WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.041 --> 00:00:03.750 Dear readers, 2 00:00:06.125 --> 00:00:09.375 In 2019, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) 3 00:00:09.375 --> 00:00:11.541 used funding provided by the 4 00:00:11.541 --> 00:00:16.041 Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to launch the programme initiative 5 00:00:16.041 --> 00:00:20.416 ‘Lehramt.International’, which aims to add international components that enrich teacher training. 6 00:00:21.583 --> 00:00:24.750 The programme adopts an olistic approach in doing this: 7 00:00:24.750 --> 00:00:27.083 It funds the academic and practical vocation-related 8 00:00:27.083 --> 00:00:29.500 international mobility of prospective teachers on the one hand 9 00:00:29.500 --> 00:00:32.375 And it simultaneously contributes to improving the underlying conditions 10 00:00:32.375 --> 00:00:35.125 for internationalisation of teacher training on the other hand: 11 00:00:35.875 --> 00:00:38.000 by targeted student marketing, 12 00:00:38.000 --> 00:00:39.583 via suitable mentoring, 13 00:00:39.583 --> 00:00:44.125 and not least also via topical dialogue events involving all relevant protagonists 14 00:00:44.125 --> 00:00:46.125 – from the higher education institutions to the federal states. 15 00:00:48.291 --> 00:00:52.833 We are convinced that academic and pedagogic experiences abroad 16 00:00:52.833 --> 00:00:56.791 are becoming increasingly important for prospective teachers – in all subjects. 17 00:00:57.875 --> 00:00:59.541 The classrooms in German schools 18 00:00:59.541 --> 00:01:03.250 are becoming ever more international and diverse. 19 00:01:03.250 --> 00:01:05.166 It is where tomorrow’s teachers will be in an excellent position 20 00:01:05.166 --> 00:01:08.041 to build on their own international experiences. 21 00:01:09.583 --> 00:01:11.208 A stay abroad during their studies 22 00:01:11.208 --> 00:01:13.541 should therefore provide them with preparation that is even better, 23 00:01:13.541 --> 00:01:16.541 more customised and more motivating for their work in schools. 24 00:01:17.666 --> 00:01:18.625 Against this background, 25 00:01:18.625 --> 00:01:22.166 we are very pleased that the ‘Lehramt.International’ programme 26 00:01:22.166 --> 00:01:26.583 has already achieved notable successes just five years after it started: 27 00:01:27.333 --> 00:01:31.708 The 36 DAAD-funded model projects at German higher education institutions 28 00:01:31.708 --> 00:01:33.416 were able to establish and maintain stable 29 00:01:33.416 --> 00:01:36.041 cooperation models with partners in over 50 countries. 30 00:01:37.000 --> 00:01:41.375 The demand for scholarships and international work placements remains high. 31 00:01:42.291 --> 00:01:44.958 Many teacher training programmes now have improved 32 00:01:44.958 --> 00:01:49.166 procedures for recognising the academic achievements abroad of (prospective) teachers. 33 00:01:50.750 --> 00:01:52.916 And the political dialogue 34 00:01:52.916 --> 00:01:55.500 has clearly contributed to raising awareness of the required improvements 35 00:01:55.500 --> 00:01:58.791 in the underlying conditions at an HEI-internal and statutory level. 36 00:01:59.291 --> 00:02:04.875 This online publication contains man \voices, images and testimonials 37 00:02:04.875 --> 00:02:07.083 of students, alumnae and alumni, and staff members 38 00:02:07.083 --> 00:02:09.083 associated with the model projects who report on these successes. 39 00:02:10.208 --> 00:02:14.166 My thanks go out to all project participants and their international partners 40 00:02:14.166 --> 00:02:17.208 for their dedicated commitment and successful work! 41 00:02:17.875 --> 00:02:19.375 I am very pleased to say 42 00:02:19.375 --> 00:02:22.958 that the programme has been extended for a further five years from 2025 onwards. 43 00:02:22.958 --> 00:02:25.625 This confirms\the relevance of our work to date 44 00:02:26.250 --> 00:02:29.250 and at the same time acts as a stimulus for the activities ahead!