Theory/Practice of CLIL
Theory/Practice of CLIL

Theory and Practice of CLIL
Share in international best practice techniques to deliver content lessons in English
This is a practical, hands-on, participative course. Our course aims to share international best practice techniques and is developed for teachers who need to deliver content lessons in English.
Our course delivery is a blend of lectures and practical activities based on CLIL methodology. Throughout the course, we encourage participants to reflect on their own practice, consider alternative practices and try out a variety of classroom activities through lesson planning, workshops and presentations.
Price from
525 €
Duration
One & Two weeks
Location
London, Dublin
English Level
Upper Intermediate
OID
Dublin - E10161024
More details
- Options
- Breakdown
- Objectives & Outcomes
- Sample Timetable
Options
Option 1
Theory and Practice of CLIL tuition only
Duration | One week | Two weeks | |
Dublin Course Code | TED 4.1 | TED 4.2 | |
Training lessons/hours | 25/18.75 | 50/37.5 | |
2023 Start Dates | 7 August | 7 August | |
Price | 525 € | 950 € |
Contact our sales team to find out about studying this course in London. Available for closed groups year-round.
Option 2
Language then Theory and Practice of CLIL
Choose one week of English tuition only (21 hours), followed by one week of Theory/Practice of CLIL (18.75 hours).
Duration | Two weeks |
Dublin Course Code | TED 5.2 |
Training lessons/hours | 53/39.75 |
2023 Start Dates | 31 July |
Price | 920 € |
Contact our sales team to find out about studying this course in London. Available for closed groups year-round.
Breakdown
Topics
Theory and Practice of CLIL
- 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
- Developing the writing skill in CLIL
- Project Based learning in the CLIL classroom
- Assessment in the CLIL classroom
- Practical applications for CLIL using film in the classroom
Intensive English
- Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities
- Pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar activities
- Class work includes individual, pair and group work, discussions, debates, project work, presentations, written tasks and listening exercises
- Each week a project topic is introduced to the class and students present their project work to the class at the end of the week
- Areas for improvement are addressed through revision sessions and progress tests
Competences
- Linguistic: Grammatical, lexical and phonological
- Strategic: Interaction, compensation and repair
- Pragmatic: Functional language and discourse management
Fluency Development
Asking for and giving information and opinions, expressing a point of view, persuading, agreeing and disagreeing
Objectives & Outcomes
Learning 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
Course outcomes
- 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
- Greater understanding of students’ needs and improved learner outcomes for their students
- Enhancement of personal English language skills
- Improved learner outcomes for their students
- Sharing of experience and knowledge with professionals from a range of European countries
- Increased knowledge of Irish history and culture
- Knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development
Sample Timetable
Timetables will vary depending on the course option. Below is a sample timetable of the two-week Theory and Practice of CLIL
Week 1
Weekend
Informal learning; Self-guided research and cultural visits with guidelines from Twin.
Week 2
Price from
525 €
Duration
One & Two weeks
Locations
London, Dublin
English Level
Upper Intermediate
OID
Dublin - E10161024