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Teilnehmer*innen der Sommerschule besuchen die Erich Kästner-Schule.
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Summer School

Throwback to the Summer School

 

The International Summer School for Future Teachers took place from August 11 to August 22, at the University of Vechta.

Students of the universities Tallinn, Graz, Prishtina and Vechta took part.

The application process for the Summer School 2026 starts in January.

 

What does the Summer School offer?

General information

Teaching and Learning at School from an International Perspective (6 ECTS)

Discover our centerpiece - a versatile elective module, that you can complete as part of your regual studies – supplemented by an exciting intercultrual program.

Our seminars of the module:

  • How Inclusive is the German School System? (1 SWS)

  • Dealing with Diversity and Promoting Equity in Schools (2 SWS)

  • Key Elements of Supporting Learning Engagement and Learner Agency (1 SWS).

 

You can expect:

  • A 7-hour intercultural training course with an official certificate – a valuable asset for your future career.

  • Visits in different schools in and around Vechta: primary schools, secondary schools and a special school are opening their doors for fascinating insights.

  • An intercultural accompanying program offering diverse perspectives on diversity in schools.  

 

Throwback to the International Summer School for Future Teachers 2025

 

 

 

 

Gruppenfoto der Teilnehmer*innen der Sommerschule auf einer Exkursion

9 good reasons to apply

 

 

  1. Independent learning atmosphere at a homey university campus
  2. 6 ECTS credits eligible at home university
  3. Broadening your perspective on teaching and learning
  4. Connecting with other international students
  5. Experiencing high quality teaching of international guest lecturers
  6. Improving international skills and critical thinking
  7. Intercultural training certificate
  8. Visits of several educational institutions
  9. Support to find a room in Vechta
2 Studierende der Sommerschule sitzen an einem Tisch

Information to the Summer School

 

A two-week, English-language summer school offers the opportunity to develop specialist, international and intercultural skills for your career.

What you can expect:
✔ Practical learning in an international environment
✔ Intercultural exchange with students from all over EuropeI
✔ Compact program (including diversity & equity, oudoor learning) during the lecture-free period in August
✔ Creditable as a compulsory elective module (pbx.110, "Teaching and Learning from an International Perspective") with 6 ECTS

 Duration: 2 weeks | annually, in August | 100 % international, English

Statements of the students to the Sommerschule

"The Summer School was one of the most meaningful opportunities I’ve experienced. It gave me new perspectives on being both a teacher and a student, and it made me more hopeful about contributing to positive change in the education system."

"The Summer School was a rewarding experience filled with diverse perspectives and great exchanges with students from different countries! I'm now motivated to create an inclusive environment and maintain contact with colleagues who have the same vision!"

"During two interesting weeks in Vechta I gained valuable insights into the German Education System and was able to expand my international network, as well as learn new strategies for teaching."

Frederike Bartels

Prof. Dr. Frederike Bartels

  • academic management of the project DIALOGUE
  • was the academic management of the preceding project MAPS (International Mobility in the Master of Primary School Education) from 2021 to 2024 as well
  • teaches and does research to school pedagogy, general didactics, inclusive education and internationalization of teacher training

Seminar: How inclusive is the German School System?

 


Heike Wendt

Prof. Dr. Heike Wendt

  • Professor of Empirical Educational Research
  • Leader of the Insitute of Educational Research and and teacher education at Graz University 
  • Research area: international comparative education systems and school development research; focus: educational equity and transition 

Seminar: Dealing with diversity and promoting equity in schools


Kaidi Nurmik

Kaidi Nurmik

  • M.A. in educational sciences
  • Phd student and junior researcher at Tallinn University
  • Research area: student agency development through interdisciplinary learning in primary school

Seminar: Key Elements of Supporting Learning Engagement and Learner Agency


Heddi Reinsalu

Heddi Reinsalu

  • M.A. in educational sciences and Phd student at Tallinn University
  • Research: learning engagement in music within the context of preschool and primary school music lessons
  • since 2020 lecturer in music didactics at Tallin University

Seminar: Key Elements of Supporting Learning Engagement and Learner Agency