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Teaching Philosophy

For me, teaching is more than simply passing on knowledge: it is a collaborative process of discovery, dialogue, and questioning. My teaching philosophy combines critical thinking with an open and inclusive learning environment—one in which students can develop their own perspectives and take responsibility for their own learning journey.

A more detailed outline of my teaching philosophy can be found below.

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Teaching Philosophy

My teaching in the field of German as a second and foreign language is action-oriented, practical, and tailored to the needs, strengths, and areas for growth of my students. I value a positive and respectful approach to mistakes, viewing them as an essential part of the learning process. Through individualized support, interactive methods, and authenticity, I help learners gain the confidence and skills to use German effectively in everyday life and at work, while also developing into independent, self-directed, and lifelong learners. Sensitivity and mutual respect are, for me, just as essential as linguistic progress.

students’ feedback

  • “Instead of cancelling class, she offered an online option. Lots of feedback, interesting topic and well-prepared lesson.”

  • “The tasks are very well structured with enough time to work on it and a fair assessment with good feedback and possibilities for further questions. Also, the class is fun thanks to a combination of lecture and group work.”

  • “Very sympatheatic instructor who responded well to our questions.”

  • “Each class was well prepared and interestingly designed. Also, you were encouraged to think, but not required to share your thoughts if you didn’t want to.”

  • “Very structured and understandable. If you had any questions, they were answered immediately.”

  • “The instructor is very friendly, encourages reflection / rethinking when the correct solution has not been given, and praises when the answers are correct. Very good!”

  • “We were well and throughly prepared for the analysis tasks.”

  • “Very well structured and organized. She created a supportive environment in which you felt comfortable giving answers even when you were unsure. So, you had no sense of shame! In addition, the exercises sheets are very well created and in Learnweb everything is also very clear and simple.”

  • “I really liked the group work , especially talking with other students during the online semester.”

  • “A refreshingly practical seminar, delivered by a refreshingly competent professor.”

  • “What I also enjoyed was that the opinions of the students were considered just as valid and were allowed to be spoken out in discussion.”

  • Honestly, I thought it would be boring but in the end it was quite interesting to mebecause of the presentation style and the motivation that was given by Samantha.”