Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) courses

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) online course

The 20-hour online CLIL methodology course provides training for integrating the teaching of curriculum subjects in English, both in primary and secondary schools, through the British Council’s interactive and practical methodology.

A minimum English level of B2 is required to do this course. There are no mandatory projects or assignments outside of course time. 

Knowledge and principles of CLIL

1. Introduction: Aims and rationale for CLIL; CLIL and EFL
2. Language and communication skills across the curriculum
3. Cognitive skills and learning skills across the curriculum

Lesson preparation

1. Planning a lesson and a series of lessons: Language demands of subject content and accompanying tasks
2. Resources: Materials selection and adaptation
3. Task types: Adapting authentic material

Lesson delivery

1. Classroom language: Scaffolding content and language learning
2. Learning strategies: Consolidating learning and differentiation

Assessment

1. Focus on assessment: Types of assessment
2. Support strategies: Course revision