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

Prerequisites:
• Demonstrated competencies and experience in educational work with adults (SVEB certificate or equivalent qualification)
• fide module certificate "Foreign and Second Language Didactics" (or equivalent qualification)
• At least 100 hours of documented German as a Second Language teaching practice with migrants
• Linguistic and metalinguistic competencies in
(Standard) German at least at level C1 (according to CEFR)
• Understanding of the local colloquial language (dialect)
• Willingness to participate actively (with min. 40 hours of self-study time).

In online modules, basic technical equipment (computer with internet access, video camera, and microphone) as well as digital competencies (handling the MS Teams learning platform and video conferences via Zoom) are required. (You will receive a tutorial on MS Teams with the invitation.)

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

Short presentation with visualization of the fide circle, 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 one month 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

21.08.2026

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%.

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

15.08.2026

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