIL teaching materials
Day 4 / 09:00 -14:00: Implementing CLIL in the Classroom
- Strategies for managing a CLIL classroom
- Encouraging student participation and interaction
- Activity: Role-playing classroom scenarios
- Assessing content knowledge and language skills
- Formative and summative assessment techniques
- Workshop: Designing assessment tools for CLIL
Day 5 / 09:00 -14:00: Addressing Challenges and Reflecting on Practice
- Common challenges and solutions in CLIL implementation
- Participants develop a comprehensive CLIL lesson or unit plan
- Presentations and peer feedback
- Course wrap-up, reflections, and certificate awarding ceremony
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- DURATION
5 days – 25 hours
* Please contact us for 7, 10, 14, 21 days courses!
- FEE
* Materials, certificates and cultural activities included!
- SESSIONS
*Other course days are available, please ask for specific dates.
- MÁLAGA, SP
13.01.2025 – 17.01.2025
31.03.2025 – 04.04.2025 – confirmed
01.09.2025 – 05.09.2025
08.12.2025 – 12.12.2025
- AMSTERDAM, NL
Dates to be confirmed
* Our teacher training courses can fully be funded by Erasmus+ program.
* Please contact us for all inclusive options or specific services depending on your needs and preferences.
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