AGIS 2020

The workshop will give an overview of how we changed the teaching of German at ISD over the past few years substantially by using and applying flexible groupings, flexible learning spaces, authentic materials only and allowing and encouraging students to choose how and what they learn. Our strategies can be transferred to any other additional language learning situation. We will outline advantages and challenges of our re-thought pedagogy, including teaching and learning practices.

Outcomes:
Some examples of innovative approaches in both teaching and learning will be shown. Our re-thought pedagogy includes a variety of components. These include the use of flexible and functional learning spaces (physical, virtual and social), the use of authentic materials and the implementation of various models of both teacher and student collaboration. The advantages and challenges that we face will be addressed. The workshop examples are taken from additional language teaching. They can be transferred to any other subject areas.