This interactive workshop introduces participants to the power of play-based learning in language acquisition. The session begins with an exploration of various language games, allowing attendees to experience and practice them firsthand. Following this, participants will engage in a collaborative activity, working in groups to design their own language games. Each group will then present and test their creations with the rest of the participants. The workshop aims to provide practical strategies for making language learning more engaging and effective through gamification. Suitable for educators and language enthusiasts alike, this session fosters creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
MYP Language Acquisition Teacher, International School of Stuttgart e.V.
I am a French teacher with over 20 years of experience, currently teaching all grades in the Middle Years Programme (MYP). My passion lies in innovating and experimenting with new teaching methods to enhance my students' learning experiences. Whether it's integrating technology into... Read More →
Saturday September 27, 2025 09:45 - 10:45 CEST TBAAm Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
This workshop is primarily intended for Language B teachers interested in using short stories as part of the literature element of their course. Attendees will access a database of over 600 short stories and examine ways of linking these to the prescribed Language B themes of their respective courses. The workshop also suggests ways of using extracts to teach literary devices and provides teachers with guidance on how students can construct convincing Individual Oral Presentations too. Although the workshop will use texts in English, all Language B teachers will find the content useful and transferable to their own courses.
This round table workshop is designed for IB German A: Language and Literature teachers (SL and HL) and serves as an open forum for exchanging best practices, teaching approaches, and strategies specifically for the analysis-based components of the course. The session will exclusively focus on: • Paper 1 & 2 – Developing analytical and comparative strategies • Individual Oral (IO) – Structuring arguments and integrating global issues Rather than presenting fixed solutions, this session thrives on collaborative exchange: Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and explore different approaches to fostering students’ analytical and interpretative skills. By actively engaging in discussions and exchanging insights, teachers will leave with new perspectives, practical strategies, and a stronger professional network within the IB German A community.
Creativity, vast vocabulary, stronger speech, language learning, own opinions, rapid reading. In this session, you will learn about the power of poetry and songs, and how you can bring these daily routines into your own classroom. We will talk about the ways in which you can structure homeroom, morning circle, literacy, unit of inquiry, math, or even sport class around a poem or song. You will leave the session with a collection of poems and songs you can use and a new understanding of the activities you can implement alongside these texts.
Over the past months, German coordinators across AGIS schools have been connecting through regular online meetings to exchange ideas, share best teaching practices, and support one another. Now, we are excited to take the next step by bringing our network together in person for a dedicated roundtable discussion. This session offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen our connections, collaborate on common challenges, and shape the future of German language education in our schools. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, we aim to build a supportive and dynamic network that fosters innovation and continuous professional growth. Join us as we bridge ideas, exchange insights, and work together to enhance German teaching and coordination across AGIS schools.
