TED4.1 Theory/Practice of CLIL (One Week)

Third-party on-site course

This course is of significant benefit to teachers of English and subject teachers with up to 2 years’ experience in the CLIL environment and who:
• need currently, or in the future, to deliver content lessons in English
• wish to share ideas on best practice methodologies with colleagues from across Europe.
Also suitable for trainers who are at the beginning of their CLIL training careers.

Last updated: 10.02.2025

Next upcoming session:

18.08.2025 - 22.08.2025

Ireland , Dublin , Dublin

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Description

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.
To promote awareness of contemporary Ireland

Preparation

Pre-course Preparative Modalities:

Needs Analysis
Pre-course information on free on-line resources
Pre-course cult

��Ƶing objectives

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
Sharing of experience with professionals from a range of European countries
Increased knowledge of Irish history and culture
Knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development

Methodology & assessment

Course Content
This is a practical, hands-on, participative course. The input sessions are a blend of lecture format and practical activities based on CLIL methodology. Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to reflect on their own practice, consider alternative practices and try out a variety of classroom activities through lesson planning, workshops and presentations.
Format
A 1 or 2-week course plus an optional afternoon cultural and social programme. ONE cultural weekend day visit included for courses of 2 weeks or more.
Course Topics (topics chosen by your tutor from those below)

Key Concepts and Principles of CLIL
Classroom language for teaching through English
CLIL lesson planning
Sample CLIL lessons
Designing materials using web tools
Sample CLIL Maths lesson.
Using listening texts in CLIL
Designing a CLIL lesson using Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy
Using listening texts in CLIL
Developing the writing skill in CLIL
Project Based learning in the CLIL classroom
Assessm

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Books and learning materials included
Administration for Erasmus+ enrolment included
Validation of Europass Certificate included

Certification details

In-House Certificate of Attendance

Europass Mobility validation if required

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

525

Euro
Course package content:

Tuition and related costs included

Accommodation (with or without meals) extra.
Cultural programme extra
Airport transfer extra
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Please check our general conditions for (a) cancellations with a minimum of 30 days advance notice, b) cancellations with less than 30 days advance notice:
c) Students who start but do not finish their programme will not be reimbursed any course fees.

For accommodation cancellations please check our general conditions:
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

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

Teacher Educator
��Ƶing time:

15-20 hours