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Winterschule for Teachers of German

Workshop|Professional Learning for Teachers of German

A classroom scene with people seated at desks, facing a digital whiteboard where one person points to German weather words while another stands nearby. © Goethe-Institut, Sonja Tobias

A classroom scene with people seated at desks, facing a digital whiteboard where one person points to German weather words while another stands nearby. © Goethe-Institut

New ideas for the classroom, professional exchange, and the development of one’s own language skills: The Goethe-Institut’s Winterschule offers secondary school German teachers a compact, practice-oriented professional development programme over three days.
 
The focus is on what you need every day in the classroom:
  • German for classroom management – build your confidence in running your classroom communication smoothly: giving clear instructions, checking understanding, organising pair and group work, guiding student participation, and giving feedback and correction.
  • Bring modern Germany into your classroom – engage your students with current topics and contemporary culture
  • New teaching ideas – including how to work with films and music in class, as well as insights into Goethe-Institut exams
Alongside the course, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully curated and welcoming cultural program:
a German breakfast as an example of intercultural learning, exploring “German traces” in Melbourne, and meeting with partners from the education sector.

Learn together – connect with other teachers

Many teachers of German in Australia work quite independently. The Winterschule creates a welcoming space to meet, share ideas, and build lasting connections. You’ll be supported throughout by experienced trainers and the Goethe-Institut team – a trusted partner for teachers and a place for exchange and learning.

What you’ll take away:
  • greater confidence using German in your classroom
  • fresh, practical ideas for your teaching
  • renewed motivation – and a strong professional network
Draft program (provisional)

Programmübersicht der Winterschule Goethe-Institut Australien

Cost and registration:
Teachers at government schools in Victoria: free of charge
(Please use this link if you teach at a government school in Victoria. This event is supported by the Victorian Government)
Teachers at non-government schools in Victoria: $399
(Please use this link if you work at a non-government school or outside Victoria)