Neues aus dem hessischen Kultusministerium und viele andere Hinweise in den aktuellen Bili-News...

Ein Newsletter von Bilinguales Lernen Online
Hg.: Thomas von Machui

In eigener Sache

Vor einigen Tagen hatte ich in einer Mail über den Silberstreifen berichtet, den unser Portal "Bilinguales Lernen Online" am Horizont einer Antwort der Hessischen Kultusministerin auf eine FDP-Anfrage im Landtag erblicken kann. Auf die schon im letzten Jahr kräftig reduzierte Stellenzuweisung für Schulen mit einem bilingualen Zweig von 0,5 auf 0,3 Stellen wird allerdings an keiner Stelle eingegangen. Der insofern unnvollständige Sachstandsbericht des Ministeriums zum bilingualen Unterricht in Hessen kann im Materialpool zur Bildungspolitik angeschaut werden:
http://lernen.bildung.hessen.de/bilingual/bildungspolitik/material_bipo/

Bildungspolitik

Das deutsche Bildungssystem auf Englisch
Der Deutsche Bildungsserver steht auch in einer englischsprachigen Fassung zur Verfügung. Unter der Bezeichnung "Find out about Germany" sind dort Informationen zum deutschen Bildungssystem zu finden, die speziell für Nutzerinnen und Nutzer aus anderen Ländern interessant sind. Dieses englischsprachige Portal ist aber auch als praxisnahes Wörterbuch der Bildung zu nutzen.
»  http://www.eduserver.de

VGH Hessen: Kein Anspruch auf Aufnahme in eine bestimmte weiterführende Schule bei Angebot eines zweisprachigen Unterrichts
Der VGH Hessen hat durch mehrere Beschlüsse die Beschwerden von Schülern aus dem Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg zurückgewiesen, die bis zur endgültigen Klärung der anstehenden Rechtsfragen vorläufig in die Jahrgangsstufe 5 eines bestimmten Gymnasiums der Stadt Darmstadt aufgenommen werden wollten.
http://lernen.bildung.hessen.de/bilingual/aktuelles/news
»  http://www.lexisnexis.de/rechtsnews/index.php?p=produkt&aid;=124359

Anne-Sophie Briest gründet in Berlin eine bilinguale Vorschule
"Wir können die Bildung nicht einfach dem Staat überlassen und dann darüber schimpfen", sagt die 33-jährige Anne-Sophie Briest. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Freundin Antje Michaelis hatte sie schon vor anderthalb Jahren die Idee, eine bilinguale Vorschule zu gründen.
» http://www.welt.de/berlin/article1208732/Anne-Sophie_Briest_gruendet_in_Berlin_eine_Schule.html

Austausch

rausvonzuhaus.de
Im Internet bietet die Seite www.rausvonzuhaus.de der Fachstelle für Internationale Jugendarbeit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland e.V. (IJAB) vielfältige Informationen: Erfahrungsberichte, Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten, Länderinformationen und Beschreibungen der einzelnen Programme. Einen Blick wert ist auch das Forum: Hier geben Teilnehmer ihre Erfahrungen mit Austauschprogrammen an Interessierte weiter.
»  http://www.rausvonzuhaus.de/
Mehr:
http://lernen.bildung.hessen.de/bilingual/andere_sprachen/verweise-europa/

Alle Fächer (Französisch)

France-blog fête son premier anniversaire
Seit einem Jahr können Schüler und Lehrer im Internet auf tagesaktuelle Informationen rund um französische Sprache und Kultur zurückgreifen - im France-Blog (Klett).
»  http://www.france-blog.info/

Politik

LESSON PLAN: I AM SEVENTEEN GOING ON …: Creating Podcasts to Examine Adolescence Through the Ages
BASED ON THE ARTICLE: When He Was Seventeen, By CHRISTOPHER SORRENTINO, September 17, 2007 OVERVIEW OF LESSON PLAN: In this lesson, students create scripts for podcasts about the relationships between teens and parents in a historical era.
»  http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20070917monday.html

