00:00Did you know that one in three German teenagers struggles with basic reading and math skills?
00:05That's what a major international test by the OECD found.
00:09The results are dramatic. They are not acceptable.
00:13Experts cite educational inequity, teacher shortages and an inconsistent and fragmented school system.
00:20Every single federal state in Germany organizes education on its own.
00:24This school can change the bigger picture, but it's trying to create the best education possible for each of their
00:30students.
00:31Children here are seen individually with all their strengths and weaknesses.
00:35This individualized way of educating has won the school recognition from the German School Prize.
00:41Petra Birkholz is the deputy head teacher.
00:44In the fifth class, all students have a diagnosis.
00:48We can see where the problems are in the language, because the language is the key to all other teachers.
00:55And we can see exactly where the weaknesses are and where the strengths are.
01:00And then we can see how the individual support is needed.
01:05Students get targeted support when they fall behind and they are encouraged to organize their own learning.
01:11The idea? Less teaching from the front, more individual support and responsibility.
01:17I'm going to try to figure out the words carefully.
01:20Okay.
01:22The Englander had a good experience.
01:24Why?
01:25I think it's good, because you can always improve yourself.
01:29I'm already better.
01:31And I understand more things than before.
01:35Before.
01:36Also, I think that you're prepared for free learning on the career field.
01:40And yes, you can also get your interests out of what you can do.
01:46This school is not only about teaching, but also about nourishing the children's self-esteem.
01:51Because the most important thing is that the teachers are stronger than the school.
01:56And not with the feeling that they can't.
01:58And that's what they are now saying through PISA.
02:01There are many abilities and abilities, which the children have,
02:06and you can only get the signs that they are bad.
02:12And I think that is right.
02:12What are you getting so good now?
