ERASMUS+ Course
CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning
Across Europe, educators and coordinators are seeking effective ways to make learning more inclusive, engaging, and multilingual. This course aligns with European education priorities by empowering schools to strengthen quality through Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). It supports institutions in promoting linguistic diversity, digital competence, and intercultural understanding — ensuring that every learner can access knowledge through language-rich, meaningful experiences.
For teachers, the course offers a hands-on journey into the art of teaching both language and content together. Through practical workshops, collaborative lesson design, and digital integration, participants will discover how to scaffold learning, simplify complexity, and inspire confidence in multilingual classrooms. By the end, educators will feel ready to create lessons where language becomes not a barrier — but a bridge to deeper understanding and global citizenship.
“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.” — Chinese Proverb
Learning Outcomes
After the course, participants will be able to:- •Develop practical skills to teach CLIL effectively and support learners whose mother tongue differs from the language of instruction.
- •Create ready-to-use CLIL materials and apply inclusive strategies in linguistically diverse classrooms.
- •Promote intercultural awareness and cross-curricular learning through real-world content.
- •Use ICT tools and open resources to enhance engagement, digital skills, and media literacy.
- •Encourage authentic communication, creativity, and critical thinking in student-centred lessons.
- •Strengthen confidence and fluency in teaching through a foreign language.
- •Exchange ideas and best practices with colleagues across Europe to promote linguistic diversity and intercultural understanding.
Teaching & Learning Methods
All our methods are designed to be highly interactive and hands-on, ensuring a practical and engaging learning experience.
- •Active & Experiential: Learning happens through practical activities, group challenges, and creative problem-solving rather than lectures.
- •Collaborative & Inclusive: We value teamwork, open discussion, and approaches that support every learner’s unique strengths and needs.
- •Innovative & Engaging: Modern tools, playful strategies, and real-world tasks make learning dynamic and inspiring.
- •Reflective & Transformative: Each experience encourages participants to reflect, share insights, and apply new ideas in their own professional contexts.
EU Competence Frameworks
This course aligns with key EU competence frameworks:- •DigCompEdu: Digital pedagogy, collaboration, and use of OER in multilingual contexts.
- •LifeComp: Adaptability, empathy, and intercultural communication in diverse classrooms.
- •EntreComp: Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving through cross-curricular CLIL tasks.
- •LangComp: Communicative competence and professional vocabulary for teaching through a foreign language.
Erasmus+ Priorities
This course equips participants with skills that respond directly to key Erasmus+ priorities:- •Inclusion & Diversity: Inclusive CLIL practices for learners from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- •Digital Transformation: Integrating ICT and media literacy into CLIL lessons and materials.
- •Sustainability & Green Transition: Embedding environmental themes across subjects via CLIL content.
- •Participation & Active Citizenship: Promoting Europe’s linguistic diversity, intercultural dialogue, and global awareness.
COURSE MODULES & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF CLIL
Module 01 – Introduction to CLIL Methodology
Understand the core principles of CLIL and how it differs from traditional teaching.Explore how integrating language and content supports student development.
Module 02 – Benefits and Risks of CLIL
Evaluate the advantages of CLIL for cognitive, linguistic, and subject learning.Identify potential challenges and explore strategies to mitigate them.
Orientation Walk with a Local Guide (optional, complimentary)
A short post-class city walk for orientation and networking. Voluntary, no fee, separate from the course, and not counted in Erasmus+ hours or outcomes.
DAY 2 – CLIL IN PRACTICE
Module 03 – CLIL Activities across the Primary School Curriculum
Discover engaging, age-appropriate CLIL activities for younger learners.Learn how to adapt subject content to support language acquisition at primary level.
Module 04 – CLIL in Secondary Schools
Explore approaches for implementing CLIL in more content-heavy, academic subjects.Address differentiation, academic language, and student motivation.
Module 05 – CLIL Lesson Structure
Learn the essential components of a well-structured CLIL lesson.Understand how to sequence tasks to support both content and language goals.
DAY 3 – LESSON DESIGN AND PEDAGOGY
Module 06 – How to Prepare a Good CLIL Lesson
Develop strategies for selecting appropriate materials, setting objectives, and integrating skills.Use backward design to ensure purposeful planning.
Module 07 – Scaffolding Strategies
Explore techniques to support student comprehension and language production.Learn how to gradually reduce support and build learner independence.
Module 08 – Teaching Methods and Techniques Suitable for CLIL
Examine active learning methods such as task-based learning, project work, and inquiry-based approaches.Match methods to different learner profiles and subjects.
DAY 4 – DIGITAL & AI INTEGRATION
Module 09 – ICT Tools in CLIL
Discover digital resources that support both content delivery and language development.Learn how to create interactive materials and promote collaboration through tech.
Module 10 – AI for Planning CLIL Lessons and Projects
Explore how artificial intelligence can streamline lesson planning and content adaptation.Learn to critically evaluate and use AI tools responsibly in education.
DAY 5 – ASSESSMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
Module 11 – Assessment in CLIL
Understand assessment types appropriate for CLIL (formative, summative, and diagnostic).Learn to assess both content knowledge and language progress effectively.
Module 12 – General Recommendation on CLIL Implementation
Gather practical tips for introducing and sustaining CLIL in your school.Reflect on institutional support, teacher collaboration, and long-term planning.
Final Reflection
Action Plan • Certificates & Farewell
