DLL university cooperation

Practical, innovative, and internationally networked – Teaching and Learning German (DLL) at universities strengthens the training of German teachers through research-oriented learning.

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DLL in Teacher Training

Worldwide there is a shortage of qualified DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) teachers. The training, advanced training, and continuing education programme Deutsch Lehren Lernen® (DLL) from the Goethe-Institut addresses exactly this issue: through university cooperation, the Goethe-Institut promotes a scientifically-based and practice-oriented training for future German teachers. By integrating DLL units into university teaching and through the innovative approach of action research, the programme sustainably strengthens the quality of teacher education.

The special feature of DLL is the research-oriented learning, in which students independently explore concrete challenges in the classroom and combine the results with theory. DLL promotes critical reflection, exchange of experience, and the sustainable improvement of the quality of German language teaching.

It’s about supporting the training of future German teachers and making it as practical as possible. The goal is that, as a result, German lessons will be attractive and modern. This will succeed when the teachers are methodologically, didactically, and linguistically capable.

Rafael D. Deschka, Regional Head of Language Europe II, Goethe-Institut

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Benefits of DLL

DLL combines academic excellence, practical methods, and international networking – flexible and modular, supported by the expertise of the Goethe-Institut. This provides a unique combination of quality, innovation, and international connectivity. You benefit as:

Universities

Enhanced profile and visibility: An innovative study programme which will distinguish your university on a national and international stage.
Flexible integration: DLL can be seamlessly integrated into on-campus, blended, or fully online degree programmes.
Improved quality: Access to the Goethe-Institut's methodological, didactic, academic, and technical resources.
Strengthened network: This collaboration expands the network of German as a Foreign Language (DaF) multipliers and creates a foundation for further joint projects.

University Lecturers

Professional Development: Access to advanced training courses in methodology, didactics, and media didactics, as well as participation certificates from the Goethe-Institut.
Didactic Innovation: Application of new approaches from DLL in one's own teaching practice.
Recognized Qualification: Opportunity to complete a globally standardized training programme to become a DLL trainer.
Exchange and advice: Additional support from the Goethe-Institut as well as options to become a multiplier yourself.

Students

Strong practical focus: Learning through modern teaching principles and practical exploration projects (PEP) – directly applicable to your own teaching.
Individual skills development: High interactivity, international examples of best practices, and a personalized learning process.
Dual certificate: Joint certificate from the Goethe-Institut and the partner university, providing a valuable qualification for career entry.
Enhanced opportunities: Access to scholarships and German as a subject-specific and academic language.