We are committed to empowering both teachers and students through interdisciplinary workshops. These workshops are a strategic solution to the challenges faced by teachers in implementing the competency-based approach. We believe that quality education is the cornerstone of improving lives and driving sustainable development. By fostering a deeper connection between subjects and practical skills, we aim to build a stronger, more capable future generation.
Context
Since its introduction seven years ago, the competency-based approach has transformed teaching practices in Cameroon. While this approach meets the demands of today’s society, progress in its practical implementation remains limited, particularly in teacher training.
To address this gap, the German Teachers Association of the Central Region and LCE-Cameroon have teamed up to develop a project that enhances the practical competencies of both German teachers and learners through interdisciplinary workshops.
Objective
This project aims to develop the competencies of both teachers and learners to optimize the use of the competency-based approach, stimulate creativity in both teachers and students, present lessons in a fun and engaging way to enhance the learning experience, showcase the interdisciplinary nature of teaching German, and boost motivation for both teachers and students.
Interdisciplinarity
For example: we believe that teaching a foreign language is inherently interdisciplinary. In Cameroon, the teaching of German, Spanish, and English is structured around five key modules: family and socio-cultural life, environment, health and well-being, economic life, media and communication, and citizenship.
Through this approach, learners develop practical skills that span across various subjects like biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and economics, fostering a deeper and more holistic understanding of the language.
Expected Impact
- ✅ Equip teachers with practical, interdisciplinary tools that improve student engagement and real‑world competence.
- ✅ Strengthen teacher capacity to implement the competency‑based approach in Cameroon’s classrooms.
- ✅ Foster a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students apply theory in meaningful ways.
- ✅ Reduce the gap between theory‑heavy instruction and hands‑on learning experiences.
- ✅ Support the creation of a generation of learners prepared for 21st‑century challenges.
Get Involved
- ✅ Volunteer to develop or facilitate teacher‑workshops using our resource tool‑kits.
- ✅ Partner with us by sponsoring the design or distribution of practical teaching aids.
- ✅ Contribute your expertise in curriculum design, instructional materials or interdisciplinary activities.
- ✅ Advocate for quality teaching‑resources in your network or educational community.
- ✅ Provide feedback or pilot our resources in your school to help us refine and scale.