Ten impulses for an education system with a future
- Education is a federal task. The sovereignty of the Länder in this area is abolished. The understanding of education, the design of educational standards is the exclusive responsibility of the federal government.
- Educational understanding and educational standards are based on the Findings from brain research and learning psychology and continue to develop through the integration of new findings.
- Cross-subject, interdisciplinary and networked learning in mixed-age groups is standard.
- Curricula leave a lot of room for creative design by the individual schools and teachers. In this way, learning opportunities are tailored to different personality and learning types. Learning is fun!
- Lesson and break times as well as the design of the daily routines correspond to the Biorhythm.
- All schools are modern. They use digital technology and craft infrastructure such as workshops, studios, creative and play spaces in equal measure.
- Creativity and independent and responsible thinking and behaviour are actively encouraged in schools. As a result, pupils develop their ability to find creative solutions and each individual's self-efficacy and willingness to take responsibility for themselves and their environment increases.
- The teaching profession is attractive. Teaching is also open to people with other professional backgrounds if they are able, Conveying knowledge in a vivid and inspiring way.
- All Teacher are comprehensively trained in psychology, didactics and pedagogy. They enjoy working with children and young people and have the exclusive aim of supporting each individual in the development of his or her personality.
- Grades become superfluous. There is individual feedback on strengths and areas for development. Learning and development dialogues take place regularly.
Education can no longer be left out of the public debate on social challenges and social change. The clock is ticking. In its education study published in 2019, the Bertelsmann Foundation predicts a glaring shortage of teachers by 2030. We will not close this gap with the current system and the small-scale but oppressive education machinery. The best education for the people living in our society must be declared a top priority and thus become a task for the Chancellor in Germany. There are plenty of ideas on how we can reform our education system. Decisions need to be made now - even if they seem unpopular to some at first glance. It is imperative that we initiate and implement this change in Germany. She has nothing to lose, we all have something to gain.
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