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German American Partnership Program (GAPP)

German American Partnership Program (GAPP). Presented by: Brent Mackey German teacher Webster Groves High School. What does the exchange look like?. Started in 1972 Almost 800 school partnerships 265,000 students have participated. Home stays Classroom shadowing. Facts and figures.

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German American Partnership Program (GAPP)

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  1. German American Partnership Program(GAPP) Presented by: Brent Mackey German teacher Webster Groves High School

  2. What does the exchange look like? • Started in 1972 • Almost 800 school partnerships • 265,000 students have participated • Home stays • Classroom shadowing Facts and figures

  3. (Taken from www.goethe.de)GAPP does not charge a fee for any of its services nor does GAPP make any arrangements for the exchange.The implementation of the program is solely the responsibility of the school administrations. Important to know

  4. A: Quite a bit. • Apply to be partnered with a school. • Advertise the program to students. • Select students (VERY CAREFULLY). • Plan events/activities with coordinator from Germany. • Prepare students (for both sides of exchange). Q: So what do I have to do?

  5. Book flights and trains • Get travelers insurance for students. • Apply for grants through GAPP • Be a mediator for partners. Q: So what do I have to do? (cont.)

  6. 1. Apply to be partnered with a school. • Download form from www.goethe.de • Answer questions regarding: • Characteristics of your school • The surrounding area of your school • Requests for partner school Q: So what do I have to do? (cont.)

  7. 2. Advertise the program to students/parents through: • School letters • Emails • Posters • Homework website posts • Mandatory informational meeting • Q: So what do I have to do? (cont.)

  8. 3. Select students (VERY CAREFULLY). • Application • Essay/interview • Signed expectations sheet • Student Profile • Q: So what do I have to do? (cont.)

  9. 4. Plan events/activities with coordinator from Germany. • Welcome/Farewell gatherings • One or two all-group events (for U.S. half only) • Excursions (in Germany) • Hotels • Train tickets (German RailPass) • www.raileurope.com • 7 days is $182 • Q: So what do I have to do? (cont.)

  10. 5. Prepare students (for both sides of exchange). • Meetings before after school to discuss: • How to be a good host • What to expect as host • Culture shock • How to be a good guest • Airport/train station expectations • How to get the most from the exchange • Student projects • Q: So what do I have to do? (cont.)

  11. Book flights and trains • Lufthansa • 75% off teacher’s ticket • Free student ticket (Groups of 15 or more) • RailPass Q: So what do I have to do? (cont.)

  12. Connects language to real people (not just for GAPP students) • Encourages students to study abroad later • Encourages students to join German • Encourages students to stick with German • Life-long friendships overseas • Life-long vacation spot later in life! Why it’s all worth it

  13. WM Public-viewing

  14. English Garden, Munich

  15. Hohensalzburg

  16. Dachau memorial site

  17. Kölner Dom, Köln

  18. QUESTIONS?

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