Green parliamentary group: critical of plans for 11th compulsory school year
The Berlin Green parliamentary group is skeptical about the education administration's plans for an 11th compulsory school year. It is clear that the current system does not do justice to all young people, according to a position paper from the parliamentary group, for which youth policy spokesperson Klara Schedlich is responsible. "In particular, young people with special needs and young people with disabilities as well as those from so-called socially disadvantaged backgrounds often fall by the wayside," Schedlich admits.
Greens consider compulsory 11th school year to be wrong
However, it is also clear that young people in particular, who are not sure what will happen to them after school, do not receive good career guidance through a compulsory 11th year in a classroom. "We want to offer all young people an opportunity to discover new skills, provide guidance and regain the fun of learning."
The Green parliamentary group is proposing to expand careers guidance services in the middle school at all types of school and to offer a flexible "prospects year" with extensive advice and guidance services for all young people who do not know which path they would like to take after year 10. However, no one should be forced to do so.
Greens consider good counseling services to be crucial
"If guidance services are expanded at schools, more young people will be given a perspective," the position paper states. "By gaining an insight into the world of work and reflecting on their own strengths and talents, young people learn which profession might suit them and how to find an apprenticeship." It will not be possible to force young people into vocational orientation. "We have to make them a good offer."
The Senate Department of Education Senator Katharina Günther-Wünsch (CDU), on the other hand, has announced an 11th year of compulsory schooling. This is intended to ensure that young people who do not start vocational training at the end of compulsory schooling continue to go to school.
- The Green parliamentary group in the House of Representatives also shares this sentiment, advocating for expanded career guidance services in middle schools to provide a flexible "prospects year" for uncertain students.
- In their position paper, the Greens in the Senate emphasize the importance of good counseling services, stating that offering a perspective to more young people through expanded guidance at schools can help them reflect on their strengths and talents, ultimately aiding in their vocational orientation.
- It's notable that the Green parliamentary group in both the Senate and the House of Representatives argue against forcing young people into vocational orientation, instead focusing on providing appealing options for them to explore their interests and potential paths after completing year 10.
Source: www.dpa.com
