CLIL4ALL Final Conference at TH Wildau: Exploring Innovation in Multilingual Education
The CLIL4ALL Final Conference, held at TH Wildau on 2–3 June 2025, brought together educators, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe to reflect on the outcomes of the project and to exchange perspectives on the implementation of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in higher education.
Key Contributions and Presentations
One of the central elements of the conference was the keynote by Prof. Dr. Do Coyle (University of Edinburgh), who offered a compelling analysis of several pedagogical concepts that support integrated content and language learning. Her talk provided valuable insights into how CLIL can enhance teaching practices and student engagement in multilingual learning environments.
The first day also featured a presentation by Prof. Dr. Víctor Pavón Vázquez (University of Córdoba), who shared research findings related to teaching in English-Medium Instruction (EMI) and ICLHE contexts, contributing to the broader discussion on inclusive and effective teaching strategies.
Networking and Informal Exchange
A networking dinner and cruise on the river Dahme followed the day’s sessions, offering participants an informal setting to connect and continue their discussions. This element of the programme was well received and complemented the academic focus of the event.
Perspectives from Practice and Policy
The second day of the conference began with a session on the institutional view of CLIL, led by John O’Donoghue and Dr. Carly McLaughlin from TH Wildau. Later, Ann-Katrin Biehl (University of Koblenz) presented on Dual Subject Literacy, highlighting the interplay between content learning and language development in interdisciplinary teaching.
Additional sessions featured insights from several project consortium partners, focussing on joint modules, intensive programmes, and practical examples of CLIL implementation across institutions within the scope of the CLIL4ALL project.
Conclusion
The CLIL4ALL Final Conference marked the conclusion of the project by highlighting both its academic outcomes and its practical contributions to teaching and learning in higher education. We thank all speakers, participants, and organizers for their involvement and support.
Further updates and project materials will be made available through our official channels in the coming months.