Feedback from courses and training programmes

“Your seminar was probably the most valuable of my entire studies. I'm not saying this to flatter you (I think it's anonymous anyway), but because I was truly able to take away an incredible amount from every one of your presentations. You have very positively influenced my thinking and introduced us to topics that are truly very important for our lives as teachers. Your book is already on display at our school because I absolutely had to have it. THANK YOU!!!!!”

“I think most of the content helped me and inspired me greatly. Especially the topic of gratitude and classroom management. You can take a lot away for practice. [...] Thank you!”

“Although my participation was only brief, I would like to sincerely thank you. Your seminar was a very beautiful and inspiring introduction to my new studies. The atmosphere and your approach truly impressed me.”

“First, I want to say that I have never had such a motivating instructor as you, and I therefore really learned a lot from you. Honestly, I found all the content very interesting, but the various techniques for increasing the participation spectrum, growth vs. fixed mindset, appreciation, and character development were especially helpful.”

“The gratitude exercises were great! Many THANKS for that. I will start using them in my pre-school class tomorrow. Especially the stories -- I definitely want to try those out. Also, THANKS for those. The gratitude letters are interesting and the video was very moving. For elementary school, I can imagine using them starting in 3rd and 4th grade. I would have wished the seminar hadn't been online. I think seeing and discussing things in person would have been "nicer." Many, many thanks and all the best!”

“On the theme of gratitude, I would like to hereby THANK you, Professor, for all the content, materials, and studies you have shared with us. There were not many courses throughout my studies that I would call particularly effective and fruitful. For everyday school life, I have taken away many helpful pedagogical and interpersonal tools that I want to incorporate into my teaching. Thank you very much!”

“I thought the idea of the thank-you letters was great -- I'm already thinking about how and when to implement it with my class. Actually, every area was very interesting and worth hearing! :-) THANK YOU for these enriching contents -- very practically oriented and interestingly presented. Time just flew by -- you have a very pleasant voice and convey the content very well... after this seminar I will reflect a lot and can take away quite a bit -- THANK YOU! :-)”

“Overall, the course strongly motivated me to think about my teaching and reflect on how I can improve it. I would also like to recommend the teaching techniques and AI in the team to others.”

“Many great inputs -- many thanks for that! I took away a lot over the course of this afternoon. :) THANK YOU :) Thank you for the many materials you provide to us free of charge! I still need to learn how to use ChatGPT, I find it very exciting and impressive how great stories can be created in a short time with worksheets and additional materials -- thanks for the time-saving and helpful input!!”

“I must honestly admit that I haven't experienced such a captivating and varied course session at the university in a long time.”

“I enjoyed the entire course because you got a very good insight into teaching and very often reflected on teachers from your own school experience and realized that they did quite a few things wrong -- things that would have helped us a lot if they had done them right. I find the book "Teach Like a Champion" very helpful because all the concepts and techniques are described very clearly and understandably. I also liked the techniques because you can apply them very well in class and should, as it will help the children.”

“I greatly appreciate that you addressed topics that are extremely valuable for us as teachers. One example is the emphasis on anchor-setting. I was also impressed that you provided us with literature that allows us to delve into the subject matter and deepen our knowledge. The inclusion of a practical example from your own experience, particularly in the context of turnaround schools where you actively participated, was extremely instructive and enriching.”

“I enjoyed the course very much, especially the content on structuring lessons and the various techniques you can use in class -- I found that very interesting!”

“I found the various techniques very interesting. I want to apply these in my teaching.”

“The various techniques you can use to design lessons as effectively as possible.”

“I think the techniques from Teach Like a Champion were very good and interesting. Your teaching was also well-structured and one could follow the common thread. Furthermore, I want to say that you always communicated the content clearly and understandably and that the turn-and-talks reinforced what we learned.”

“I particularly liked the "Teach Like a Champion" techniques and that we gained insight into the practice of these techniques through videos and other examples. I also found the variety of tools you introduced very useful. It's great that we learned about so many tools, such as Canva, Callipio, or Vocaroo, because I think they can help us a lot in our profession.”

“I gained a very exciting insight into what it means to be a teacher and what an art teaching is. I especially liked the teaching techniques, because the way we learned them, they are easily applicable in the classroom.”

“I found the topic of "Rituals and Routines" particularly interesting, and it will certainly help me in my career.”

“The methods for improving teaching as well as the rituals and routines that I will certainly apply in the future.”

“I really liked that you got so many helpful tips on how to structure your lessons and deliver good teaching. I especially found the smaller tips and tricks exciting because they showed that it doesn't take much for organized teaching.”

“Group discussions, especially the techniques from Teach Like a Champion -- Cold Call, Everybody Together, etc. -- were extremely exciting. It also prompts a lot of self-reflection and good planning for your own upcoming teaching.”

