fide – Module Didactics of Foreign and Second Languages

Course instructors who
• acquire the qualification "Language Course Instructor in the Integration Sector"
• lead language courses (especially DaF/DaZ courses) for adults
• wish to further their education in the field of language didactics

Prerequisites are
• proven competencies and experience in educational work with adults (SVEB certificate or equivalent qualification)
• at least 50 hours of proven practice in foreign and/or second language instruction with adults
• linguistic and metalinguistic competencies in
(Standard) German at least at level C1 (according to CEFR)
• willingness to actively participate (with at least 40 hours of self-study time)
• basic digital competencies (e.g., using MS Teams as a learning platform, creating teaching/learning materials)

Online modules require basic technical equipment (computer with internet access, video camera and microphone) as well as digital skills (video conferencing via Zoom).

Based on the didactic principles of fide: action orientation, needs and demand orientation, empowerment (autonomization), appreciation.

Analysis of lesson recordings (video), teaching material analysis, cooperative learning forms (e.g., jigsaw method), transfer tasks, learning stations, guided reflection, self-experience of subject-specific methods (e.g., getting-to-know-you methods), classroom discussion, among others.

For completion, you must submit a competence assessment one month after the module ends:
Written planning and didactic-methodological justification of a lesson unit of 2 periods for adult language learners, designed according to the principles of action orientation

You will receive the fide module certificate "Didactics of Foreign and Second Languages" upon
• active participation in the on-site events (at least 90%) and
• a competence assessment graded as "passed".

You can apply for the fide certificate "Language Course Instructor in the Integration Sector" at the fide office.

Krisztina Ambruszt, Head of Training of Trainers

12.02.2027

If there are insufficient registrations, ECAP reserves the right to cancel the course up to 7 days before the start. If registered participants cannot accept new course offers at short notice, course fees already paid will be refunded 100%.

Please allow 5-8 hours per module day for the preparation assignments.

05.02.2027

Withdrawal of registration is possible free of charge up to 15 calendar days before the course start. In case of later withdrawal with a medical certificate, the module may be made up, but we charge an administrative fee of CHF 50.00. In case of later withdrawal without a medical certificate as well as withdrawal during the course, we charge the full course fees, except in cases of force majeure. This also applies to ECAP employees. Cancellation must be made in writing.

If the reasons for withdrawal lie with ECAP, participants will incur no costs.

Anyone who misses course days 2 and/or 3 of a module for health reasons can make these up in another module. A medical certificate is expressly requested. If participation on the 1st course day is not possible due to illness, it cannot be made up; instead, the entire module must be repeated in full.