DERMEN ERASMUS TRAINING COURSES
# CLIL AND PBL
Course Content:
The “CLIL and Project-Based Learning Course” offers an in-depth exploration of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Project-Based Learning (PBL). Participants will learn to blend language and subject content, foster critical thinking, and create engaging project-based experiences. Topics include effective CLIL lesson design, project ideation, assessment strategies, and overcoming implementation challenges. By the course end, educators will be equipped to integrate CLIL and PBL in their curriculum and nurture students’ language proficiency and subject mastery effectively.
Objectives:
- Understand the principles and benefits of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Project-Based Learning (PBL) in education.
- Explore the integration of language learning and content instruction through CLIL, fostering language acquisition in a meaningful context.
- Identify suitable subjects and content areas for implementing CLIL and PBL approaches in the curriculum.
- Develop strategies for designing effective CLIL and PBL lessons and projects that align with educational goals.
- Foster language proficiency and subject-specific knowledge simultaneously through CLIL and PBL activities.
- Promote active learning and student engagement by incorporating CLIL and PBL methodologies in the classroom.
- Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning experiences.
- Integrate technology effectively to support CLIL and PBL initiatives, enriching learning opportunities.
- Develop assessment strategies and rubrics for evaluating language proficiency and content mastery in CLIL and PBL projects.
- Explore best practices for scaffolding language support and adapting instruction for learners of varying language proficiency levels.
- Foster collaboration and teamwork among students in CLIL and PBL settings, encouraging peer learning and cooperation.
- Address potential challenges and obstacles in implementing CLIL and PBL, and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Reflect on the impact of CLIL and PBL on student learning outcomes and overall language proficiency.
- Design and present a CLIL and PBL unit or project that aligns with specific educational objectives and language learning targets.