CLIL Essentials: Content and Language Integrated Learning (Barcelona, Spain)

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Third-party on-site course

CLIL Essentials: Content and Language Integrated Learning (Barcelona, Spain)

CLIL stands for Content and Language Integrated Learning. That means students learn the content of any subject in a language that is different from their native language. CLIL has emerged in European education scene as an effective method to empower students’ foreign language skills while covering traditional lesson contents.

Published on: 22.02.2024

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Spain , Cataluña , Barcelona

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Description

The "CLIL Essentials" course is a dynamic and hands-on Erasmus+ professional development program designed for teachers who seek practical expertise in integrating content and language using the CLIL approach. This course equips educators with the fundamental knowledge and practical strategies to effectively integrate content and language in their classrooms using the CLIL approach.

You will explore the core principles of CLIL pedagogy, gaining insights into how to seamlessly blend language learning with subject-based instruction. Throughout the course, you will engage in immersive and practical learning experiences, focusing on real-world applications of CLIL pedagogy.

By the end of the course, you will have gained practical expertise in implementing CLIL, enabling you to create engaging and language-rich classrooms. This course equips educators with the tools and confidence to maximise student engagement, foster bilingual proficiency, and establish meaningful cross-curricular connections, ensuring that their CLIL practice is both effective and practical.

Course Program

Pre-registration

Course Category: Arts and Languages

Related Courses: Innovative Approaches in Teaching Languages, English Language Essentials for Teachers and Adult Educators

You can also directly contact us by email: info@euromentor.es

Learning objectives

Comprehensive understanding of the principles and theoretical foundations of CLIL, including the benefits of integrating content and language instruction.

Integrate language instruction within subject-based lessons, fostering active learning and engagement.

Designing CLIL Lesson Plans: developing the skills to design well-structured CLIL lesson plans that effectively combine content and language objectives.

Exploring a variety of assessment methods suitable for evaluating both content mastery and language acquisition within the CLIL context

Cross-Curricular Connections: exploring ways to establish meaningful cross-curricular connections within CLIL lessons, enabling students to make connections between different subject areas

Promoting Bilingual Proficiency: developing strategies to support bilingual proficiency and language development in students, enabling them to become confident communicators in both the target language and the content area

Methodology & assessment

Methodology:

Interactive Workshops: The course employs a hands-on approach, featuring interactive workshops, group discussions, and collaborative activities.
Peer Learning: Participants engage in peer-to-peer learning, benefiting from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their fellow educators.
Practical Application: The training emphasises the practical application of concepts learned.

Assessment:

Formative Assessment: Continuous assessment methods are employed throughout the course, including quizzes, group presentations, and reflective journals.
Final Project: Participants are required to develop a final project that incorporates the knowledge and skills gained during the course.
Course Evaluation: At the end of the course, participants are asked to complete an evaluation form, offering insights into the effectiveness of the training program.

Certification details

Our courses are in line with the Erasmus+ Quality standards for courses under Key Action 1 (learning mobility of individuals) Participants are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the course sessions. Additionally, active engagement and participation in group discussions and practical activities are encouraged to enhance the learning experience. Upon the successful completion of the training course, participants will obtain;

Certificate of Attendance: includes the name of the participant and the trainer, the location, the dates, learning hours and competences acquired.
Learning Agreement(s)
Europass Mobility Document(s)

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro
Package contents:

Course

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more