Artful English: Using Art to Teach and Learn English
Art provides a unique platform for learners to engage with language in creative and dynamic ways. It encourages self-expression, leading to increased confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
Artful English offers a holistic approach to language teaching, immersing educators in art-based methodologies to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills. In a relaxed and creative atmosphere, we will explore innovative strategies for incorporating art into English lessons, briefly delve into CLIL, and design collaborative projects that foster cultural connections and global perspectives.
Course Description
This course offers a holistic approach to language teaching, immersing educators in art-based methodologies to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills. In a relaxed and creative atmosphere, we will explore innovative strategies for incorporating art into English lessons, briefly delve into CLIL, and design collaborative projects that foster cultural connections and global perspectives.
Ideal for primary, middle, and secondary school teachers, this course benefits both English teachers and classroom teachers integrating English into their curriculum. You’ll discover innovative techniques to enhance your teaching skills, boost your creativity, and connect with international colleagues in a supportive environment.
Artful English is designed for educators passionate about incorporating art into education, offering a unique blend of professional development, collaborative projects, and creative lesson design to enrich your teaching practice.
Benefits
Holistic Growth: Experience a blend of personal well-being, creative exploration, and professional development.
Unique Experience: Engage in immersive, art-based learning experiences that inspire and energize.
Practical Application: Gain tangible strategies and activities for immediate use in your classroom.
Community Building: Connect and network with like-minded educators from around the world, fostering a supportive professional community.
Key Themes and Focus Areas
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Art Integration in Language Teaching
Introduction to CLIL: Understanding CLIL and its relationship with art integration.
Art as a Cross-Curricular Link: Exploring how art connects with other subjects in language teaching.
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Creative Lesson Planning and Personalized Learning
Creative Lesson Design: Techniques for planning engaging and innovative English lessons.
Personalized Learning: Strategies for differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs.
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Collaborative Learning and Team Building
Collaborative Project Design: Creating and managing group projects that foster teamwork.
Team Building Activities: Exercises that promote communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
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Art and Thinking Skills
Critical and Creative Thinking: Using art to develop higher-order thinking skills.
Hands-on Activities: Practical exercises that integrate art into English lessons to enhance thinking skills.
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Cultural Connections and Global Perspectives
Cross-Cultural Teaching Practices: Incorporating global education trends and cultural awareness.
Cultural Immersion Activities: Language exchanges and cultural experiences to broaden perspectives.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Incorporating art into English language teaching creates a dynamic, engaging learning experience for both students and teachers. By merging the power of language and art, learners enhance their language skills and explore creative self-expression.
Our course provides an enriching experience, equipping you with practical tools, techniques, and activities to apply in your professional context. You'll also co-design a mini-project with fellow participants.
Upon Completion, You Will:
Identify: Different art-based activities for teaching various English language skills.
Design and Implement: Activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and communication.
Create: A supportive, inclusive learning environment encouraging active participation.
Connect and Collaborate: With international colleagues on art-based teaching materials.
Apply: Practical techniques immediately to make language learning more engaging and effective.
This course ensures you leave with the skills to transform your teaching approach, making learning memorable and impactful.
Tentative Schedule
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Opening session and introduction to the course.
Orientation nature walk / guided city tour to explore the surroundings.
Welcome Aperitivo.
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Group presentations of participants' backgrounds.
Icebreaker activities to build rapport.
Workshop: The Power of Networking.
Hands-on activities integrating art into English lessons
Welcome dinner and informal networking
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Introduction to CLIL and its relationship with art.
Exploring art as a cross-curricular link.
Practical workshop: Designing CLIL lessons with art.
Guided Tour and Group activity: Collaborative art projects.
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Techniques for creative lesson design.
Personalized learning strategies.
Hands-on session: Creating differentiated lesson plans
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Team-building exercises: Creating a collaborative mural or group art installation.
Group problem-solving challenges with an artistic twist
Collaborative project design: Planning and executing art-based group projects.
Workshop: Effective communication and collaboration strategies using art
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Developing critical and creative thinking through art.
Workshop: Implementing art-based thinking skills in the classroom.
Group activity: Design and present a mini-project.
Cultural Connections and Global Perspectives
Cross-cultural teaching practices and global education trends.
Farewell dinner and celebration.
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Sunrise photo walk
Course roundup
Feedback and Evaluation
Closing ceremony: Reflections and takeaways.
Key Facts
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Who Should Join?
This course is designed for teachers who teach English in primary, middle or secondary school education with or without any art experience.
This course is also suitable for
Teachers who want to make their English lessons more engaging and interactive through the use of art.
Teachers who want to explore new and innovative ways to teach vocabulary, grammar, and speaking in their English classes.
Teachers who work with students of different ages and levels, and who want to tailor their art-based activities to meet the needs of their learners.
Additionally, teachers who are interested in CLIL, language teaching, and art as well as anyone with an interest in education and teaching may also benefit from this course.
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Main Topics
Language Teaching, Art, CLIL, Language Learning, English Teaching, Collaborative Learning, Creative Lesson Planning, Personalized Learnin, Differentiation, Multiculturalism
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Course Fee
€560
Tuition fee for a 7-day course, guided tour, learning materials, administration costs, organizational costs, certificate of attendance.
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Location
The courses take place in Olbia, a nice small town on the northeastern coast of Sardinia. It is one of the most well-connected cities in Sardinia, often chosen as the gateway to the island.
Upcoming Courses
Are you interested in this course? Please contact us!
The Educator’s Toolkit: Art Inspired Activities
In this toolkit for educators, we provide thematic activity guides. Click below to download a sample copy.
Integrating Art into Your Lessons