The annual "social week" organized by the Bosch corporation once again brought apprentices to the Oberlin School this week. All five young adults are in their second year of training in the field of electrical engineering and took the opportunity to gain insight into the school life of children and adolescents with special needs in intellectual development, as well as to realize a desired project of the school using their craftsmanship. They worked for a week with children and adolescents with disabilities and built benches and tables for their outdoor area. There, classes can now take place in good weather or they can have lunch together.
The trainees greeted the students from the very beginning with great openness and warmth. What was particularly noticeable was how attentive and respectful they approached the children and young people. During their stay, the aspiring electronics technicians supported various school activities and quickly established contact with the students. With a lot of patience, they answered questions, helped with practical tasks, and all students were allowed to assist with different tasks. This created a pleasant atmosphere of cooperation. For the special needs school, the visit was a valuable enrichment. "The students were able to make new contacts and gain insights into the professional world. At the same time, the trainees had the opportunity to gather experience outside of their usual work environment and gained insight into working with children with disabilities," informed class teacher Claudia Schöttke.
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Caption: Bosch trainees, students of the Oberlin School with their teachers present the newly built raised bed.
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