Events

Carnival is an important cultural event for many. However, as in all social spheres, racism and discrimination are also reproduced here. With racist costumes and cultural appropriation, racist images are perpetuated and make it difficult for some children and young people to participate in the festivities. So how can carnival be celebrated in a culturally antiracist way in the educational context? Together, in the workshop, we will explore the concept of cultural appropriation, its meaning, as well as the possible consequences of cultural appropriation. Using historical and current examples, we will ask ourselves: How can we recognize racist reproduction at carnival? What practical action possibilities can we develop for schools and educational institutions? The workshop will be held in German. Target group: The workshop is open to educational professionals, teachers, (school) social workers and anyone interested, whether they have experienced racism themselves or not. The workshop is being conducted by the AntiDiscrimination Office Cologne, a counseling, qualification and networking center focusing on racism, under the auspices of Öffentlichkeit gegen Gewalt e. […]

Warm invitation to the workshop „Disability in the context of migration and flight – a perspective shift for a discrimination-sensitive accompaniment of children with disabilities and their families in the school day“! The workshop provides an insight into the intersection of disability and migration or flight and shows how different forms of discrimination affect educational opportunities and participation. In addition to various models of disability, the development of the disability rights movement as well as the importance and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) are taken into account. Furthermore, the interplay between ableism and racism is discussed as a reality for many families. In addition, the workshop provides a space for exchange about a discrimination-sensitive accompaniment and collaboration with children and families in the school context – for example in lessons, in parent meetings, and in counseling situations. Speakers: Ira Vogt and Lena Ingenhaag (Self-determined Life Competence Center) Audience: Teachers and social workers from primary schools, secondary schools and vocational colleges. To register, please write an informal […]

The Municipal Integration Center cordially invites all teachers at Cologne primary schools who work with newly arrived children and young people to the event „DaZ-Teaching and Language Development with Images.“ This online training focuses on the use of image material for DaZ teaching or language development: whether it be picture books, photos, postcards, calendar pages, advertising posters – all of these help you develop vocabulary with the children, find speaking opportunities or initiate small writing activities. The suggestions you receive during the training are suitable for use with younger or older students, with beginners and advanced speakers, and can also be used well with those who have not yet learned to read. You will receive a wealth of ideas during the event that you can use in DaZ support and regular classroom teaching for any topics/ vocabulary areas. From this you can create your own language learning card with image material tailored to your target audience. How about talking picture books, photo manipulation or […]

The Municipal Integration Center cordially invites all primary school teachers who work with newly arrived children and young people to the event „Playful Language Promotion through Movement“. In this workshop, you will learn about many small, movement-oriented games and activities that can help newly arrived students acquire the German language. The workshop will primarily focus on activities for introducing grammar structures, vocabulary training, and encouraging oral communication. We will try many of the games together and also consider how to adapt them to the language level, age, and needs of the respective learning group. We will also include games for children who have not yet learned the alphabet. Most of the activities require little preparation and materials. All you need are picture cards, a few dice, a small ball, and plenty of writing materials. How about Human Memory, Sachensucher, Monster Painting or a vocabulary set? You will receive an extensive digital handout with tips on games and movement activities, as well as access to a Padlet […]