Deutsch Lehren Lernen
Teacher Training
The innovative concept of DLL puts the attention on the daily practices and challenges of the German language classroom and deals with the key players and fundamental elements of instruction. Topics such as language skills, grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, literature, classroom formats, etc. are integrated into a competence-driven teaching concept.
The DLL units were specifically adapted for the three-year project that promotes tri-cultural cooperation: German teachers from the U.S., Canada, and Germany engage in cooperative learning and exchange of ideas. The seminars are scheduled in spring, fall, and winter.
Deutsch lehren lernen
In the USA, Canada, and Germany, DLL units are offered in an online format, with six independent courses per year. Participants work in 3-member intercultural teams (USA, Canada, Germany) on their action research, which promotes the development of their teaching competencies as well as the intercultural exchange among the team members.
DLL offers the perfect combination of theoretical components and coordinated practical sessions. A collection of video recordings from actual lessons will help teachers gain authentic insight into teaching and learning processes. Practical Exploration Projects give participants the opportunity to work in small teams to integrate what they have learned into their own classrooms. This way DLL also offers the opportunity for collaboration and sharing of ideas and materials with other motivated colleagues.
The DLL program is a great addition to our individual Coaching Program.
General information:
In order to earn the participation certificate, you must:
A printed copy of the course book is available for each DLL module. You can purchase the book through the Goethe-Institut New York at USD 30.00 incl. shipping fee.
In addition, you can also purchase the complete DLL series Glossary, which contains explanations of all terms and concepts. The Glossary costs USD 15.00 incl. shipping fee.
Both books together cost USD 40.00 incl. shipping fee.
The print version of the course book is not required to complete the course.
DLL offers the perfect combination of theoretical components and coordinated practical sessions. A collection of video recordings from actual lessons will help teachers gain authentic insight into teaching and learning processes. Practical Exploration Projects give participants the opportunity to work in small teams to integrate what they have learned into their own classrooms. This way DLL also offers the opportunity for collaboration and sharing of ideas and materials with other motivated colleagues.
The DLL program is a great addition to our individual Coaching Program.
General information:
- The course lasts 8 weeks.
- The instructors will accompany you throughout the entire course.
- All of the activities take place in the online classroom.
- A Practical Exploration Project (Praxiserkundungsprojekt – PEP) will be done in a group during weeks 7 and 8. During week 8, you will incorporate it into your teaching.
- Four Online Live Sessions (90 minutes each) will be held. You will be required to participate in at least three of these sessions.
- If you can't participate in one of the Online-Live-Session, you will watch the videorecording of the missed session and write a summary about the content.
- The Online Live Sessions can be done at home on your computer. You simply need a reliable Internet connection, a headset with a microphone and headphones, as well as a webcam.
- An individual technology check will be done prior to the first live online session.
- The weekly workload is around 5 hours.
- The assignments may be completed individually in the online classroom.
- There are mandatory and optional assignments.
- There are group work projects, which will require you to work on an assignment with other course participants. Work on these projects may be done at different times.
- The groups will consist of participants from the U.S., Canada, and Germany.
- Two portfolio assignments will be completed, which will provide you with specific support and serve as a guide for incorporating the new material into your teaching.
- The deadline for turning in all mandatory assignments is Friday of each week.
- New assignments for the upcoming week will be posted on Saturday.
In order to earn the participation certificate, you must:
- complete all mandatory assignments.
- participate in at least three Online Live Sessions, write a summary about the Online Live Session you missed
- work in a group to plan a PEP, incorporate it into your teaching, present the result to your teaching colleagues at your school and present it to the other participants in a Online Live Session.
- The participation is free.
- The registration fee for each DLL course is USD 100.00.
- In case you receive a scholarship we will reimburse the application fee after a successful participation in the course back to you.
- The registration fee is not refundable and cannot be used for another course.
A printed copy of the course book is available for each DLL module. You can purchase the book through the Goethe-Institut New York at USD 30.00 incl. shipping fee.
In addition, you can also purchase the complete DLL series Glossary, which contains explanations of all terms and concepts. The Glossary costs USD 15.00 incl. shipping fee.
Both books together cost USD 40.00 incl. shipping fee.
The print version of the course book is not required to complete the course.
DLL's target audience are teachers of German as a foreign or a second language in elementary, secondary and adult educational contexts in the USA, in Canada, and in Germany.
Even if you haven't received your teacher certification yet, you can expand your knowledge base with one of the DLL units. The language level required for participating in the program is the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (Advanced Low on ACTFL Proficiency Scale).
Working on the units is most beneficial for those participants who already teach independently or have completed student-teaching phase of their training.
If there are more applicants than spaces available, priority will be given to German teachers who are relatively new to the profession (with less than four years of experience). If space is available in a DLL course, Teaching Assistants in college departments who teach German independently may also enroll.
Even if you haven't received your teacher certification yet, you can expand your knowledge base with one of the DLL units. The language level required for participating in the program is the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (Advanced Low on ACTFL Proficiency Scale).
Working on the units is most beneficial for those participants who already teach independently or have completed student-teaching phase of their training.
If there are more applicants than spaces available, priority will be given to German teachers who are relatively new to the profession (with less than four years of experience). If space is available in a DLL course, Teaching Assistants in college departments who teach German independently may also enroll.
Dates for the USA, Canada, and Germany
Spring 2019
Dates: May 13 - July 7, 2019
Application deadline: April 29, 2019
DLL 9: Language learning with digital media
Summer 2019
Dates: September 16 - November 10, 2019
Application deadline: September 04, 2019
DLL 16: Learning languages in all subjects
DLL 3: German as a foreign language
Fall 2019
Dates: October 14 to December 15, 2019
Application deadline: October 02, 2019
DLL 6: Curriculum specifications and lesson planning
DLL 9: Language learning with digital media
Course term: March 18 to May 12
Application deadline: March 6
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, March 24 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, April 7 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, April 21 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, May 12 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom between April 29 and May 3.
Application deadline: March 6
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, March 24 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, April 7 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, April 21 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, May 12 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom between April 29 and May 3.
Course term: May 13 to July 7, 2019
Application deadline: April 29
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, May 19 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, June 2 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, June 16 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, July 7 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom: tbd.
Application deadline: April 29
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, May 19 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, June 2 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, June 16 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, July 7 at 12.00pm EST - 09.00am PST - 06.00pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom: tbd.
Course term: September 16 to November 10
Application deadline: September 4
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, September 22 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, October 6 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, October 20 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, November 10 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom: tbd
Application deadline: September 4
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, September 22 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, October 6 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, October 20 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, November 10 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom: tbd
Course term: October 14 to December 15
Application deadline: October 2
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, Nov. 03 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, Nov. 17 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom: tbd
Application deadline: October 2
To successfully participate in a DLL unit, you must take part in a minimum of 3 live online meetings:
End week 1 - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 3 - Sunday, Nov. 03 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 5 - Sunday, Nov. 17 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
End week 8 - Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12 pm EST - 9 am PST - 6 pm MEZ
Carry out the action research project (PEP) in your classroom: tbd
The participation is free.
The registration fee for each DLL course is USD 100. As part of your course application, you have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship covering the registration fee.
In case you receive a scholarship we will reimburse the application fee in the amount of USD 100 after a successful participation in the course back to you.
The registration fee is not refundable and cannot be used for another course.
Application form
The registration fee for each DLL course is USD 100. As part of your course application, you have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship covering the registration fee.
In case you receive a scholarship we will reimburse the application fee in the amount of USD 100 after a successful participation in the course back to you.
The registration fee is not refundable and cannot be used for another course.
Application form
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