fide Module Scenario-Based Instruction According to the fide Approach

Course instructors who
• wish to acquire the qualification "Language Course Instructor in the Integration Sector"
• wish to design language courses for adults in a scenario-based manner
• wish to pursue further education in the field of language subject didactics

Requirements:
• Proven competence and experience in adult education (SVEB Certificate or equivalent qualification)
• fide module certificate "Foreign and Second Language Didactics" (or equivalent qualification)
• At least 100 hours of proven GSL teaching practice with migrants
• Linguistic and metalinguistic skills in
(Standard) German at least at level C1 (according to CEFR)
• Understanding of the local vernacular (dialect)
• Willingness to participate actively (with at least 40 hours of self-study time)
• Basic digital skills (e.g., using MS Teams as a learning platform, creating teaching/learning materials)

Furthermore, current DaZ teaching practice is required for the competence certificate.

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

Short presentation with visualization of the fide cycle, classroom discussion, moderated discussion, group work, peer feedback, placemat, practical example (adapting, expanding a plan), virtual gallery walk, exchange of experiences, learning stations, individual work, guided reflection, question board, among others.

For completion, you submit a competency assessment two months after the end of the module:
Written planning of a scenario-based learning unit and its implementation in a Swiss practice field (incl. evaluation and written reflection)

You will receive the fide module certificate "Foreign and Second Language Didactics" upon
• active participation in the contact sessions (min. 90%) and
• competency assessment evaluated as "passed."

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

Krisztina Ambruszt, Head of Training of Trainers

20.12.2026

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%.

13.12.2026

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.