Inspiring Language Learners with CLIL Methodology in Iceland with school visits - Creative techniques to motivate language learning through play
Boost student motivation and inclusion with this hands-on 7-day course in Iceland! Inspired by CLIL methodology, it blends structured language activities with STPM pedagogy, STEAM tasks, storytelling, and mindfulness. Gain tools to support non-native speakers, ensuring access to the curriculum, while exploring Iceland’s innovative education system through school visits and cultural experiences.
Description
Transform classroom learning with this dynamic 7-day course inspired by CLIL methodology. Designed for English, foreign language, and classroom teachers of any subject, it blends language instruction with creative techniques like movement games, STEAM projects, storytelling, and mindfulness strategies. Discover how to seamlessly integrate language support into classroom routines, helping both native and non-native speakers confidently access subject content.
Led by Cristina Aragon White, an experienced language trainer, this course offers practical tools to build confidence, fluency, and engagement across diverse classroom settings. Enjoy collaborative activities, cultural experiences, and opportunities to network with educators from across Europe. Leave with ideas, resources, and action plans for creating inclusive and effective classrooms that support all learners.
Learning objectives
- Apply CLIL methodology to enhance language learning through creative techniques.
- Develop classroom activities that integrate storytelling, STEAM, and role-play.
- Encourage eco-friendly practices and sustainability themes in teaching.
- Observe Iceland’s holistic educational approach through immersive school visits, focusing on well-being and inclusion.
- Promote physical activity and mindfulness in language learning routines.
- Create engaging, multi-modal language lessons using movement and sensory tools.
- Reflect on best practices and design action plans for implementation.
- Build international networks for collaboration and Erasmus+ projects.
Methodology & assessment
• Hands-on tasks exploring storytelling, STEAM projects, and role-play games.
• Language learning through movement-based techniques and calming activities.
• Reflection and feedback sessions to adapt activities for different age groups and settings.
• Digital Collaboration to share resources, facilitate group reflections, and evaluation.
• Vision-planning workshops to set goals, create action plans and implement future strategies.
• School visits to observe Icelandic teaching practices and methodologies.
• Networking opportunities for Erasmus+ collaborations and project ideas.
• Cultural experiences, including local traditions and visits to Iceland’s famous hot tubs.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to making your Erasmus+ mobility experience exceptional. To help you prepare and get to know us better, we’ve put together a range of resources under the following links:
Certification details
- Certificate of Attendance
- Europass Mobility Document
- Learning Agreement (if applicable)
- Any additional documentation required by your National Europass Agency or National Office.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:595Euro
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Course package content:
• Interactive, high quality pedagogy and training.
• Course material and "classroom ready" activities to take away.
• Quality sharing good practice and networking opportunities.
• Expert support before, during and after your course mobility.
• Suitable venues in stunning destinations.
• Cultural evening and visit to the local swimming pool and hot tubs.
• Local advice and support before and during your stay, including a discount voucher for a local hotel close to our course centre.
• Refreshments at b
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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:
You can find our registration, payment, and cancellation policy here.
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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:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherTeacher Educator
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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