Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): Theory, Practice and New Technologies
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Helena Roquet
hroquet@uic.cat
Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 (by appointment)
Introduction
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) programmes have rapidly spread across Europe with the goal of enhancing language learning among European citizens. In Catalonia, for instance, more and more schools are incorporating CLIL subjects into their curricula in order to provide their students an optimal context for effective language learning.
This course aims to strengthen the training of future CLIL teachers by providing greater experience with language learning contexts and an in-depth analysis of the characteristics and objectives of CLIL programmes, as well as teaching and self-training strategies that will help students continue to improve as foreign language teachers. The course will employ both theoretical and practical approaches to analysing and creating materials for CLIL programmes in order to give students a comprehensive education.
Pre-course requirements
It is recommended that students have a B2 level of English under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) before the start of the course.
It is also recommended that students be familiar with studies performed in the field of CLIL.
Objectives
- To become familiar with language learning contexts.
- To reflect on the multiple factors that contributed to the emergence of CLIL in Europe.
- To take an in-depth look at the basic principles of CLIL programmes and identify the features of successful CLIL programmes.
- To take an in-depth look at the teaching strategies of CLIL programmes and acquire self-training strategies to keep improving as foreign language teachers.
- To learn to design materials and activities for CLIL tasks, projects and teaching units and to use digital tools in these contexts.
- To analyse, design and create tools for evaluting the effectiveness of CLIL tasks, projects and programmes.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
BASIC AND GENERAL COMPETENCES
CB7, CB8, CB9, CB10, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG6
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CB7 |
To know how to apply the acquired knowledge and problem-solving abilities in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to one’s area of study. |
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CB8 |
To be able to acquire knowledge and deal with the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, although incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of one’s knowledge and judgments. |
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CB9 |
To know how to communicate one’s conclusions and the latest knowledge and the supporting arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a clear and unambiguous way. |
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CB10 |
To possess the learning skills that allow one to continue studying in a way that will be largely individual or autonomous. |
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CG1 |
To search for, obtain, process, summarise and communicate information (oral, printed, audiovisual, digital or multimedia-based), transform it into knowledge and apply it to teaching English as a foreign language. |
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CG2 |
To develop critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making or inquiry skills, and apply these to educational reality with the aim of promoting students’ autonomy, creativity, confidence and personal initiative. |
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CG3 |
To manage work time based on learning priorities and objectives, promoting self-learning. |
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CG4 |
To communicate decision-making in the field of teaching English as a foreign language based on solid arguments. |
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CG6 |
To be able to effectively work as a part of a team in multilingual, multicultural and interdisciplinary professional and/or academic environments. |
TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES
CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5
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CT1 |
To apply pedagogically innovative models and educational research on the acquisition, teaching and use of English as a foreign language to specific cases, to a specific school context and/or contexts related to education, so that the theoretical knowledge acquired is suitably connected to the educational practice. |
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CT2 |
To critically analyse one’s own work and use appropriate resources and strategies to achieve professional improvement. |
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CT3 |
To incorporate information and communication technology (ICTs) into teaching and learning activities, teaching management and professional development. |
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CT4 |
To generate innovative and competitive proposals in professional or research activity. |
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CT5 |
To express oneself in public and give presentations with digital support adapted to the different interest groups in the school environment (teachers, families, students, etc.) |
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
CE1, CE3, CE4, CE5, CE6, CE7, CE11
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CE1 |
To know and reflect on processes of the acquisition and learning of English as a foreign language and its literature and culture. |
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CE3 |
To analyse the diversity of current and innovative methodological approaches and pedagogical practices applied to different educational stages in bilingual and multilingual contexts. |
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CE4 |
To effectively apply digital resources for the teaching and learning of English and manage and promote computer-assisted language teaching programmes. |
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CE5 |
To plan the process of teaching and learning English as a foreign language and its literature and culture at different educational stages, taking the students’ level and previous knowledge into account. |
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CE6 |
To design innovative teaching proposals that promote the development of students’ linguistic, multilingual and intercultural competences, based on the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; while also promoting reflection, openness and respect towards other languages and cultures. |
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CE7 |
To analyse and evaluate the development of students’ linguistic competence in English at different educational stages, based on the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
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CE11 |
To use academic skills in English, both orally and in writing inside and outside the classroom as well as all the communication techniques typical of teachers of this language. |
Learning outcomes of the subject
The learning outcomes that will be required of the students will be linked to the selected competences in each case. Among others, the following stand out:
- Reflect on the literature and culture of English as a foreign language.
- Analyze the diversity of current and innovative methodological approaches and pedagogical practices applied to the different educational stages in bilingual and multilingual contexts.
- Plan the process of teaching and learning English as a foreign language and its literature and culture, while taking the level and previous knowledge of the students into account.
- Effectively apply digital resources for English language teaching and learning and manage and promote computer-assisted English language teaching programs.
- Develop innovative projects aimed at the analysis and improvement of teaching practices using information and communication technology (ICTs).
- Implement the different aspects of communicative competences as well as academic skills in English, both orally and in writing inside and outside the classroom, and use all the communication techniques typical of teachers of this language.
- Design innovative didactic proposals that promote the development of the linguistic, multilingual and intercultural competences of the students, based on the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; while also promoting reflection, openness and respect towards other languages and cultures.
- Analyze and evaluate the development of the students' linguistic competence in English at different educational stages, base on the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Syllabus
1. Introduction. Language learning contexts
2. The emergence of CLIL in Europe
3. CLIL influences, objectives and characteristics
4. Effective CLIL programmes
5. CLIL assessment
6. Techniques, digital tools and strategies for CLIL sessions
7. Materials design, adaptation and implementation to be used in CLIL tasks, CLIL projects and CLIL didactic units
Teaching and learning activities
Online
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Online methodology |
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CT- Online Lectures |
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CP- Online Practical Classes |
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RP- Problem Solving Tasks |
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4 |
EC- Case Study |
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5 |
ABP- Project-Based Learning |
Teaching and learning activities
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CML – Online Lectures |
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CPL – Online Practical Classes |
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FDV – Forums and Online Debates |
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TI – Individual Autonomous Work |
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TG – Group Autonomous Work |
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TL – Online Tutorials |
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
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Participation in the forum and/or virtual sessions (contributions and questions after the presentation of compulsory readings; discussion and analysis of the content and the other students’ CLIL posters and teaching units) |
25% |
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Presentation of online readings |
10% |
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Creation and presentation of a poster on CLIL, online or via video |
30% |
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Creation and group presentation of the teaching unit and implemention of a CLIL task, online or via video |
35% |
Bibliography and resources
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Coyle, D., Hood, P. and Marsh, D. (2010). CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press [selected chapters, but you may want to read the whole book!]
Dalton-Puffer, C. (2007) Discourse in CLIL Classrooms. (Language Learning and Language Teaching 20). Amsterdam etc.: Benjamins.
Dalton-Puffer, C. and Smit, U. (2013). Content and Language Integrated Learning. A research agenda. Language Teaching, 46, 545-559.
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Escobar Urmeneta, C. (2012). Content-Rich Language Learning in Content-Rich Classrooms, in Serra, N. and McCullough, J. (eds.) APAC Quarterly Magazine, 74.
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Genesee, F. (1994). Integrating Language and Content: Lessons from Immersion. National Centre for Research on Cultural Diversity and Second Language Learning.
González-Lloret, M. (2016). A Practical Guide to Integrating Technology into Task-Based Language Teaching. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press.
Lyster, R. (2007). Learning and Teaching Languages through content: A counterbalanced approach. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
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