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ESC: Intercultural and inclusive work with pupils

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About the project

ESC: Intercultural and inclusive work with pupils

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Die Richtsbergschule Marburg ist eine inklusive Gesamtschule mit Ganztagskonzept. Momentan wird die Schule von 560 Schülern besucht und verfügt über 50 Fach- und Betreuungskräfte. Neben der normalen schulischen Ausbildung legt die Einrichtung Wert auf ein breites kulturelles und soziales Angebot. Projekte in Musik, Tanz, Theater, Film, Literatur und Kunst sind Bestandteile des Schulalltags. Die Richtsbergschule erhielt 2011 den Titel „Schule mit besonderer musikalischer Förderung“ und ist seit 2015 zertifizierte KulturSchule des Landes Hessen. Kooperationen mit dem Hessischen Rundfunk, der Gießener Musikakademie RP Jam, der Marburger Musikschule, dem hessischen Landestheater Marburg, der Kunstwerkstatt, der Universität Marburg, der Frankfurter Fachhochschule, der Waggonhalle und einer großen Zahl unabhängiger Künstler garantieren professionelles Arbeiten und vielfältige Möglichkeiten, die Lust und Freude der Kinder an den Künsten zu wecken. Schulentwicklung und Unterrichtsentwicklung werden an der Richtsberg-Gesamtschule außerordentlich erfolgreich betrieben, dies zeigt sich beispielhaft in den aktuellen Studien und empirischen Untersuchungen u. a. der Universität Marburg. Gemeinsamer, inklusiver Unterricht im Team gehört zum Alltag unserer Schule. Die Schule blickt auf nahezu 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der gemeinsamen Unterrichtung von behinderten und nichtbehinderten Schülern zurück. Unter Inklusion wird aber nicht nur die sonderpädagogische Förderung von Kindern mit festgestelltem Förderschwerpunkt im Regelunterricht verstanden, sondern die Nutzbarmachung und Wertschätzung von Unterschiedlichkeit im Sinne einer „Pädagogik der Vielfalt“. Zum Kollegium der RGS gehören fünf Förderschullehrerinnen und zwei Förder-schullehrer, die einer bis zwei Klassen fest zugeordnet sind. Gemeinsamer, inklusiver Unterricht heißt individualisiertes, kompetenzorientiertes Lernen, von dem alle SchülerInnen profitieren. Inklusive Klassen werden in der Regel von zwei Lehrkräften geleitet und je nach Förderbedarf der Schüler in einzelnen Fächern doppelbesetzt unterrichtet. Klassen- und FachlehrerInnen arbeiten hierbei mit den FörderschulkollegInnen zusammen. Manche Schüler erhalten zusätzliche Unterstützung durch Teilhabe-Assistenten. Bei entsprechendem Bedarf sind auch Therapien für die Schüler mit Förderbedarf am Vormittag in der Schule möglich (Ergotherapie, Sprachtherapie, Physiotherapie). --- The Richtsbergschule Marburg is an inclusive comprehensive school with an all-day concept. The school is currently attended by 560 students and the staff consists of over 50 teachers and personal assistants. Apart from regular schooling this institution provides a broad spectrum of cultural and social activities. Projects in music, dance, drama, literature and art are elements of the day-to-day life at the school. In 2011 the Richtsbergschule received the title of a „school of special musical promotion“ and in 2015 became a certified „school with focus on culture“ (Kulturschule) of the state of Hesse. In cooperation with the Hessische Rundfunk (state radio and TV station), RPJam (music academy in Gießen), Marburger Musikschule (the music school of Marburg), Hessisches Landestheater Marburg (the theatre in Marburg), the Kunstwerkstatt (art workshop), the University of Marburg, the Fachhochschule Frankfurt, as well as many independent artists, the Richtsbergschule provides students with a professional approach and a multitude of opportunities to discover and pursue various forms of arts. School development and improvement of teaching are pursued with great success at the Richtsbergschule. This success is supported by current reports and empirical studies conducted by the University of Marburg and others. Learning together in inclusive settings under supervision of teaching teams is commonplace. Our school looks back at nearly 25 years of experience concerning coeducation of children with and without special needs. However, we do not simply understand special needs education as teaching children with specific handicaps in the context of normal lessons, but as an opportunity and an appreciation of difference in terms of a „pedagogy of diversity“. The staff of the Richtsbergschule includes seven teachers of children with special needs, who are assigned to one or two classes each. Learning together in an inclusive environment means learning in an individualized and competence-oriented setting to the benefit of all students. Every inclusive class at our school normally has two class teachers and the lessons are held by two teachers as well, depending on the special needs of individual students in individual subjects. Class and subject teachers work together in teams with teachers for children with special needs. Some children also receive additional support from personal assistants. If required, certain types of therapy (ergotherapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy) can also be provided at school during lesson time.

💼 What the programme involves

Young adults from Europe are going to work with pupils on self planned and executed Projects at Richtsberg Gesamtschule Marburg, thereby improving their language skills and getting a better understanding for multicultural Environments. It is a big School with many Options to get creative working ideas. The volunteers will take part in the everyday classes as well as afternoon activities. After a time of familiarization under tutelage by experienced staff members, these activities will be done by the volunteers in cooperation with the pupils. Inclusion will be a permanent part of the volunteers work, the School is an inclusive and barrier free workplace. Possible activities may include a trip to the volunteers homecountry, a presentation of the work results achieved together with pupils, the implementaton of certain Project aims in the daily life in School, neighbourhood or town. Native Speaker of English, French or Spanish are preferred.

🏠 Accommodation on site

There is an apartment rented excluyively for the volunteers by the School. It is situated near the old town of Marburg. The volunteer may eat at the Schools Cafeteria to highly reduced Prices. Transport to School will be by public Transport or bike. Marburg is not a big City, you can do everything on foot, by bike or by bus.

🎒 Leisure activities

Key words like tolerance and solidarity are pursued core competences for everybody attending this School. To work on these subjects will be the main task for the volunteers joining the School.This may be defined as theatrical work, a Musical Arrangement or something related to the arts in General, but also Dance, Sports, etc. the volunteers and the Kids shall be creative in their Projects. Last but not least, one of the main goals is improving the language skills of all volunteers and Kids involved, exchanging knowledge of german, english, spanish and/or French during the Project process.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Young adults between 19 and 29 from all over Europe. Native Speaker of English, French or Spanish are preferred, you will work mainly in language teaching courses. Strong interest in working with kids in an educational environment is recommended. Readiness to learn german quickly and to be selfreliant.
Deadline: No application deadline

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

DE35618

01/09/2023 → 14/07/2024

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Karlsbader Weg 3, 35039 Marburg, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:16 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German