DLL 10 "German for Teens"

About DLL Extension Unit 10

German for teens is specifically designed for German teachers of adolescents ages 12 to 19. This unit explores the latest findings in scientific research regarding cognitive, physical, social, and linguistic developmental processes in adolescents, and their relevance to language learning. Results of a survey of teenagers illustrate the role of motivation in the learning process as well as their ideas about what makes a good German teacher.

Learning Objectives

• Participants can differentiate the various learning behaviors of young people from that of children and adults and know how this impacts their lessons.
• Participants are familiar with the framework conditions and external factors that influence German language lessons for young people.
• Participants know which curriculum requirements apply for German language lessons and the broad range of skills that German lessons for young people should develop.
• Participants know which traits a good teacher for young people should have.
• Participants know how lessons for young people can be structured based on specific lesson plans and projects by experienced teachers.

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