CCLIL - Certificate in CLIL
Overview
Discover the power of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) at your own pace with our Certificate in CLIL (CCLIL) teacher development course. This is a self-study, distance-learning course designed for educators seeking to enhance their teaching skills which combines innovative methods to integrate subject content and language learning seamlessly. With engaging resources and practical strategies, you will develop the expertise to create dynamic lessons that inspire and support learners in achieving both academic and linguistic success.
Course Type
This is a self-directed distance learning course that you complete at your own pace. You have one year from the start of the course in which to complete all units and the final assignment. You can start the course at any time.
Learning Hours
The course will take around 18 hours including study, end-of-unit tasks and assignment completion.
Course Structure
The course is composed of 8 units, each with an end-of-unit task to complete; you will receive written feedback from a learning mentor for each end-of-unit task. The units are:
1. Foundations of CLIL
2. Core CLIL Frameworks
3. CLIL Lesson Planning and Classroom Methodology
4. Language in CLIL
5. CLIL Teachers and Collaboration
6. Inclusion, Learner Differences and SEN
7. Assessment in CLIL
8. Technology, Online Tools and AI in CLIL
Course Objectives
1. To establish the conceptual base and global context of CLIL.
2. To understand and be able to apply the theoretical tools which CLIL teachers must master.
3. To be able to plan, scaffold and engage in task and material design for CLIL classes.
4. To understand the linguistic dimension of CLIL.
5. To develop teacher roles, competencies and teamwork.
6. To ensure teachers can support all learners in CLIL classes.
7. To integrate assessment and feedback into CLIL classes.
8. To prepare teachers for modern technology-enhanced CLIL environments.
Who Should Study this Course?
This course will be of interest to anyone who wishes to know more about CLIL as a concept or any teacher who will be delivering both subject matter content and language development.
Course Content
The course has the following content:
● Examining what CLIL is, its pros and cons and reasons for introducing CLIL
● Comparing and contrasting CLIL, CBLT, Immersion and EMI
● BICS and CALP in CLIL
● The 5 Cs of CLIL
● The language triptych
● CLIL lesson planning
● Scaffolding and the ZPD in CLIL
● Managing cognitive load in CLIL
● Differentiation strategies in CLIL
● Materials design principles for CLIL
● Common CLIL task types
● Specific subjects and CLIL
● Exploiting texts for use in CLIL
● Grammar, vocabulary and lexis in CLIL
● Classroom language for CLIL teachers
● Translanguaging in CLIL
● Using audio and video in CLIL
● CLIL teachers and collaboration
● Teacher competencies and self-assessment
● Inclusion and SEN in CLIL
● CLIL and multiple intelligences, VAKOG and learning styles
● Assessment in CLIL, rubrics and integrated assessment
● Giving feedback as a CLIL teacher
● Micro-teaching and development as a CLIL teacher
● Technology tools in the CLIL Classroom
● CLIL and AI
What You Will Receive
For the course, you will receive:
● A course overview with objectives
● Pre-course tasks to get you engaged in and thinking about the subject
● Course study notes including links to relevant external sources
● Post-course assignment options
● Assessment criteria (for information only)
● Relevant supplementary materials
You are also entitled to a live virtual tutorial with a course learning mentor.
Assessment
The course is assessed by a 3000 to 4000 word assignment focusing on one of four options each involving an aspect of CLIL teaching or teacher training.
You will receive full written feedback on your assignment from two experienced CLIL professionals.
Fees
£189 (GBP) / €229 (EUR) including course materials, assessment and certification.
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