IATEFL MaWSIG: From Culture to Classroom: Creating CLIL Materials with a Local Voice

MaWSIG: From Culture to Classroom: Creating CLIL Materials with a Local Voice

This webinar explores how teachers can design CLIL materials that are both pedagogically sound and culturally relevant, helping learners connect subject content with their own identity and experiences. Drawing on examples from primary-level English and Science lessons in Kazakhstan, we will examine how integrating local culture into worksheets and activities enhances comprehension, engagement, and willingness to communicate in English. The session will highlight practical principles for creating culturally responsive CLIL worksheets, including selecting meaningful contexts, embedding inquiry-based tasks, and balancing global skills with local traditions. Participants will be guided through a step-by-step process of adapting and writing their own materials, ensuring that worksheets do more than practice language—they foster deeper learning, critical thinking, and cultural pride. By the end, attendees will leave with concrete strategies and inspiring examples to enrich their materials writing practice with a strong, local voice.
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