By Josefina Moreno, Spanish Teacher
Upon arrival in Berlin at 15:30 we checked in and gathered for drinks and dinner at the Weltwirtschaft am HKW by the water. The following day, we engaged in various activities to get to know each other better and to learn about the history of Berlin. We visited landmarks such as the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, the Spree River, and the Fernsehturm.
Visiting German Schools
The next morning, after breakfast, we visited German schools. Due to our large group, we split up to visit different schools. I had the opportunity to visit the Ferdinand Freiligrath Schule, the Nelson Mandela International School, and the Street College with my colleagues Mohamad and James.
Topography of Terror
On Friday, we attended a workshop at the Topography of Terror, where we learned how to use sources in our lessons and how to teach about World War II to our students. Overall, it was an incredible learning experience, and we hope to share our newfound knowledge with our colleagues soon!