CLIL Methodology Course for Teachers

CLIL Methodology course for teachers at ISI Dublin is designed for non-native teachers who want to improve their English while developing practical skills in Content and Language Integrated Learning.

Course description

CLIL methodology Dublin teacher training

ISI Dublin’s CLIL programme combines English language training with specialised modules in Content and Language Integrated Learning. CLIL is an approach where teachers use a foreign language, usually English, to teach subjects such as science, history or maths, allowing learners to develop both language and subject knowledge at the same time.

This course is designed for non-native teachers who want to improve their English language skills while learning practical strategies to integrate language development into their subject teaching. It is part of our Erasmus courses for teachers in Dublin, supporting educators who want to develop professionally through an international training experience in Ireland.

CLIL course format and timetable

Our CLIL courses are available for groups of four or more teachers. We recommend an English level of B2 or above.

25 hours per week, option 1: 15 hours of General English, 5 hours of CLIL methodology and 5 hours of Special Topics.

25 hours per week, option 2: 15 hours of General English and 10 hours of CLIL methodology.

20 hours per week: 15 hours of General English and 5 hours of CLIL methodology.

Class timetable: Lessons run from 08:00 to 12:15. The 25-hour options also include classes from 12:25 to 13:25.

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Course content

General English: Participants are assessed and placed in the appropriate CEFR level. The course includes orientation, needs analysis, setting learning outcomes, language focus and skills workshops, assessment of learning, one-to-one feedback and certificate presentation.

Specialised CLIL modules: Teachers gain a thorough understanding of CLIL principles, explore effective methodologies, examine lesson frameworks and develop teaching strategies for integrating language and subject content. Participants also learn to adapt and create materials for teaching subjects through English and share best practices from diverse teaching contexts.

Teachers who want to focus mainly on English language development can also view our Semi-intensive General English course for teachers or our Intensive General English course for teachers.

Content and Language Integrated Learning course topics

• Core principles of Content and Language Integrated Learning
• CLIL lesson planning and classroom methodology
• Using English to teach subject content
• Adapting materials for CLIL lessons
• Supporting language development in subject-based classes
• Practical teaching strategies for non-native teachers
• Sharing classroom practice with international colleagues

Who this course is for

This CLIL teacher training course is ideal for non-native teachers of any subject who want to enhance their English language proficiency and develop practical skills to teach content through English. It is particularly suitable for teachers interested in modern, communicative and student-centred approaches to education.

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