International teacher training

International teacher training course in Afacan/Turkey 24.-29.09.2012

Migration in Europe - Migration in Turkey
A practical approach with exercises and teaching units on the topic of migration and background information about internal and external migration in Turkey

About the course:
Migration has become a relevant topic in a lot of European schools. More and more students with migratory backgrounds are in the classroom, with new challenges for the teachers.
The course will approach the topic from two sides.
New methods on the topic of migration and intercultural learning are presented in a practical way, we will try out this methods.
On the other hand we will introduce Turkey not only a main country of emigration to Europe, but also as a country with a large internal migration. The course will give an overview of the current situation, as well as visits to schools and projects, where we will meet teachers and people involved in migration projects there.
Nowadays students with migratory background especially those coming from the so called "muslim countries" are confronted with prejudices. The course will help to get some insights into the Turkish society, and - with a focus on educational questions- develop intercultural learning.


About our institution:
The teacher training department of the humanistic association of Germany (HVD), Section Berlin is engaged in various European Networks an projects on the topic of migration. We offer a subject called "Lebenskunde" in Berlin public schools, a subjects which deals with ethic and moral learning from a non-religious perspective. The human rights convention from the UN is one of our guidelines. Anti-discrimination and integration are important topics in our teaching and teacher trainings. Since many years we have contacts to Turkish institutions like the international intercultural centre in Afacan, the venue of our course. We will offer the course on an European level, because the topic is relevant in a lot of European countries and the exchange about experiences and strategies can be very fruitful.

Organizing Institution:
Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands, Bereich Lebenskunde Aus-und Fortbildung
Humanistic association Germany, department of teacher training
Adress:
Wallstr. 61-65
D-10179 -Berlin
Germany
www.lebenskunde.de

Organizers:
Bernhard Stolz
Tel: 0049-30-29493815
bernhardstolz@hotmail.com

Peter Adloff
0049-30-61390455
Fax: 0049-30-61390452
p.adloff@hvd-berlin.de

 

Target group:
Teachers (primary, secondary, vocational, special needs), headteachers/principals/managers of schools, other pedagogical staff at schools.
The training aimed at participants receiving a comenius grant.
Procedure of application:
Interested teachers should contact the course organizer and receive a pre-registration paper, then they can apply for a Comenius grant at the National Comenius agency in the country. Deadline for application at your national agency: 30.04.2012
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc1208_en.htm
After being accepted by your national agency please contact us again, then you will receive travel information, bank account and more detailed information.
Maximum number of participants: 25
Minimum number of participants: 10
Fee in € for accommodation and meals : 550.00 (Accommodation & all meals)
Course fee in €(Tuition and materials): 750.00

Our team:
Bernhard Stolz, Dipl. Päd.,(graduate degree in education), Teacher
Maria Kammertöns, Dipl. Päd. (graduate degree in education), Teacher
Burcu Önenc, Sociologist Municipality of Izmir
Nevin Alkan, Teacher, Intercultural Trainer
Felicitas Klingler, Scientist in Islam studies
Dr. Emre Işik, Sociologist Mimar Sinan Universitesi, Istanbul

Venue:
The course will take place at Afacan Genclik evi, 438 sokak, No:2 ,Yenisakran/Turkey
Find out more about the location: http://www.afacan.de/eng/index.html

Contact person for the course organization: Bernhard Stolz bernhardstolz@hotmail.com


Training contents:
Participants will:
-receive information on migration and diversity in Turkey
-be able to realize links and issues arising from migration
-obtain an overview of migration to Europe (focus on migration from Turkey)
-get to know the Turkish educational system and visit a Turkish school
-get to know examples of various teaching and learning methods linked to migration topics
-learn to be aware of prejudices and racism
Methodology:
-the course will include lectures and workshops
-there will be a focus on active learning methods
-participants will get opportunities for group work, for self-reflection, for discussions and for sharing
experiences
-we also offer movies related to the topic
Follow up:
Participants will receive copies of the introduced material. A group for exchange and material sharing will be established after the course.
Preparatory activities:
We like to share our experiences, therefore it would be helpful to bring some information about the actual situation concerning migrants and (if you have) some practical examples from your teaching.

 

 

Program:
The course program starts at 24th of September 2012 at 9:00 am and ends at 29th of September at 16:00 pm


Sunday, 23rd September 2012:
Day of arrival
Welcome activities

MONDAY, 24th September 2012:
Morning:
Introduction, Ice Breaking Activities
Experiences of participants in the field of migration and education
The school system in Turkey

Afternoon:
A short look into the history of Turkey
Lecture and discussion about internal migration in Turkey
7.00 pm dinner
Evening: Migration in Movies I (open-air cinema):
Iki dil -bir bavul (two languages-one suitcase) by Orhan Eskiköy and Özgür Dogan

TUESDAY, 25th September 2012:
Morning:
Module "Teach Me" (Part1): Participants introduce their own experiences and materials

Afternoon:
Introducing methods about self-reflection and reflection of power structures in the society
Practical exercises for school
7.00 pm dinner

WEDNESDAY, 26th September 2012:

Morning:
Visiting a local school , exchange with teachers

Bus trip to Izmir
Guided tour in Kadifekale (Migrant district) by a local social worker
(Including a lecture on the specific migrant situation in Izmir)

Afterwards: free time

THURSDAY, 27th September 2012:
Morning:
Module
Diversity in European Classrooms (I)
Working with pupils with migration background in European countries
Various methods get introduced acc. to different class room situations: classes with pupils with migration background;
without migration background

Afternoon:
Diversity in European Classrooms (II)
7.00 pm dinner
Evening: Migration in movies II (open-air cinema):
"Welcome" by Phillippe Lioret

FRIDAY, 28th September 2012:
Morning:
Module: "Muslim Cultures" in western Europe, prejudices and realities; practical exercises

Afternoon:
Ancient Cultures in Turkey
Excursion to Pergamon
Afterwards: free time in Bergama
7.00 pm dinner

SATURDAY, 29th September 2012:
Morning: "Teach Me" (part2)
Implementation of new approaches, experiences and knowledge in my daily teaching

Afternoon:
- Evaluation of the course
-Certificates

Sunday, 30th of September 2012:
Day of departure

 

International teacher training course in Afacan/Turkey 24.-29.09.2012