Revolution in the classroom: Innovative teaching methods in Technitz!

Revolution in the classroom: Innovative teaching methods in Technitz!

in Döbeln, in the idyllic district of Technitz, the Evangelical Elementary School has established an innovative concept that could change the lessons sustainably. The lessons are no longer organized according to the classic grades, but in mixed classes. This type of learning enables teachers and learners to better consider the different levels of development of the children. Headmistress Claudia Manig is convinced that this model promotes the individual support of the students and at the same time strengthens the social skills and the personal responsibility of the children. The concept is designed in such a way that frontal lessons are not completely eliminated, but is supplemented by joint and independent learning.

A particularly interesting aspect of the lesson is the weekly plan that the students receive every two weeks. In this plan system, the children can decide independently in which order they process their tasks. This not only promotes the self -competence of the students, but also their ability to make decisions independently. Manig emphasizes that this type of learning trusts the children a lot and encourage them to gain their own experiences.

joint learning and individual funding

Similar to the Evangelical Elementary School "Katharina von Bora" in Eisenach, emphasis is also placed on holistic learning in Technitz. The focus is on the children there, and every child is considered unique and valuable. With a respectful handling and promotion of curiosity and enjoyment of learning, a learning -friendly atmosphere is created. This school also attaches great importance to the development of social skills that are strengthened by experiencing and learning.

The learning concept in Technitz follows a delightful approach: Here the children learn in four regular groups with six students from different grades. This not only promotes social exchange, but also enables the little ones to learn from the big ones and vice versa. A rhythmically structured teaching characterizes the schools, which means that the children can learn at their own pace - according to the needs of each individual.

A look outside the box

Alternative educational concepts are no longer uncommon in Germany. Models such as the laboratory schools in Bielefeld bring fresh wind into traditional schooling. Students there work in open learning rooms and use variable learning landscapes, which not only expands space for creativity, but also promotes independent work and projects. Such innovative approaches experience a renaissance, especially after the "Pisa shock". It shows that schools that rely on self-determination and individual support can achieve good results, as a study at a Jenaplan school in Berlin-Neukölln proves. 

In Technitz, the journey goes in a new direction: away from frontal lessons, towards a lesson that focuses on the student. Manig and your college: Inside, your concept has already celebrated initial successes and hope that more and more schools will take similar paths. In this regard, the Evangelical Elementary School in Technitz could be considered a pioneer for a new era of school education in Germany.