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The virtual city tour as part of the training of prospective teachers
I was supposed to be out in town today with the trainee teachers in Dr. Helga Rolletschek's seminar on the topic of "Medieval Munich," but the extension of the coronavirus-related lockdown unfortunately put a stop to our plans. Fortunately, I was able to quickly convert my medieval tour of Munich, which was tailored to the fourth-grade curriculum, into a virtual tour, so the trainee teachers could easily invite me into their digital classrooms.
Workshop on the Middle Ages
There, I had the chance to listen to a presentation on the Middle Ages prepared by seminar participants along with the other course participants and test my knowledge in an interactive quiz. Afterward, it was my turn, and I happily incorporated individual aspects of what I had learned into my PowerPoint presentation.
Walk along the first ring of walls
Together, we strolled through medieval Munich, peered through loopholes, imagined the foul smells along Metzgerzeile, heard about dukes and bishops and their quarrels, visited the cellar of Munich's former castle, wandered through medieval cemeteries, and pondered legends and myths that continue to delight not only children today. Basically, just like I always do when I'm out with groups.
Corona compared to medieval epidemics
Only the last stop was different this time than in previous years. While I've previously talked about the Schäfflertanz (Coopers' Dance) in an amusing and ironic way, I've now made it quite thoughtful. A good 500 years ago, the members of the Schäfflerzunft danced on what is now Marienplatz to revive life in Munich. Life had almost come to a standstill due to a persistent, but now over, plague epidemic. I've never really been able to imagine something like that before, and even though I certainly don't want to compare our situation to the plague, I now understand people and their desire for joy and normality much better!
Just a bit like the Middle Ages!
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