In our current interconnected world, language learning plays a crucial role in promoting communication and understanding across cultures. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) has emerged as a powerful methodology that combines language acquisition with subject-based learning. By learning how to incorporate ICT and game-based tools, multimedia content creation, and dynamic experiential activities, participants are more equipped to promote linguistic diversity in education and prepare students for their roles as European citizens.

A newedition of the course “Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) course for teachers” took place in Palermo from 16/03/2025 to 22/03/2025. The participants came from all across Europe, with Ruth from Tallinn 21st School in Estonia, Nina from Potsdam University in Germany, Anett from ászberényi Nagyboldogasszony Katolikus Óvoda, Kéttannyelvű Általános Iskola, Középiskola és Kollégium in Hungary, Joana and Sónia from EBS Tomás de Borba in Portugal and Ildiko from Békéscsaba Vocational Training Centre, Szechenyi Istvan Bilingual Secondary Technical School of Economics and Dormitory in Hungary.

The CLIL course began with a dynamic brainstorming session, encouraging participants to share their existing practices and prior knowledge related to CLIL. This collaborative activity fostered an engaging environment for knowledge exchange and exploration. The course went through a theoretical exploration of CLIL principles, understanding the significance of teaching content through a second language. The course emphasized the pivotal role of the teacher in facilitating language integration, creating a rich learning environment that nurtures both content knowledge and language skills.

To continue with the course, participants were provided with insights into effective lesson planning within the CLIL context. Participants discovered valuable tips and techniques to craft engaging and purposeful CLIL lessons. By sharing resources and experiences, participants began to develop their own lesson plans draft, which served as a foundation for subsequent activities.

The course delved into the integration of captivating texts and videos in CLIL classrooms to leverage creative multimedia resources. Participants explored common ICT tools in education, with a practical focus on those which proved to be the most relevant to their specific needs and interests. They learn how to use these tools to create educational games and interactive presentations, integrating them into their lesson plans.

​After that, participants were introduced to experiential learning activities that enhance CLIL lessons. They discovered effective strategies to promote collaboration and peer learning in the classroom, facilitating language communication on the subject matter. Through practical activities, they learned how to foster an interactive and immersive learning environment.

Last but not least, participants shared their lesson plans, which incorporated the newly acquired strategies and activities developed throughout the week, proving their readiness to create engaging and language-rich CLIL classrooms.
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