UK teachers’ and learners’ experiences of CLIL resulting from the EU-funded project ECLILT

摘要

This paper reports on the EU-funded project ECLILT (e-based Content and Language Integrated\udLearning Training), which developed a blended, trans-national model training course adaptable\udto different countries for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) teacher trainers and\udpre-service and in-service school subject teachers in CLIL in order to tackle the absence of\udqualified trainers and the shortage of appropriately skilled teachers in CLIL. The paper outlines\udhow the partners developed the training course and how it was implemented specifically in the\udUK. A classroom-based action research approach was adopted for this UK study, as it sought to\udbring about practical improvements and innovations and implement change in one aspect of\udteacher education. Data were collected through questionnaires to teachers to evaluate the\udimpact on teaching and learning through this approach. Initial findings indicate a positive\udimpact on pupil learning and on teachers’ practice across the curriculum.