C-SPAN Classroom
Over the past decades, C-SPAN has brought many hours of fascinating programming to the generally curious. Many teachers have used their programming to edify their students about various aspects of US government, and now C-SPAN has created this very nice site to complement those informal activities. The formal mission of the C-SPAN Classroom site is "to enhance the teaching of Civics & U.S. Government through C-SPAN's primary source programming." Visitors can start their journey by viewing the "Clip of the Week", and then looking through the other thematic sections on the site, which include "Principles of Government", "Legislative Branch", and "Political Participation". Along with each clip, users can also view a short clip description, and take advantage of the discussion questions as well. Visitors will need to complete a short free registration form to access all of the clips, and this only takes a few minutes. This site is quite a delight, and for anyone who teaches civics and related fields, it will most likely become an essential online resource.
»  http://www.c-spanclassroom.org

FIFTY YEARS: FROM THE LITTLE ROCK NINE TO THE JENA SIX
LESSON PLAN: Examining Historical and Current Events to Understand School Integration
BASED ON THE ARTICLE: Louisiana Protest Echoes the Civil Rights Era, By RICHARD G. JONES, September 24, 2007
In this lesson, students discuss how the issues surrounding school integration have changed since the Little Rock Nine entered Central High School and what the recent events in Jena, Louisiana, teach us about what issues we still face as a nation.
»  http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20070924monday.html

Bilingualer Grundkurs Politik und Wirtschaft
In diesem Schuljahr unterrichte ich an meinem Bensheimer Gymnasium in der Jahrgangsstufe 12 ca. 30 junge Leute. Thema: Democracy. Für die Kursteilnehmer habe ich diese Seite eingerichtet:
https://altes-kurfuerstliches-gym.bensheim.schule.hessen.de/kurse/machui/gkpw-bili/

Economics

Visualizing Economics
Taking a page from Adam Smith, the motto of this delightful site is "Making the 'Invisible Hand' Visible." Under the guidance of Catherine Mulbrandon, the site brings together economic data and the powerful techniques of information visualization. She does this quite effectively through such thematic maps as "Where do Britain's rich and poor live?" and the "United States Household Income Map". Visitors can make their way through the maps here at their leisure, and also post their comments as they see fit. Additionally, users can look through the "Most Popular Posts" area and sign up to receive updates about new maps via email. Overall, the site is quite a find, and could even be used to spark debate and discussion in the classroom or around the break room.
»  http://www.visualizingeconomics.com/

Geographie

My Wonderful World
National Geographic has been keeping tabs on the geographic literacy of Americans young and old for decades. Some of their findings are a bit depressing, but they've always believed in well-thought out outreach programs, and this website is just one such program. The "My Wonderful World" site is intended for young people, but anyone will benefit from the numerous interactive activities, quizzes, and such offered here. Visitors can start by taking the National Geographic Roper Survey, and then take a look through the "Games & Cool Stuff" area. Here, they can take a look through the world of map "mashups", learn about wayfaring, and even take an aural trip around the globe. Additionally, there are sections designed specifically for parents, educators, and teens. Overall, it's a delight and for those yet unconverted to the importance of geography, this site will likely win over a new cadre of budding geographers.
»  http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/

Antarctica: Signs of the Great Thaw
Over the past few years, organizations like National Geographic and the National Academy of Sciences have been offering up interactive features on their websites. Many print newspapers have entered this arena as of late, including the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Recently, the Tribune offered up this tremendously interesting and visually engaging portrait of the effects of global warming on and around Antarctica. Visitors can start their travels through the continent by looking at the ways in which the thawing sea ice is taking its toll on the Adelie penguins, and then continue to learn about how scientists are attempting to reconstruct the history of various global climate changes. After that, they can take a 360 degree look around the South Pole and also listen to the voices of people who live and work on Antarctica.
»  http://tinyurl.com/3yej9g