“I enjoyed the entire course because it was something completely new and you learned so much that you didn't know or weren't aware of before. The various techniques were very exciting and helpful, just like the rituals that should be introduced in every classroom. The various tools like Canva and Callipio were also very exciting, since I didn't know these tools before.”

“How to design lessons and interact well with a class.”

“I really liked that the professor didn't just mention and teach the content and techniques but actually used all the techniques himself. The course was very interesting -- you couldn't get bored. I'm grateful for the many things I learned and for the materials I received, because I can also use them later when teaching.”

“I really enjoyed it because I could apply the new information both as a mother and in my new job as a teacher.”

“I really liked that you could truly see that you are passionate about the topics covered. You do this out of conviction, and that makes learning so much more enjoyable.”

“I really liked the detailed explanations and the professor's enthusiasm. It's incredibly inspiring how much joy the professor himself brings to teaching, and it gives hope for the future of education to have heard about these discussed topics.”

“I really liked that you showed us diverse methods of what teaching can look like and which methods have a positive impact on instruction. Also, that we approached these methods in a variety of ways. I also found it great that you frequently interacted with us, helping us better remember the course content.”

“I really enjoyed that we received valuable practices and methods that will be very helpful in the future. I also really liked the style of teaching with the regular assignments, partner work, and turn-and-talks. I found the atmosphere was always pleasant, and Prof. Bernhard always had an open ear for any questions, problems, and concerns of the students.”

“I particularly enjoyed that we discussed the London Effect so thoroughly and in detail. I also really liked getting a connection to the Teach Like a Champion techniques through the video of the teacher and its analysis.”

“I really liked the topic of school development in London. I find it impressive how quickly these schools were improved and to learn exactly what methods London schools developed to improve teaching. I also really liked the topic of lesson structuring and learning different methods -- I wasn't aware there were so many meaningful methods for improving teaching and how important structure is in lessons. I also found character development very important, because it's essential that students build good character and develop a growth mindset -- that was also a good review for me personally.”

“I liked how you presented the various topics. You presented the content with great enthusiasm, which made it easy for me to follow. I especially liked the topics we covered, such as classroom management and fixed vs. growth mindset. The growth mindset content helped me personally in my own life. Only then did I become aware of what such a mindset can have as an impact on our lives.”

“The course was generally very well-structured and informative. Through your own motivation, you also motivated us students to always stay engaged and absorb the content. You made the seminars very exciting and interesting and gave us good tips for our future. The various methods and techniques for improving teaching are content that will certainly help me and surely many others in our future careers.”

“I especially liked the many detailed examples of good teaching and that it was always explained why one should pay attention to this or that regarding instruction. The book "Teach Like a Champion" and the materials on routines and rituals were a good introduction to understanding the nature of good teaching and an engaged instructor.”

“What I really liked about this course was that the professor taught with such joy and great motivation. [...] Through this, we gained great insight into how we might have it a bit easier later on. Very interesting sessions and very educational.”

“I must honestly say that every piece of content seemed meaningful and helpful to me. I also found it great that we reviewed things so often, so that I retained the knowledge sustainably.”

“I actually liked everything very much. There is no point where I would say something was missing from the course. I enjoyed all the content and I know I can take much of it into my professional life.”

“I can't think of anything that could have been done differently. The course was very high-quality and informative!”

“Since I came to this seminar without any expectations, I can only say that I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. I definitely want to try to put what I've learned into practice as well as possible.”

“I wanted to thank you for giving us such a good introduction to teaching science, and I will certainly take quite a bit from your teaching for my future career as a teacher.”

“You are a fantastic teacher and have developed a really good concept. I was always happy to be in your class and was able to fully focus on it.”

“I thought the seminar was really great and you brought the content across to us very well. The sessions were also very nicely and invitingly designed.”

“Thank you for always presenting the content to us with such engagement and motivation, despite it being Monday morning!”

“The topics were explained very well.”

“I found the topics very engaging and interesting, and you can tell that you enjoy teaching and are very motivated.”

“You can tell that you are very dedicated and that the topic of "teaching" is very important to you. That is very motivating -- one enjoys listening and learns a lot.”

“I'm a bit sad now that the course is already over. I would be very happy to take one or another course with you during my studies in the future.”

“You have a very motivating teaching personality, you convey the teaching content very understandably and interestingly, and one can tell it's your passion.”

“The course had a very pleasant learning and working atmosphere and will remain in my memory positively.”

“I also want to tell you that you are an inspiring professor. :)”

“You are a very inspiring professor because one can see with how much enthusiasm you share content with us students and how you are fully engaged with joy.”

“The course really helped me develop more confidence for my own future teaching.”

“Thank you for this instructive teaching!”

