School classroom in blurred background without young student. Blurry view of primary school classroom with no children or teacher, with chairs and tables on campus. Back to school concept.School5 minA new classroom for a new learning cultureWhen planning new school premises, there is an opportunity to take account of changing forms of teaching and learning.
Columns5 min«Can we have a music shower, please?»The pupils of music teacher Sibylle Dubs love experimenting with unfamiliar sounds. Not only does it strengthen their listening skills, it also helps them discover new things about themselves.
A student concentrating and taking notes while working in a classroom with her classmates.School6 minWhen children open the button laterIt is the school's responsibility to nurture talent. That is why young people should only be grouped according to ability after upper secondary school.
Columns5 minThe power of the sensesMusic teacher Sibylle Dubs once again realises how crucial sensory experiences are in music lessons.
Smart woman teacher in glasses helping students with their schoolwork during a lesson in a bright classroom at schoolSchool5 minSchool assistants – what parents should knowNowadays, many classrooms are staffed not only by teachers, but also by teaching assistants. What parents need to know.
Columns4 minBig emotions in music lessonsSibylle Dubs' lessons are lively affairs: there is a whirlwind of emotions, plenty of drama and, ultimately, a happy ending.
Columns5 min«is school really the most important thing?»Marvin, 14, is annoyed that his parents and grandparents always ask him about school and never ask how he is or what interests him.
School5 minThe selection comes at the wrong timeIn the midst of puberty, we decide on the future of teenagers – yet they need one thing above all else: time.
School5 minEvery child is a surprise packageIn the hustle and bustle of everyday school life, music teacher Sibylle Dubs briefly forgot how valuable it is to always treat pupils with curiosity.
Simone Hunziker, systemic supervisor and coachSchool14 min«We treat children like objects.»Supervisor Simone Hunziker supports families and schools in crisis. She knows what is lacking when children become aggressive.
School4 minHow reflection enriches music lessonsWhen composing a song with her students, Sibylle Dubs realises how important it is to give children space to develop and reflect.
School5 minWho is liable in the event of an accident on a school trip?A new guide helps teachers fulfil their supervisory and duty of care obligations towards pupils in their everyday working lives.
Learning5 min«Many topics have nothing to do with everyday life»What schoolchildren want: more movement in lessons, coordinated homework, relaxed teachers and practical topics.
Learning33 minRethinking schools: Answers to the 20 most important questionsWhat makes a good teacher? How does school work in the age of AI? We answer the most pressing questions about the future of school.
Learning5 minMarvelling, learning and discovering new things togetherWhat significance do extracurricular activities have? And what effect do they have on the children and young people?
Learning4 minSinging from the deepest soulThe children in her choir repeatedly show music teacher Sibylle Dubs what singing and making music is all about.
Learning3 min«People want too much at school today»Four parents share their criticism and praise of the school. From pressure to perform and integration to positive developments.
Columns2 minOur topic in May: Where to school?Inclusion, grades, staff shortages: schools have to put up with a lot of questions. Where is the need for action most urgent?
Learning3 min«Our school model no longer fits this society»Three teachers and a headteacher talk about the challenges in their profession and how they deal with them.
Learning3 minThese are our 21 experts on the topic of schoolsFor our dossier "School to where?", we asked experts from education and science the 20 most pressing questions about the future of schools.
Columns5 min«I don't want to go to camp with my class»Twelve-year-old Alina's class is about to go to camp. But she doesn't want to go because she can't sleep well away from home.
Learning5 minWhy music remains indescribableIn Sibylle Dubs' music class, the question arises as to whether music is like maths. The class comes to a valuable realisation.
Learning9 minFinally found a suitable schoolAfter a long odyssey, our author finds the perfect school for her daughters. What she likes there and what parents should look out for.
Family4 minKeeping everyone healthy at schoolStress and pressure have long been part of everyday school life - sometimes with serious consequences. What teachers and parents can do about it.
