Empowering Classrooms: A Journey into Effective CLIL Implementation for Educators

Course Objectives

• Gain a solid understanding of the principles and key features of CLIL.
• Recognize the benefits of implementing CLIL in the classroom for both students and educators.
• Explore strategies for developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills within a CLIL framework.
• Acquire techniques for teaching subject-specific vocabulary and providing language support.

Schedule

Day 1:

• Definition and principles of CLIL.
• Historical background and development.
• Key features and components.
• Academic advantages for students.
• Language development in CLIL.
• Motivational aspects and engagement.

Day 2:

• Identifying language objectives.
• Determining content objectives.
• Aligning language and content goals.
• Identifying language objectives.
• Determining content objectives.
• Aligning language and content goals.

Day 3:

• Developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Strategies for language integration in various subjects.
• Techniques for teaching subject-specific vocabulary.
• Providing language support for students.

Day 4:

• Continuous assessment methods.
• Feedback and improvement strategies.
• Designing assessments that evaluate both content and language.
• Grading Considerations in CLIL.

Day 5:

• Strategies for effective implementation of CLIL in the classroom.
• Managing language challenges during instruction.
• Reflecting on personal teaching practices.
• Creating an action plan for incorporating CLIL.
• Resources and professional development opportunities for CLIL educators.
• Course evaluation and Feedback.