Intercultural education is essential for teachers today: one third of all primary school children in Germany have a migrant background. Teachers should actively shape diversity, convey respect, tolerance and openness and thus prevent discrimination - for a strong classroom community and equal opportunities. Stays abroad strengthen intercultural experience and are an investment in personal development, foreign language skills and unforgettable experiences.
Duration of the internship: 6 weeks
Country: Italy
Place: Piove di Sacco
Type of school: Secondary school (GYM)
During my internship in Italy, I accompanied and supported two teachers in their German lessons. After a settling-in period, I was allowed to implement my own projects in the classes. Among other things, we dealt with German and Italian music, regional studies, and alcohol prevention.
Doing the internship abroad was a very good decision, because I was able to see the challenges of teaching German in a foreign language. German as a foreign language will play a bigger role at schools in the future, so I'm glad to have gained an impression already. In the meantime, I am taking DAF/DAZ courses and continuing my education in this direction.
During the six weeks in Italy, I stayed with two host families. In addition to the school experience, I also got to know the Italian culture with its boundless hospitality and the country better.
Duration of the internship: 2 months
Country: Spain
Location: Villalobón
Type of school: Primary school
In the transitional phase between my postgraduate degree and my teaching traineeship, I completed a two-month school internship at a primary school in Spain, mainly teaching English and physical education. Spanish primary schools cover years one to six and have an integrated infantile section for pre-school children. The school uses digital textbooks, a mobile bookshop, online learning portals, and inclusive education. Therefore, the Spanish school system proved to me to be very modern and digital.
In everyday school life, you act as a second teacher. An individual timetable is designed for you and you can take over teaching segments. Don't be put off by your lack of language skills (as it was the case for me), because the students and teachers speak English very well. If necessary, you can also communicate through movements.
As a trainee, you will be involved in extracurricular activities and internal school events. I always had enough time to travel to other cities and make new friends.
