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.

• 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.