This AI-generated podcast (16 mins) summarizes a presentation, CLIL, Zeitgeist, and Learning Spaces given at the II Conference on Bilingual Education at the Catholic University of Murcia, Spain (May 2025).
When Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) was first conceptualized in the early 1990s, it aligned closely with the global movement toward fostering key competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. However, what was not fully anticipated at the time was CLIL’s capacity to adapt to the evolving needs of young learners and educational systems in the decades to come. Now, 30 years later, we find ourselves in that future.
This presentation examines research indicators on the impact of technologies since 2010 and how these are shaping the learning experiences of Generations Z and A. In particular, it explores how CLIL pedagogies remain both timely and relevant in addressing the educational demands of these generations by engaging with the concept of learning spaces—encompassing not only physical environments but also the social and psychological dimensions in which young people learn, think, and thrive. By analyzing the interplay between CLIL methodologies and these evolving spaces, CLIL, Zeitgeist, and Learning Spaces highlights how CLIL supports effective learning and contributes to the overall well-being of today’s learners in rapidly evolving educational landscapes.
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