Tečaj German language and Culutre for educators
Primary school teacher, Martina Erić, participated in the course German Language and Culture for educators . The course was held from 19.- 24. February, 2024. in Berlin, Deutschland. It was organized by Europass Teacher Academy and our teacher was Kataryna Mysak.
Each participant in this course had opportunity to step into the shoes of a student and observe new teaching methods critically reassing professional attitudes, and learn from local professional tutors.
The course helped the participants to:
· Improve fluency and accuracy in German language;
· Learn about German culture;
· Acquire direct experience with activities that involve the four basic skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in the classroom;
· Observe and absorb authentic German communication practices;
· Reflect on teaching profession in a more critical, productive, and enthusiastic way;
· Compare different learning and teaching practices;
· Enhance school-kit with new tools to teach.
Making positive environment
Icebreaker activities
Work material
A place to gather and relax
Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
Presentations of the participants’ schools;
Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations.
By the end of the course, each of us have gained a deeper understanding of the German language and culture, and had new tools to bring back to our classroom.
And in the very end, the certificates are handed out .
The course was ended with a final guided trip around Berlin.