Language Learning and Creativity: CLIL for Global Citizens
April 21 - 26, 2025
Olbia, Sardegna / Italy
In today's interconnected world, learners must develop not only language proficiency and subject knowledge but also an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
This professional development course is designed for educators who want to deepen their teaching practice through Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
The program emphasizes global themes, fostering creativity and critical thinking in the classroom. Participants will explore innovative approaches such as thinking routines and affective teaching to create a more engaging and empathetic learning environment. Through hands-on activities and reflective practices, educators will gain strategies to inspire their students to become thoughtful, creative, and responsible global citizens.
Course Description
In our interconnected world, education goes beyond language proficiency and subject mastery; it involves nurturing empathy, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. This professional development course is designed for us as educators to enrich our teaching practice through Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) while inspiring our students to engage with global issues meaningfully.
During the course, we will explore innovative teaching methodologies centered around global themes that promote creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through hands-on activities, reflective practices, and collaborative sessions, we will acquire strategies that empower students to become thoughtful, creative, and responsible global citizens.
Together, we’ll engage in practical exercises that enhance student engagement and reflect on our own cultural perspectives and biases. This reflective practice will not only support our professional growth but also encourage us to develop inclusive and globally-minded teaching approaches. By the end of the course, we will be equipped with tools and insights to integrate content and language learning dynamically, foster creativity, and inspire active global citizenship in our students.
Key Themes and Focus Areas
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Global Citizenship Education through Creative Problem-Solving
Focus: Equipping students with the skills and mindset for active, responsible global citizenship.
Content: Exploring global challenges such as climate change, social justice, and sustainability through a creative lens. Investigating how global themes can inspire students to approach problems with creativity, empathy, and innovation.
Outcome: Educators will learn to frame lessons around real-world issues, fostering student engagement and encouraging students to think critically and creatively about their role as global citizens.
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Effective CLIL Strategies for Engagement and Integration
Focus: Mastering CLIL techniques that enhance language learning while building subject knowledge across disciplines.
Content: Practical strategies for integrating language and content to engage students actively in learning. Methods for making content accessible and engaging, supporting all students in their language development and content mastery.
Outcome: Teachers will develop a toolkit of CLIL strategies that enhance both content understanding and language skills, ensuring lessons are inclusive, interactive, and engaging.
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Creativity and Critical Thinking through Global Themes
Focus: Encouraging students to think critically and creatively about complex global issues.
Content: Incorporating thinking routines such as “See, Think, Wonder” and “What Makes You Say That?” to guide students in examining global themes. Techniques for using these routines to deepen understanding, encourage questioning, and promote creative problem-solving.
Outcome: Educators will gain structured approaches to boost student creativity and critical thinking, helping students tackle global issues with thoughtful curiosity and imaginative solutions.
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Designing Hands-On, Interdisciplinary Learning for Global Citizenship
Focus: Create dynamic, experiential learning experiences that connect classroom content to students’ lives and the wider world, while integrating language, global themes, and active citizenship.
Content: Develop practical, project-based activities that inspire creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. Explore interdisciplinary approaches to link language learning with global issues.
Outcome: Teachers will gain the skills to design engaging, hands-on projects that make learning meaningful, promote collaboration, and empower students to connect their learning with global challenges.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon Completion, you will:
Gain confidence in using CLIL strategies to teach language and content seamlessly, creating more dynamic and engaging lessons.
Use thinking routines to inspire critical thinking and deeper understanding, helping students connect ideas in meaningful ways.
Spark creativity and problem-solving in students by integrating real-world global themes that bring lessons to life.
Equip students to become proactive global citizens, engaging them in collaborative and purposeful learning that connects them to the world.
Tentative Schedule
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14:00 - 17: 00
Opening session and introduction to the course.
Team Building Activities
18:00
Guided city tour to explore the surroundings.
Welcome Aperitivo.
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09:00 - 13:00
Introduction to CLIL: Basic Principles & Strategies
Guiding Question:How can I integrate content and language learning in a way that engages all students?
Overview: Explore foundational CLIL strategies to make content accessible while enhancing language skills. We will explore practical methods for creating engaging, integrated lessons that support both language and content objectives.
14:30 - 17:00
Applying thinking routines to boost critical thinking
Guiding Question: How can thinking routines deepen my students’ understanding of complex topics?
Hands-on Workshop: CLIL & Thinking Routines - Making Learning Visible -
Free Morning: See suggested activities
14:00 - 17:00
Enhancing creativity through global themes
How can global challenges inspire creative problem-solving in my lessons?
Hands-On Workshop on Creative Strategies
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09:00 - 13:00
Interdisciplinary Learning for Global Citizenship
Collaborative Workshop: Design Your Own Project
Create dynamic, experiential learning experiences that connect classroom content to students’ lives and the wider world, while integrating language, global themes, and active citizenship.
Free afternoon: See suggested activities / guided tours
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Project Presentations
Build a Resource ToolKit
Course roundup
Reflections and takeaways
Cocktails & Closing ceremony:
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Guided Tours and Excursions in the area
Key Facts
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Who Should Join?
This course is ideal for:
Primary and Secondary Educators
Teachers who want to integrate language and content learning effectively while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship in their classrooms.Language and CLIL Educators
Language teachers, bilingual educators, and those who use Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) methods, looking to strengthen their CLIL strategies and bring global themes into their teaching.Educators Interested in Global Citizenship and Empathy-Based Teaching
Teachers who aim to create empathetic, culturally inclusive classrooms that engage students with global challenges and encourage active, responsible citizenship.Instructional Coaches and Curriculum Designers
Education professionals focused on curriculum development or teacher training who want to incorporate CLIL, critical thinking routines, and reflective practices into their programs.Educators Seeking Professional Growth and Reflective Practice
Teachers who are committed to continuous improvement, eager to explore reflective practices, and interested in new strategies to enhance student outcomes and engagement.This course will benefit anyone looking to enrich their teaching practice by integrating language and content, nurturing students' creativity and empathy, and empowering them to become thoughtful global citizens.
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Main Topics
CLIL Strategies: integration, content & language, engagement, dual-focused lessons
Thinking Routines: critical thinking, deep understanding, curiosity, analytical skills
Affective Teaching: empathy, emotional support, student engagement, well-being
Creativity & Global Themes: global challenges, creative problem-solving, sustainability, cultural diversity
Collaborative Learning & Global Citizenship: teamwork, responsibility, empathy, active global citizens
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Course Fee
€560
Tuition fee for a 6-day course, guided city tour, excursions on Day 3 and 4, group lunch on Day 5, learning materials, administration costs, organizational costs, certificate of attendance.
*Please note that this fee does not include the cost for external guided tours on Day 6.
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Location
The course takes place in Olbia, a picturesque town on Sardinia’s northeastern coast, near the world-famous Costa Smeralda.
Held in April, this course offers participants the chance to experience Sardinia at one of the best times of year, with mild temperatures, lush landscapes, and fewer tourists.
Olbia is a well-connected gateway to the island, with an international airport and ferry access.
Known for its turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and historic charm, Olbia provides an inspiring setting, blending professional learning with the beauty and culture of Sardinia in spring, offering a unique experience in a stunning location.
Upcoming Courses
April 21 - 26, 2025
Olbia, Sardinia / Italy