
CLIL- Practical Methodology for teachers working with CLIL - 1 week
This 1 week course introduces you to the principles of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing) and analyses CLIL teaching techniques, including practical ways of integrating CLIL into a classroom teaching environment. During this course, teachers will look at the 5 Cs of CLIL, scaffolding for learners, multimodality, assessment, and teaching aids in CLIL.
Description
The main aim of this course is to explore the dimensions and approach of CLIL teaching. During this one-week course the 5 Cs of CLIL will be presented, explored and discussed, leading to the design of a lesson. Other areas such as cognition and thinking skills, scaffolding, multimodality and using aids for teaching CLIL will be introduced, Assessment will also be examined on this course.
You will have ample opportunity to try out all of these tools as all our courses are designed to be hands-on and practical. You will be expected to take an active role in all sessions, maximising your use of English, and collaborating together with your fellow trainees to create your own resources.
During our group discussions, you will have the opportunity to share CLIL activities that you have created, and also to provide feedback to each other.
You will be asked to reflect upon the training received and you will come up with a Personal Development Action Plan, selecting tools and activities you would like to try out in your own classes.
ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing objectives
To explore the dimensions of CLIL and get an overview of the application of this discipline
To review practical areas such as the 5 Cs of CLIL, cognition and thinking skills, scaffolding and assessment for CLIL
To enable teachers to design dual-purpose learning materials
To experience the cultural heritage of Malta with its bilingual linguistic environment
Methodology & assessment
The theory underpinning CLIL is discussed and each of the 5 Cs addressed and explored thoroughly.
Assessment is discussed and participants will set up their own assessment grids.
CLIL Methodology is explored, analysed and discussed, developing the participants’ use of their communication skills in English.
Teachers are asked to reflect on the activities, inviting discussion with regard to their own knowledge & skills, their approach to teaching today’s students, and on adaptation of the course materials to their teaching & learning situations & contexts.
Exchange of participants’ CLIL experiences and pedagogical knowledge is encouraged through networking and discussion.
Participants’ own language skills are developed and feedback given where appropriate.
Participants are also introduced to appropriate websites related to the further development of their teaching skills & personal professional development.
Follow Up
The course ends with an evaluation session, where teachers are asked to reflect upon the value of the knowledge gained on the course.
They are also encouraged in this session to come up with a Personal Development Action Plan, and select activities which they would like to try out in their own classes or projects.
Certification details
At the end of the course a signed certificate is handed confirming participation on this course and presenting an overview of all modules carried out during the course. Each certificate will also state exact training days and number of hours on which each trainee has participated.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalOther
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ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing time:20-25 hours
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