Certificate in Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
This 3 week online course will suit teachers who are planning on teaching a core subject (geography, natural sciences etc.) in English to non-native speakers
Aim of the course
The aim of this course is for teachers to develop their knowledge and skills in three areas.
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CLIL methodology
- CLIL lesson planning/materials creation
Participants look at the factors to be considered in creating CLIL classes, in particular the selection and adaptation of materials, and the incorporation of activities to maximise learner involvement. - CLIL teaching techniques
Participants look at how to incorporate EFL (English as a Foreign Language) techniques into subject teaching to aid learner understanding of instructions and explanations. Participants will learn about a wide array of teaching ideas and techniques, and get the chance to put them into practice in an end of course project where they plan a CLIL class incorporating the ideas and techniques covered on the course.
The course also aims to raise participants' awareness of the importance of collaboration across English and subject departments and the use of peer observation as a tool for professional development.
Participants examine aspects of second language acquisition theory relevant to CLIL teaching.
Is the CLIL course for you?
You should either:
- Be a qualified primary or secondary school teacher anywhere in the world.
- Have a Certificate in TESOL/CELTA and/or Diploma in TESOL/DELTA and at least two years experience in English teaching.
Course content
This 20 hour online course is run over three weeks giving you the flexibility to combine it with your working schedule or other commitments. You will have approximately 7 hours of work per week and will be required to adhere to weekly deadlines.
The tasks are varied, dynamic and practical allowing you to take them straight into your classroom. One of our CLIL experts will be working closely with you to give you oral and written feedback on all the work you submit.
A typical course timetable looks like this (although there may be some variations depending on the needs of the participants):
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Week 1 |
Week 2 |
Week 3 |
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Task 1 |
Introduction to CLIL |
High order thinking skills |
Challenges of CLIL |
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Task 2 |
First and second language acquisition theories |
Low order activities and skills |
Lesson evaluation |
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Task 3 |
Comparing learning theories |
Coursebook evaluation |
Supporting CLIL |
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Task 4 |
Linking language and learning |
Task design |
Learning preferences and strengths |
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Task 5 |
Understanding content activities |
Sequencing to maximise student talk time |
Lesson planning |
The trainers
Our team of trainers have specialist experience in teaching CLIL and teacher training. They have all worked with OxfordTEFL for at least five years and, as well as being tutors on this course, participate on the TESOL Certificate courses and the Diploma course we run at the school.
Assessment and certification
To pass the course and receive the certificate you will have to:
- Complete 100% of the course tasks to a satisfactory standard.
The OxfordTEFL CLIL Certificate will state that you have passed the course, outline the components of the course in detail and state the length of the course.
Testimonials
An insightful course for any teacher who wants to learn how to develop better CLIL lessons.
Ajay Sethi
Thank you for all your help with this course. It has been over 20 years since I last did any studying at this level and your patience helped me finish it. It has rekindled my interest in studying.
More information
If you have any questions or enquiries about this course, please don't hesitate to contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to answer you.