Michigan State University Libraries: Map Library
Michigan State University has a well-known geography department, and an equally fine map library. On the map library's website, visitors will find a very nice selection of digital exhibits and maps. By clicking on the "Printable Maps", visitors will find a number of boundary maps that include those for the entire world and the continents. Moving on, the site also includes a section of scanned maps that includes historic maps of Michigan and a variety of 19th and early 20th century maps of Africa. Finally, visitors should definitely look through the "Exhibits" area as it includes an exhibit that explores the evolution of Michigan's roadmaps and the state's legal boundary.
»  http://www.lib.msu.edu/coll/main/maps/index.htm
More:
http://lernen.bildung.hessen.de/bilingual/Englisch/geo/verweisegeo/maps/

History

BlackPast: Remembered and Reclaimed
Professor Quintard Taylor of the University of Washington and his colleagues have created this very fine online resource that covers six centuries of African American history. The site includes an online encyclopedia of hundreds of famous and lesser known figures in African America, along with full text primary documents and major speeches of black activists and leaders from the eighteenth century to the present. Visitors should make sure and visit the "Perspectives on African American History" area, which includes rather fascinating pieces such as "Gentrification, Integration or Displacement?: The Seattle Story" and "Juneteenth: The Birth of an African American Holiday". The site merits numerous return visits, and those with a penchant for African American history, and United States history in general, will find some stellar materials here.
»  http://www.blackpast.org/

The Berlin Airlift
In June 1948, British and American pilots began delivering coal, flour, and other important items of sustenance to residents of West Berlin. It was known as the Berlin Airlift, and the event was one of the earliest serious crises of the Cold War. The noted PBS series, "American Experience", dedicated one of their episodes to exploring the Berlin Airlift, and this site complements that program quite nicely. The materials offered here include an interactive map of the airlift route, contemporary newspaper accounts of the Airlift, and a great essay on "The Chocolate Pilot". For those who don't know, the Chocolate Pilot was United States Air Force pilot Gail Halvorsen, who had the excellent idea of delivering packages of gum and candy to the children of West Berlin via miniature parachutes.
»  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/airlift/index.html

Science

Human Genome Project Education Resources
Exploring the world of the human genome project can be quite an undertaking for students new to the subject. Fortunately, the U.S Human Genome Project website contains a veritable cornucopia of accessible and age-appropriate educational materials for use in the classroom. First-time visitors may wish to start on the left-hand side of the page, which includes a FAQ area, a glossary, and a basic overview of genetics, appropriately titled "Genetics 101". After that, visitors may wish to look through the primary resources, which are organized into sections that include "Posters", "Presentations", "Online Educational Modules", and "Downloadable Teaching Aids". There are over several hundred resources contained within the site, and visitors can also make use of the search engine embedded on the homepage to look for specific resources.
»  http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/education/education.shtml

ChemTutor
From reactions to the world of acids and bases, the study of chemistry can present certain unique challenges to all types of students. Fortunately, there are helpful sites like ChemTutor. As their site mentions, ChemTutor "begins with the fundamentals and gives expert help with the most difficult phases of understanding your first course in chemistry." The site's layout is quite straightforward, as users can just click on any of the topics offered on the homepage. These topics include reactions, atomic structure, elements, and solutions. Within each topic, visitors can take advantage of sample problems, look over helpful diagrams, and so on.
»  http://www.chemtutor.com/

BioEd Online: Presentations
The resources for biology teachers offered by BioEd Online are uniformly excellent, and this particular section of their website is no exception to that trend. Designed specifically for teachers, this site contains dozens of presentations that can be adopted for use in a variety of classroom settings. Users of the site can explore a list of topics and featured presentation materials, which include "The Cell: Cloning", "Diversity of Life: Introduction to Human Behavior", and "The Human Organism: Influenza Vaccination". That's far from all however, as the site also has interactive lesson demonstrations, lab techniques, and teaching strategies. Equally important for instructors is the "Seeking a Teaching Position", which includes presentations like "So You Want to Teach?" and "High Stakes Communication: Interviewing for a Teaching Position".
»  http://www.bioedonline.org/presentations/
More:
http://lernen.bildung.hessen.de/bilingual/Englisch/naturwissenschaften/bi