The development of information and communication technologies provides many innovations and convenience in all areas of our lives, as well as the emergence of new concepts, methods and techniques in the field of education. Innovative and creative technologies such as digital learning, Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), e-assessment, distance education, interactive learning, computer-based learning and learning management platforms add a different dimension and acceleration especially to foreign language education. This acceleration contributes not only to the development of the learners' motor skills and analytical thinking skills, but also their social aspects. Academic English education (CLIL) (Content and Language Integrated Learning) includes teaching the content of different disciplines such as Mathematics, History, Geography, Science, Social Sciences, Citizenship, as well as teaching a foreign language. The essence of academic language education is not education in a foreign language, but language education using a foreign language. Content-based education, namely Academic Language education, has two focused objectives. In a content-based lesson, attention is paid to both content and language. The student should always be at the center of learning, and technology tools should be considered as helpful and facilitating materials in achieving the determined goals. However, all these opportunities can be turned into an advantage by using technology tools effectively and correctly. It states that the contribution of information and communication technologies to education is related to the choice of hardware and educational software and how it is applied in the learning process. Thanks to information and communication technologies, the learning and teaching process has gained a different momentum. Digital tools have now made the learning environment interactive, bringing together many learners from anywhere in the world on digital platforms, providing the opportunity to facilitate learning, develop, share information, interact, learn and teach. Today, many interactive learning modules and learning management platforms are widely used by both commercial and educational institutions for free. In our project, we would like to bring our teachers' foreign language education to the participants with the MOOC platform, which will include the CLIL education method. In our project, we would like to bring our teachers' foreign language education to the participants with the MOOC platform, which will include the CLIL education method. This platform can be used free of charge and open to everyone. Among our goals; - To reach more teachers through the MOOC platform and increase their awareness about CLIL education approach, -To realize deep learning by improving both the content and the foreign language in language development, -To improve teachers' CLIL lesson plans skills, -Increasing the professional skills of our teachers in language development, -To improve the digital literacy skills of our participants, - Collaborative learning, developing problem solving skills, developing critical thinking skills, -The importance of multilingualism, cultural awareness, developing active EU citizenship. Among our project activities; LTT (Learning, Teaching, Training), TPM (Transnational Project Meetings), Intellectual Outputs, Multiplier Events and local activities are included. Project partnerships LTT activities; In September 2021, ITC International TEFL Certificate s.r.o. in December 2021 in Cofac Cooperativa De Formacao E Animacao Cultural Crl from Portugal, in Rödabergsskolan in March 2022, in Yenişehir Anatolian Imam Hatip High School in June 2022, in Learning for Integration ry in September 2022 and in Scoala Gimnaziala Ghcaleorghe Magheru in January 2023. will be carried out. TPM activities; In June 2021, at the Kick off Meeting Rödabergsskolan, in May 2022, the Interim Meeting ITC International TEFL Certificate s.r.o. Final Meeting will be held at the Learning for Integration institution in May 2023. MOOC platform and digital lesson plan book will be created among our intellectual outputs. Multiplayer events will be held on April 202 as a conference at Cofac Cooperativa De Formacao E Animacao Cultural Crl. Thus, our project will reach more people and more teachers will benefit from our course. Europass mobility certificate and participant documents will be given to our participants. With the MOOC platform, our participants will receive course training with the CLIL training method, our participants who pass the test exams will prepare CLIL lesson plans at the last stage and each participant will evaluate the lesson plans of the other participants. Participants who are successful in the peer review will be awarded a certificate. Thus, the professional competence of our participants in the field of CLIL education will increase.
The objectives of our project were manifold and strategically designed to elevate various aspects of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in educational settings across Europe and potentially on a global scale. Below are the key goals we aimed to achieve: Augment Awareness: One of the primary objectives was to heighten awareness about the significance and utility of CLIL education, not just within European educational circles but also on a wider, international platform. Enhance Teacher Competency: We aimed to bolster the capabilities of our foreign language instructors by employing an interdisciplinary approach. Through collaboration with teachers specializing in various subjects, we intended to enrich language development strategies. Utilize MOOC for Professional Development: By deploying a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), we sought to enhance both the linguistic and digital competencies of educators within and beyond Europe. Strengthen CLIL Lesson Planning: One of our key goals was to refine the skills associated with CLIL lesson planning. By creating digital lesson plans adaptable across European contexts, we intended to sharpen our teachers' focus on content-based language instruction. Encourage Collaborative Learning and Critical Thinking: Another objective was to cultivate an environment that fosters collaborative learning and stimulates critical thinking skills among participants. Promote Multilingualism and Cultural Sensitivity: The project was conceived with the overarching goal of augmenting the quality and reach of CLIL education, while concurrently developing educator competencies and promoting inclusive and innovative learning environments.
The main reason for applying for this project was to address several needs related to foreign language education and the integration of ICT in the learning process. The Project aimed to : - increase awareness of the CLIL approach among teachers, reaching more educators and promoting its implementation in Europe and beyond. - enhance language development by combining content knowledge with foreign language skills through deep learning. - improve teachers' CLIL lesson planning skills, focusing on effectively integrating language and content objectives. - enhance participants' digital literacy skills, enabling them to use technology tools and digital resources effectively in language education. - emphasized collaborative learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among participants, encouraging peer evaluation of CLIL lesson plans. - promote multilingualism, cultural awareness, and active EU citizenship by integrating CLIL methodology. Overall, the project sought to leverage the benefits of ICT, particularly through the use of a MOOC platform, to provide accessible and effective CLIL training to teachers and enhance their professional competence in language education.