A fun way of learning and teaching German in New Zealands schools. This CLIL approach aims to combine physical movement and the sport of handball to awaken kids’ interest in German and the German culture.
Handball is a popular and reputable Olympic sport that is still relatively unknown in New Zealand. The fact that it is unknown helps us awaken the children's curiosity. When exploring the world of Handball, we unpack many sides of the German culture and learn about Germany. We also learn about the game and the logistics behind Handball as well.
CLIL is an abbreviation referring to an educational approach in which language and subject content are learnt together. In the case of CLIL in German (CLILiG), German language learning is combined with content from other subjects - in our case learning a new sport: Handball.
Bilingual learning creates new possibilities
CLIL offers a genuine bilingual learning experience and is the optimal setting for second language acquisition. Students acquire new language skills and apply them directly to the subject. This creates new opportunities, for example, to study, work or live in Germany.
Partnership with the New Zealand Handball Federation
The New Zealand Handball Federation is an incorporated society to ensure that handball grows to its full potential they have developed a strategic plan that outlines vision, purpose and values. With handball originating in Germany more than 100 years ago, an alliance between the Goethe-Institut and NZHF is a perfect match, and we look forward to building on the relationship for the mutual benefit of both organisations.