Level 3. Advanced CLIL Specialist

LEVEL 3 – Advanced CLIL Specialist

1. Level Profile

Level 3 is the highest tier, intended for:

• Teachers/lecturers who have implemented CLIL consistently.

• Educators ready to become a trainer, mentor, or coordinator of CLIL/EMI programs within a school/institution.

• Individuals involved in policy, curriculum development, or CLIL research.

2. Level 3 Objectives

• Develop and lead CLIL programs at the school/institutional level.

• Become a role model in high-quality CLIL practice.

• Produce innovations (modules, guidelines, research) that can be disseminated.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to other teachers.

3. Key Competencies for Level 3

Academic Leadership Competency

• Designing a CLIL program for a full semester / full academic year.

• Facilitating internal training for other teachers.

Design & Innovation Competency

• Developing a ready-to-use CLIL module package (complete with Lesson Plans, worksheets, and assessments).

• Critically integrating local wisdom, culture, and global issues.

• Utilizing digital technology (LMS, video, interactive tools, etc.) for bilingual instruction.

Coaching & Mentoring Competency

• Conducting classroom observation for other teachers and providing constructive feedback.

• Guiding teachers in developing CLIL Lesson Plans/Unit Plans.

Research & Dissemination Competency

• Conducting classroom action research or CLIL studies and disseminating them through:

  • seminars,

  • conferences, or

  • publications (articles, reports, modules).

4. Level 3 Indicators & Evidence of Performance

Level 3 participants are typically required to demonstrate:

• CLIL program documentation on a larger scale (e.g., one educational level/grade).

• A ready-to-use CLIL material package (teacher + student modules).

• Evidence of being a trainer/coach (photos, certificates, training agenda).

• A minimum of one:

  • research report, or

  • scholarly article, or

  • presentation at a CLIL/EMI-related seminar.

Participants who pass the assessment receive the certificate: “Level 3 – Advanced CLIL Specialist.”

5. Training & Mentoring Format

• Advanced mentoring (1-on-1 or small group).

• FGD (Focus Group Discussion) on school CLIL program planning.

• Clinic for writing articles / innovation reports.

• Collaboration with MPBI (Bahasa Inggris) lecturers for research & publication.

Suitable for: Core teachers, bilingual coordinators, head of study programs, or lecturers leading CLIL implementation within an institution.

LEVEL 3 – ADVANCED CLIL SPECIALIST

(Advanced CLIL Specialist Training Modules)

Total: 8 Modules • 30–40 Lesson Hours (LH)

Module 1 — Academic Leadership in CLIL

• Description: Building capacity to lead CLIL programs at the school/institutional level.

• Outcome: Teachers are able to map needs and design large-scale CLIL programs.

• Activities: Focus Group Discussion (FGD), institutional analysis.

• Deliverable: Draft annual CLIL program.

• Duration: 4 Hours

Module 2 — Integrated CLIL Curriculum Design (School-Wide Framework)

• Description: Developing a curriculum across subject areas / across grade levels.

• Outcome: Comprehensive CLIL curriculum.

• Activities: Curriculum mapping workshop.

• Deliverable: CLIL curriculum document.

• Duration: 6 Hours

Module 3 — Cultural & Local-Based CLIL Learning Innovation

• Description: Developing CLIL modules based on the culture and environment of Kalimantan (Borneo).

• Outcome: Thematic modules with local character.

• Activities: Integrating folklore, ecology, and local culture.

• Deliverable: 1 CLIL module based on local wisdom.

• Duration: 4 Hours

Module 4 — Digital Technology in CLIL (Advanced Tools)

• Description: Using technology for bilingual instruction (LMS, AR/VR, interactive video).

• Outcome: Teachers are able to produce bilingual digital media.

• Activities: Digital tool workshop.

• Deliverable: Digital CLIL media.

• Duration: 4 Hours

Module 5 — Teacher Coaching & Mentoring

• Description: Training skills in providing feedback and guiding other teachers.

• Outcome: Participants are able to become an internal school coach.

• Activities: Observation & supervision simulation.

• Deliverable: Coaching Form + mentoring report.

• Duration: 4 Hours

Module 6 — Classroom Action Research & CLIL Studies

• Description: Simple research for improving the quality of bilingual instruction.

• Outcome: Teachers understand the design of CAR (Classroom Action Research) / CLIL Action Research.

• Activities: Developing a mini research proposal.

• Deliverable: Mini research proposal / report.

• Duration: 4–6 Hours

Module 7 — Dissemination & CLIL Publication

• Description: Writing articles, innovation reports, and conducting seminar presentations.

• Outcome: Participants produce a publication manuscript.

• Activities: Writing clinic, publication session.

• Deliverable: Draft article / seminar poster.

• Duration: 4 Hours

Module 8 — Teaching Showcase & Portfolio Assessment

• Description: Final competency evaluation in the form of a showcase (teaching + portfolio).

• Outcome: Level 3 Certification.

• Activities: Portfolio presentation, panel evaluation.

• Deliverable: Complete CLIL Portfolio + Showcase Video.

• Duration: 4 Hours

LEVEL 3 SYLLABUS – ADVANCED CLIL SPECIALIST

Duration: 30–40 Lesson Hours (LH)

Target Audience: Core teachers, bilingual coordinators, lecturers, or school program leaders.

1. Program Profile

Level 3 is the specialist level. Participants are equipped with the ability to lead CLIL programs, develop curriculum, train other teachers, and conduct research/innovation.

2. Learning Outcomes

Participants are able to:

• Design CLIL programs at the institutional scale.

• Develop culturally-based CLIL modules.

• Utilize digital technology for CLIL.

• Conduct coaching & mentoring for other teachers.

• Conduct CLIL Research/Action Research.

• Write publications and present the results.

3. Level 3 Module Structure

4. Training Methodology

• FGD & program development

• Leadership lesson study

• Module design

• Digital production workshop

• Real observation & coaching

• Academic writing clinic

• Panel review

5. Training Materials

• School CLIL curriculum template

• Sample culturally-based modules

• CAR (Classroom Action Research) template

• Scholarly article template

• Showcase rubric

6. Evaluation

• Culturally-based CLIL Module (25%)

• School CLIL Program (20%)

• Research/CAR (20%)

• Coaching Report (10%)

• Article/Presentation (15%)

• Showcase (10%)

7. Graduation Criteria

• Complete portfolio submitted.

• Seminar article/presentation delivered.

• Final score ≥75.

8. Deliverables

• Complete CLIL Module

• School Curriculum Document

• Bilingual Digital Media

• Research Proposal/Results

• Level 3 – CLIL Specialist Certificate

9. Schedule

Recommendation: 4–5 intensive days, or 4 weeks blended format.