Right-wing extremism continues to represent “the greatest extremist threat to our democratic community”, according to Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser. Teachers in particular have a key role to play in preventing extremism. The Deutsche Gesellschaft e. V. is therefore inviting teaching students to Berlin to take part in a four-day summer academy to address the question of how teachers at school can work preventively against extremism and how they can deal with extremist incidents.
The event pursues three learning objectives:
- Imparting knowledge about dimensions and manifestation of extremism relevant to the protection of the constitution
- Recognizing extremist statements and actions, their origins and contexts as well as their dangers in school context
- Discussion of educational measures to prevent extremism and how to deal with extremist incidents
Participation, travel to and from the event and accommodation in Berlin are free of charge for participants. The results of the Summer Academy will subsequently be published in an online publication with input from the participants.
Who can apply?
All teaching students in the Master's program who are enrolled at a German university can apply.
Which application documents are required?
- Completed application form
- Letter of motivation (max. one page)
- Brief outline of a teaching concept for the prevention of extremism (max. two pages; more information on the project page)
- Proof of enrollment at a German university
- Curriculum Vitae
What is the deadline for applications?
All application documents must be submitted by 31 May 2024.
All information about the application can be found on our project page.
Contact information:
Deutsche Gesellschaft e. V.
Mauerstraße 83/
Marius Kleinknecht
Tel.: (030) 88412-248
E-Mail: marius.kleinknechtdeutsche-gesellschaft-ev.de