Episode 11

DSJ Magic: SegeLn — Self-Directed Learning at the DSJ

2 November 2025 13 minutes

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Shownotes

What's behind the SegeLn concept? Katharina Reichert explains self-directed learning in grades 5 and 6 at the DSJ.

In this episode, we launch our new series "DSJ Magic", where we showcase innovative and special projects at the German International School Johannesburg. First up is SegeLn — self-directed learning in grades 5 and 6. Katharina Reichert, coordinator of the orientation stage, explains how students learn to take charge of their own learning and why it matters.

Chapters

00:00 — Intro & Introduction to the "DSJ Magic" series (Dennis Forbes)

01:34 — Introducing Katharina Reichert

03:08 — What is SegeLn? Origins and development

05:01 — Westermann diagnostics and individual learning folders

07:03 — Why is self-directed learning important?

09:10 — Future vision: Digitalisation and the ISEC stream

11:29 — Teachers as learning facilitators

12:55 — Students as experts & role reversal

Timestamps are approximate.

Transcript

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This episode is primarily in German. The full transcript is available on the German episode page.

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