
Content & Language Integrated Learning 5-day: CLIL
Led by our in-house team of professional trainers, the course will endeavour to cater to each participant's needs. Although there is planned course content, it aims not to be prescriptive but rather an organic forum for individual professional development; that is, we will deliver the course driven by you. As such, daily content may change or develop as your group decides on the best path.
Description
- Suitable for teachers (primary, secondary, higher education) and Teacher trainers.
- Minimum language level: B1.
Alpha School’s CLIL - Content & Language Integrated Learning course offers participants an immersive experience where they will be given the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with peers of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
- Take part in discussions and activities which promote the use of CLIL
- Increase their awareness of the rationale and application of CLIL
- Demonstrate their organisational and resourcing skills
- Improve their communication skills, vital for the delivery of CLIL
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Develop one’s language focus – an opportunity to ask questions about the English language or subject-specific vocabulary.
- Compare methods of lesson delivery, describing what makes a ‘good’ lesson and what makes a ‘bad’ lesson.
- Critique different aspects of technology in the classroom, looking at devices, programmes and applications designed to aid teaching and learning.
- Evaluate ideas about student motivation, attainment and progress, describing how this is achieved and maintained.
Methodology & assessment
You will be encouraged to take an active role in all sessions, maximising your use of English, and experiencing for yourself the activities your learners will be participating in. This course is designed to help you reflect on your approach to teaching today’s pupils.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Teams folder with slides and course content are shared via Teams, enabling participants to access, contribute, and collaborate with peers, past and present, throughout the course.
Certification details
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate, including their name, date of birth, course title, course dates, total sessions attended, and overall attendance record. This certificate recognises their participation and engagement.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:425Euro
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Course package content:
All courses require a one-off €75 registration fee per trainee and include:
- Course resources and WiFi on school premises
- Europass Mobility Validation
- Alpha School CEFR Certificate of Attendance
- Use of executive suite kitchenette
- Refreshments (tea/coffee)
- Off-site training in Valletta, Mdina or St. Paul’s Bay including entrance ticket to one cultural attraction.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)Other
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherOther
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Learning time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
Past sessions
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