Designing CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning

Scope

An in depth look at CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)  – the methodologies, design and delivery of effective CLIL lessons.

ECVET points: 3.5

Target groups

All teachers and trainers in primary, secondary schools, vocational education schools and organizations, teaching English as foreign language or using English as the language of classroom communication so as to develop student levels of English to native or near native speaker levels.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of what CLIL is and isn’t, and the benefits it brings 
• Be able to work with the 4 C’s Conceptual Framework 
• Be able to apply Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels 
• Be able to use ‘Scaffolding’ effectively 
• Recognize barriers to CLIL & learn tips to overcome them  
• Be able to plan a CLIL lesson, to choose and create activities                
• Familiarization with activities which develop speaking and listening skills 
• Understanding of teacher’s role and the language needed to deliver a CLIL lesson 
• Familiarization with CLIL lesson assessment options

Methodology

The workshop uses presentation, case studies, videos, on-line sites, reading, discussions, individual and group activities.

Thematic units

• An introduction to CLIL: what it is and what it isn’t.
• Barriers to CLIL & Tips for overcoming them  
• Planning a CLIL lesson: choosing /creating activities.                
• Activities which develop speaking and listening skills 
• Delivering a CLIL lesson:  the teacher’s role and language 
• Assessing CLIL lessons: when, what and how?

Learning material

Printed materials including QR code links to references, videos and extra resources, and materials for in-class activities.

Cost

Tuition fee: 400 euro per person 

The cost includes the learning material and the certificates: Certificate of completion, Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Mobility.

The cost can be funded by Erasmus+ programme KA1 mobility of staff.

Cultural activities (optional)

Includes:

1. a walking tour of Piraeus and welcome dinner,

Indicative menu: Cretan salad, zucchini fritters, sausage, cretan grilled cheese, cretan meat balls, pork slow roasted in the oven with sauce and herbs, served with mashed potatoes flavoured with mushroom truffle, traditional cretan pasta,  dessert, wine / raki

PRICE per person: 25 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

1. a guided tour of Athens, visit to Archaeological sites,

It includes: The Acropolis hill, Parthenon, the historical  area of Plaka & Monastiraki: 3 hours guided tour
COST: 150€ divided to the number of participants. No transport costs or entrance ticket to Acropolis Hill are included.

1. a common dinner in Athens,

Indicative menu: Feta wrapped with honey and sesame, greek salad, black eyed peas, octopus, calamari, cod croquettes, chicken strips, burger patties, orzotto with vegetables, wine and refreshments

PRICE per person: 30 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

The restaurants and menu may change depending on the availability and time of the year and the weather conditions.

The cost of local transportation and the entrance fees to sites and museums are not included.

Training sessions

Further information

Lila Anthopoulou, tel: +30 2104286227, e-mail: lila@idec.gr