CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning
The aims of the course are to clarify the concept of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and to focus on specific areas of language development for classroom management and instruction.
| Provided by Direct English | |
| Course code | CLIL |
| Entry level | Intermediate (B1) |
| Course duration | 2 weeks |
| Total input | 42 hours + extra activities |
| Maximum Class Size: | 12 |
| Course Start Dates: | (Flexible) – ( Full time or Part time Options) |
Objectives
This two-week programme is aimed at secondary and Higher Education teachers and teacher trainers. It is beneficial to teachers who are currently or in the future planning to deliver their subjects, such as Geography, Maths and Science in English. The aim of the course is to clarify and focus on specific areas of language development for classroom management and instruction. We demonstrate teaching techniques which are transferable to a variety of subjects across the curriculum. We also show how published and authentic materials can be adapted for CLIL lessons.
Methodology
During the course, participants are exposed to a range of teaching practices and methodologies. This can include the following: demonstrations of lessons using CLIL methodology; adapting and exploiting texts in the context of CLIL; evaluation of published materials and resources and specifically tailored sessions on language improvement. The course includes daily practical sessions on preparing CLIL micro lessons and, in the second week, delivering these micro lessons to your trainer and peers in order to put learned methodology and new ideas to practical use straight away.
Follow-Up
All participants are encouraged to maintain contact with their colleagues from the course and to establish contacts with teachers from other countries and regions to share experiences and difficulties encountered. Also, participants should work on adapting and creating materials for use in the provision of CLIL lessons.
Sample Timetable
Please note that this is the outline of a typical course. Some units may alter in content.
Week 1
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
09:00-10:00 | Orientation and introduction. | Language improvement through CLIL: present verb forms | Phonology 1: word stress, sentence stress, rhythm | Language improvement through CLIL: past verb forms | Language improvement through CLIL: modality |
10:00-11.00 | Demonstration lesson(s) using CLIL methodology | Adapting and exploiting texts in the context of CLIL | Receptive skills 1: listening | Methodology for presenting vocabulary | Published / online materials / resource book evaluation and adaptation |
11:00-11:30 | Tea break | Tea break | Tea break | Tea break | Tea break |
11.30-13.30 | Language for classroom management | Preparing micro lessons | Preparing micro lessons | Preparing micro lessons | Preparing micro lessons |
13.30 -14.30 | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break |
14.30-15.30 | Tour of Cork City | Irish Education System | Free afternoon | Shandon Bells | Free afternoon |
Saturday – It’s possible to organize a full day trip e.g. to Killarney, Blarney or Cobh – only €35 per person.
Week 2
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
09:00-10:00 | Phonology 2: the phonemic chart and sounds in connected speech | Language improvement: phrases with prepositions | Language improvement through CLIL: future forms | Language improvement through CLIL: passive voice | Presentation skills in English |
10:00-11:00 | Receptive skills 2: reading | Recording, recycling and testing vocabulary | Ideas for speaking activities | Ideas for writing activities | Course feedback & evaluation |
11:00-11:30 | Tea break | Tea break | Tea break | Tea break | Tea break |
11:30-13:30 | Preparing micro lessons | Preparing micro lessons | Preparing micro lessons | Micro lessons | Graduation ceremony |
13.30-14.30 | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break |
14.30-15.30 | Cross-cultural subject teaching | Free afternoon | Free afternoon | Test | Free afternoon |
For further information contact +353 21 2411 131 or email info@directenglishireland.ie
