Our most recent professional development program for IT teachers at SGAVE in Shijiazhuang focused on the German dual education system, didactic design, and modern teaching methods. The aim was to provide teachers with practical concepts for delivering IT content, as well as innovative pedagogical approaches that can be directly applied in their classrooms.
A special emphasis was placed on the German dual education system, which combines strong practical integration with theoretical learning—a model particularly well-suited for IT professions and highly regarded in international exchanges. The program not only delivered subject-specific content but also methods for didactic design to make lessons more varied and activity-based. Modern teaching techniques such as project-based learning, active student engagement, and the use of digital tools were at the forefront.
In addition to professional training, the proximity to Zhengding, a district of Shijiazhuang, enabled a cultural excursion that offered valuable insights into traditional Chinese architecture and way of life. This real-world connection helps teachers foster intercultural skills and present learning content in a more vivid manner in their own teaching.
Such continuing education programs are essential, especially in IT, where ongoing training is necessary to keep pace with rapid technological development. Teachers learn how to integrate new technologies like artificial intelligence and digital tools responsibly and effectively into their lessons. The combination of subject qualification, didactic training, and cultural exchange comprehensively strengthens teaching competence and opens up new perspectives for shaping IT education in an international context.
