New Approaches in English Language Teaching: Teacher Training in the Framework of Content and Language Integrated Learning

PALABRAS CLAVE IFE; AICLE; Formación de profesorado; Multilingüismo Abstract Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an innovative approach to foreign language learning based on the integration of language with (non-language) content in a dual-focussed learning environment. This article addresses teacher training in the framework of CLIL, focusing on the speciÞ c needs and challenges for CLIL teachers. It also approaches the question of the existence of an “optimal proÞ le” for these teachers, which is strictly linked to the educational stage we are working with. Moreover, the existing gap between the theoretical tenets of CLIL methodology and its application in the classroom is identiÞ ed as a clear barrier in teacher training, which has to be addressed by building-up learning environments that allow for the exchange of knowledge and results. In this sense, this paper suggests creating university-school partnerships that serve as a breeding ground for transferring knowledge and exchange relevant information and results within the teaching community. © 2014 Facultad de Formación del Profesorado y Educación de la Universidad de Oviedo. Published by Elsevier España, S.L. All rights reserved.