Theory and Practice of CLIL

Program Overview

Theory and Practice of CLIL

Overview

This course is tailored for language teachers aiming to advance their Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) skills. Gain insights into international best practices, create a digital portfolio for reference and dissemination, and improve personal English language skills.

Course Objectives

• To familiarise participants with key concepts and issues in CLIL and to share international best practice techniques
• To help develop their teaching techniques and confidence in teaching subjects through English and to examine the impact on teaching of recent pedagogical developments including developments in classroom technology
• To cover a variety of school subjects including geography, history, science and art with a focus on methods of making the subjects accessible through English
• To examine the theoretical principles underpinning CLIL in such a way that they will be applicable to practice at primary and secondary level
• To develop and consolidate participants’ own language skills
• To establish contacts between teachers from a variety of European backgrounds and facilitate future networking among these professionals

Course Outcomes

• Increased confidence in using a variety of teaching techniques, including new technology developments, which are transferable to a range of curriculum subjects at primary or secondary level
• Greater awareness and understanding of international best practice techniques in the area of CLIL including the area of assessment in the CLIL classroom
• Digital portfolio of CLIL lesson plans and projects for the CLIL classroom to act as a reference for implementing new techniques in their schools and also as an aid to disseminating the project to colleagues
• Enhancement of personal English Language skills
• Greater understanding of students’ needs and improved learner outcomes for their students
• Enhancement of personal English language skills
• Improved learner outcomes for their students
• Sharing of experience and knowledge with professionals from a range of European countries
• Knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development

Course Details

Locations

• Dublin
• London (for closed groups)

English Levels

• Upper Intermediate-Advanced

Duration

• One Week or Two Weeks

What’s Included?

• Key concepts of CLIL
• Practical activities and teaching methods
• Intensive English tuition
• Linguistic, strategic, and pragmatic competences
• Fluency development

Pricing and Fees

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course, "Theory and Practice of CLIL," is a specialized CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) teacher training program designed for language teachers, particularly those teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). The program aims to improve participants' CLIL teaching methods and classroom practices. The course objectives are to familiarize participants with key CLIL concepts and international best practices; develop their teaching techniques and confidence in teaching subjects through English, considering recent pedagogical developments (including classroom technology); cover various school subjects (geography, history, science, and art) focusing on making them accessible through English; examine the theoretical principles underpinning CLIL applicable to primary and secondary levels; develop and consolidate participants' English language skills; and establish contacts between teachers from various European backgrounds. The expected outcomes include increased confidence in using diverse teaching techniques (including new technology), greater awareness of international best practices in CLIL (including assessment), a digital portfolio of CLIL lesson plans and projects, enhanced personal English language skills, improved learner outcomes for students, and experience sharing with European professionals. The course is one to two weeks long and offered in London (for closed groups) or Dublin. It requires an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency.

Outline:

The course content includes key CLIL concepts, practical activities and teaching methods, intensive English tuition, development of linguistic, strategic, and pragmatic competences, and fluency development. The course covers a variety of school subjects including geography, history, science, and art, with a focus on methods of making these subjects accessible through English. The course duration is either one or two weeks. However, the creation of a digital portfolio of CLIL lesson plans and projects is mentioned as a course outcome, suggesting this portfolio may serve as a form of assessment.

Teaching:

The course uses a hands-on approach blending theory and practice. Teaching methods include lectures and practical activities. However, the improved CLIL skills and enhanced English proficiency gained are implicitly beneficial for career advancement in teaching.

Other:

The course is tailored for TEFL educators aiming to advance their Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and TEFL skills. Participants engage in a cross-cultural exchange with professionals across Europe, exploring native-speaking history and culture, and exploring Erasmus+ for further professional development. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of completion and a digital skills portfolio showcasing their CLIL methodology expertise. The course is ideal for upper-intermediate to advanced English levels.