Schools should experience reduced pressure, as per the Education Minister's suggestion.
Minister of Education Sven Teuber (SPD) in Rhineland-Palatinate has proposed a significant reform in school structures, aiming to focus on the personal development of students and reducing performance pressure. The initiative, known as the 'School of the Future', has been implemented in certain teacher teams since 2021.
Teuber's proposals suggest a shift away from constant testing in grades one to eight, with a focus on exams and performance checks that are more aligned with the individual learning pace of students. He imagines children and young people could only take an exam when they feel they have understood the material, emphasising the need for more time for personal development.
The 'School of the Future' initiative allows for greater freedom in lesson design and student evaluation. This freedom extends to the examination culture, with Teuber calling for fewer tests and less emphasis on graded spontaneous tests, which he believes put unnecessary pressure on students.
Research, according to Teuber, shows that pressure and anxiety hinder learning. Therefore, his proposals focus on reducing performance pressure in schools, with more focus on feedback discussions. Teuber has little regard for unannounced assessments, preferring a more collaborative and supportive approach to student evaluation.
Teuber's proposals do not indicate any plans to eliminate tests completely, but rather a shift towards a more flexible and student-centric examination system. The proposals also emphasise the importance of feedback discussions and personal development in schools, with Teuber emphasising the need for schools to be a better place for students.
It is important to note that Teuber's proposals do not mention a specific age range for the changes in examinations. The name of the initiative itself is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. However, the implementation of the 'School of the Future' initiative in certain teacher teams in Rhineland-Palatinate since 2021 suggests that the reforms are already underway.
In conclusion, Minister Teuber's proposals for the 'School of the Future' initiative represent a significant shift in the way schools in Rhineland-Palatinate approach education, with a focus on personal development, reduced performance pressure, and a more flexible and student-centric examination system.
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