Annual Report 2024 - Flipbook - Page 40
CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning
40 teachers
24 schools
4 ITE Guest Lectures
Action 1.E.3
150 conference submissions
Overview:
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a dual-focused educational approach that integrates
language and content learning, providing students with an enriched educational experience.
PPLI continues to lead the promotion and implementation of CLIL for foreign languages across Ireland,
working collaboratively with stakeholders, supporting schools, and expanding professional learning
opportunities for teachers.
Main Aims:
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Advance CLIL practices in Ireland through professional learning and collaboration
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Strengthen partnerships with stakeholders to establish a unified approach to CLIL across MFL, Irish, and
content subjects
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Provide targeted CPD and resources for teachers and schools implementing CLIL
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Showcase Ireland’s leadership in CLIL at international levels, including hosting World CLIL 2025
Activity in 2024
Dissemination and Research Collaboration
In 2024, PPLI undertook significant efforts to disseminate the findings of the 2023 evaluation report from the
national CLIL pilot. These findings were shared with key stakeholders, including the Foreign Language
Advisory Group (FLAG), ensuring alignment and collaboration in driving forward language learning
innovations in Ireland.
Additionally, PPLI collaborated with academics, Prof. Kim Bower and Dr Dee Rutgers, to publish a paper titled
Learner Perceptions of a National CLIL Innovation in Foreign Languages in the Republic of Ireland in Frontiers
in Education as part of the research topic CLIL Beyond the Frontiers.
This publication highlights the CLIL pilot’s curriculum innovation aimed at improving motivation in language
learning for Transition Year (TY) students aged 15–16. The study extracted data from an empirical evaluation
focusing on the research question: What are learner perceptions of learning through CLIL approaches in a
national pilot module?
This research validates the potential of CLIL to enrich language learning experiences but also emphasises the
need for continued collaboration, curriculum development, and teacher support.
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