CLIL & DBL
Course Description
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Dual-language Bilingual (DBL) education are innovative instructional approaches that aim to support the language and content learning of multilingual students. CLIL refers to the teaching of subjects such as science, math, history, and social studies, through a foreign or second language, whereas DBL is an educational program that teaches academic content in two languages.
The main goal of CLIL and DBL is to support the development of students’ language proficiency in addition to their content knowledge. This approach is based on the idea that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the process of understanding and using new information and concepts. By providing opportunities for students to use the language in authentic and meaningful contexts, CLIL and DBL aim to enhance students’ language proficiency while also helping them to achieve academic success.
CLIL and DBL also have a positive impact on intercultural understanding and communication, as they expose students to different cultures and ways of thinking. They also support the development of cognitive skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, which are essential for academic success and future employability.
This training course is designed to provide educators with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of CLIL & DBL, and the skills necessary to design and implement effective CLIL & DBL instructional strategies in the classroom.
Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates of the course will have the knowledge and skills to do the following:
- Understand the principles and practices of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Dual-language Bilingual (DBL) education
- Learn how to design and implement CLIL & DBL instructional strategies in the classroom
- Explore how to integrate language and content instruction
- Understand how to use authentic materials in the classroom
- Develop strategies for assessment and evaluation of multilingual students
- Create inclusive, multilingual classrooms that support the linguistic and academic development of all students
Course Details
TARGET GROUP
Professionals in the education sector (e.g., teachers, guidance counselors, principals, and administrators at elementary, middle, higher education, vocational institutions, kindergartens and pre-primary schools) and non-governmental organization (NGO) staff.
METHODOLOGY
The course will explore the latest research and best practices in the field and provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement effective CLIL & DBL instructional strategies in the classroom. Through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and discussions, participants will learn how to create inclusive, multilingual classrooms that support the linguistic and academic development of all students. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe experienced CLIL & DBL educators in action and will have the chance to practice what they have learned through a series of hands-on activities and reflection exercises. By the end of the course, educators will have the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive, multilingual classrooms that support the linguistic and academic development of all students.
Course Objectives
- Increase awareness of CLIL Method main aims
- To Describe processes of CLIL
- To Explore characteristics of CLIL lesson
- Advantages and risks of CLIL lesson
- To Learn how to organize CLIL lesson
- To Use CLIL approach in the classroom
- To Create activities using CLIL
- To Construct your own CLIL lesson plans
Tentative Schedule
Day 1 – INTRODUCTION DAY
- Welcoming participants and get-to-know each other
- Introduction to CLIL & DBL
- Theoretical foundations of CLIL & DBL
- Best practices for creating a positive learning environment for multilingual students
Day 2 – HOW TO PREPARE AND PROPOSE CLIL ACTIVITIES, PLANNING CLIL LESSONS
- Integrating Language and Content Instruction
- Techniques for integrating language and content instruction
- How to use authentic materials in the classroom
Day 3 – CLIL & DBL METHODOLOGY
- Practical Strategies for CLIL & DBL
- How to design and implement CLIL & DBL instructional strategies in the classroom
- Observation of experienced CLIL & DBL educators in action
Day 4 – FOSTERING INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATION
- Techniques for fostering intercultural understanding and communication in the classroom
- Understanding the impact of culture on language learning and teaching
- Language Acticites in CLIL
- Feeling comfortable with a new teacher identity and giving students more control of their learning
- An Example of a CLIL Lesson
Day 5 – DBL IN CLIL
- Best practices for CLIL & DBL Implementation
- Understanding the challenges of CLIL & DBL implementation
- Tasks in CLIL and Problem Solving
- Best practices for addressing these challenges
Day 6 – ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF CLIL & DBL
- Understanding the importance of assessment and evaluation in CLIL & DBL education
- Techniques for assessing and evaluating the language and content learning of multilingual students
- Using a task-based learning approach to develop students’ productive skills
- Developing awareness of and responding to different learning styles
Day 7 – DEPARTURE DAY
- Conclusion and wrap-up
- Reviewing key points covered in the course
- Discussing how to apply what has been learned in the classroom
- Next steps for ongoing professional development in CLIL & DBL education
- Certificate Ceremony
- Cultural Activity
*The schedule describes likely activities but may differ significantly based on the requests of the participants, and the trainer delivering the specific session. Course modifications are subject to the trainer’s discretion. If you would like to discuss a specific topic, please indicate it at least 4 weeks in advance. Our courses usually include two cultural activities. Further information is available on the webpage of each course.