Internationalisation in teacher training
Internationalisation in teacher training
Teaching in the morning and getting to know the cultural and biological diversity of South Africa in the afternoon? That's what a school internship or writing your Master's thesis in South Africa offers!
The Department of Biology Education maintains a close co-operation with schools in South Africa. Following on from this, it is possible for biology teacher training students to complete their specialised internship or Master's thesis in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. In Cape Town, there are co-operations with the German International School Cape Town (dsk.co.za) and Muizenberg High School (muizenberghigh.co.za). While the German School (DSK) is located in the heart of Cape Town and is situated directly under Table Mountain, Muizenberg High School is located in False Bay, which is known for its attractive water sports. Both schools are located in safe neighbourhoods in Cape Town.
Muizenberg High School:
Just 20 km from the centre of Cape Town, Muizenberg High School offers excellent facilities and dedicated teachers who look forward to welcoming German trainee teachers and are happy to mentor them. The school is attended by a diverse student body, consisting primarily of Black pupils. The school’s key areas of focus include drama, theatre, pottery and other craft-based activities. The science department is well equipped. Pupils can join the high school from Year 6 and go on to sit the Abitur (Matrik) after 12 years. Muizenberg is a safe place, known in particular for its proximity to the mountains and its location right by the sea. The school admits around 10 German pupils each year, making it an attractive opportunity for students. The teaching staff are looking forward to an exchange with trainee teachers from the University of Oldenburg! There is affordable accommodation right next to the school, which the school is happy to arrange. This means there is no need for long journeys. Muizenberg is known for its location on False Bay, which offers excellent surfing opportunities.
Lively co-operation: Headmistress Leonie Jacobsen visits the biology didactics department in summer 2018
German International School Cape Town:
The German International School Cape Town, located directly under Table Mountain, offers very good school facilities and a central connection to the centre of Cape Town. The German School offers an English and a German language programme. The German branch is based on the Baden-Württemberg curriculum, while the English branch is based on the South African curriculum. All pupils have German and English in common. The school is characterised by its international orientation, its unparalleled range of study groups and its great affinity for sport. In addition, the science rooms in particular are excellently equipped. Applications for work experience should be made in good time, as demand is high.
If you are interested in a stay at one of our partner schools, please get in touch with us. We will advise you on further steps such as financing, scholarships, making contact, accommodation, visa, etc. .
We also cooperate with the Primary Science Programme Institute. This organisation is aimed at all "First Time Teachers" who work in disadvantaged schools. We support the programme through qualitative accompanying research of the teacher training courses offered and at the same time gain valuable insights into dealing with heterogeneity in the classroom through the accompanying school visits. You are welcome to write your Master's thesis at this Institute and accompany the young teachers in the classroom.
