Why not CLIL?

Course duration

Target audience

This course is addressed to English teachers and to teachers who teach a subject in English to not native English speakers. From primary to secondary school. 

Technical requirements

• Updated Internet navigator (such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, others)
• Text processor (open office writer, MS Word, others)
• PDF reader (for example, Acrobat Reader or Foxit Reader)
• Basic knowledge of ICT

Objectives

• As participant in this training course you are going to: ·         Acquire the theoretical knowledge of CLIL.

  ·         Know the principles of Bloom’s Theory.

  ·   Put into practice the CLIL method according the legal framework.

  ·         Create materials and resources to be used in class.

  ·         Use ITC tools in the classroom.

  ·   Reflect on teaching practice to integrate CLIL in your programming.

  ·         Qualify and train educators in handling CLIL.

   

Contents

Module 0: Introduction and updating.

• First contact with the computing platform and the course.

• Participants’ profile.

• Introductory meeting.

Module I: starting in CLIL and PBL

• What is CLIL?

• Why CLIL?

• Main points of PBL teaching.

• Creating a canvas plan for your unit.

Module II: Let’s start with the 4 C’s in CLIL: Content and communication

• The 4 C´s in CLIL

• Assessing prior knowledge.

• The KWL chart.

• Content and assessment for learning.

• Difference between formative and summative assessment.

• Communication in 3 parts.

• Techniques in CLIL communication.

• What scaffolding is and how to use scaffolding in the classroom.

• Teaching and Learning processes concept.

• Physical characteristics in a CLIL class: (displays, class distribution, grouping, timing).

• Cooperative learning techniques for improving the communication.

Module III: Evaluation and assessment

• Assessment importance in CLIL.

• Feedback in the classroom.

• Peer-to-peer feedback.

• Group feedback.

• Success criteria in CLIL.

• Assessment criteria and standards learning in rubrics.

• Self assessment in project.

Module IV: Click in CLIL: ICT resources.

• Digital resources in the web.

• How and when to use the digital resources.

• Let’s create digital resources.

• Final project.

Methodology

E learning methodology has its own characteristics, so it is very important you keep it in mind. E-learning is based on the idea of learning by practicing. It is very important to be active in all the forums and, of course, you should study and explore all the materials suggested. These materials will be given as text, videos, audios, slides and so on. At the beginning of each module, the trainers will send a message to the News Forum. This message will propose the module learning planning presentation with the specific objectives and the corresponding activities. It is strongly recommended to participate actively in the forums.

Our main goal is you learn and enjoy during the course. Your persistence and determination will be essential for success. Do not forget to work every day in an active way. We encourage you to be creative and explore the ICT. The tasks are prepared to be done in teams or individually. And if there would be any doubt please, let us know. We are here to help you, solve your hesitation and answer your questions.

Certification requirements