“I really enjoyed the structure and design of the course. I was always able to listen well and had great interest. I liked that we could also talk among ourselves and it wasn't just you reading aloud. That way we had variety and could also get to know each other better. Otherwise, I found the content interesting and well-presented. I also liked that we discussed topics like personal development and gratitude. These topics often get overlooked nowadays, and I find that very unfortunate. That's why I really appreciated that part of the course.”

“Everything was very interesting -- especially the last part + how one should give praise.”

“It was a very interesting seminar, thank you!”

“For me, it was not only an enrichment for teaching but also valuable input for myself.”

“All content was very interesting; time went by so fast! The conclusion with "gratitude" was a perfect choice. I will definitely take a lot of this into practice and implement it.”

“A very interesting afternoon, please more of this!”

“Thank you very much -- it was very informative and interesting!”

“Your presentation and your way of leading this continuing education session was very pleasant and engaging.”

“This was personally one of the most interesting continuing education sessions for me. Thank you!”

“Very informative webinar, great presenter!”

“THANK YOU VERY MUCH, it was informative and personally instructive for me.”

“The continuing education session was very interesting and I learned a lot of new things. Thank you!”

“Newly ignited enthusiasm and motivation to bring this topic back into the classroom more; to tell colleagues about it at the next conference; great inputs and ideas :) Thank you for the great ideas and the many new inputs! :)”

“I am very grateful for the numerous inputs, as this topic is very important to me personally. I have already planned a small teaching project in Digital Basics with my colleague who was also present, since we team-teach in that subject. I will also introduce the jar idea in my class in September. Your presentation was very appealing and I'm glad I was there. Have a nice evening.”

“I am very grateful that your seminar reinforced my views on character development. I can see both in the children in my class and in my own that happy children are also more willing to achieve. Thank you so much for making your presentation so relaxed and engaging.”

“Dr. Bernhard's presentation was free-flowing and practice-oriented; the presenter made a confident impression and conveyed high competence. The exchange with colleagues from other schools was very nice.”

“I liked the part with practical tips. It was an encouragement that one can always still improve in teaching.”

“I liked that the content was actually relevant for professional life and that many materials were created that we can use in the future.”

“I liked that we learned many practical things that will be important for our future teaching. [...] Unfortunately, there are only a few courses that are this practice-oriented.”

“The content was exclusively helpful for me as a teacher and I definitely want to implement it in my lessons. [...] It makes teaching considerably easier and more efficient for me.”

“I particularly liked that we got many insights into the possibilities of AI.”

“Furthermore, you showed us the topic of school development from a completely different angle (growth mindset, character development, gratitude, ...), which has strongly sparked my interest since then. I would also like to thank you for the detailed explanations on school development in Austria, which I can always look back at on the slides and am now very well-informed about.”

“The various techniques from Teach Like a Champion, which I will certainly use in my own teaching as well.”

“Teach Like a Champion, the effort to show us things we can really use, I found the PISA results interesting, the assignments were meaningful though a bit overwhelming -- a lot of them. I lost track of everything that needed to be done toward the end (that doesn't usually happen to me).”

“I'm glad I could take so much away for my own practice, especially the teaching techniques from Doug Lemov. I notice they are having a positive effect in my class. I'm grateful for that.”

“I would be very happy to see your name in the future when signing up for continuing education courses!!”

“I think this seminar was very strongly oriented toward current research and scholarship, yet still manageable.”

“I must honestly admit that I haven't experienced such a captivating and varied course session at the university in a long time. With this statement, I don't want to diminish other instructors, but simply share my personal experience and express my joy at my spontaneous decision to switch my elective within the master's program.”

“Very inspiring course.”

“Great added value compared to other seminars.”

“Teaching brought to the "next level."”

“I already knew for myself how important it is to develop character in classrooms and not just convey subject content, but this was the first course that finally addressed this topic and highlighted how important it is. THANK YOU!!!!!”

“I found it very helpful and exciting that we learned so much about teaching techniques [...] and I also feel that I'm now less nervous about teaching, knowing that there are many possible approaches.”

“I think you are a very good professor. I am very grateful that we got you! I was able to learn a great deal from you and take it with me for later life. After every session, I immediately told my mom and my boyfriend about the content we covered. You also ignited my interest in science. I hope that I can also take a step in this direction, just like you. I also found it very great that you showed us so many programs. [...] Thank you so much for making the lessons so authentic, passionate, and above all interesting. Keep it up!”

“Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate in this seminar, where I learned so many things that will certainly help me in the future.”

“I would really like to sincerely thank you for the excellent course! I have probably rarely learned so much that is relevant and practical for my future as a teacher! I had never produced videos before and that was explained to us brilliantly here. I must also say that I now really enjoy it.”

“I can only give you great praise! I really appreciate how you structure the lecture and bring in practice-oriented examples! In your lectures (I also completed History Didactics in SS2020 with you), I take away so much for teaching! Keep being so dedicated -- we need more such instructors at the University of Vienna! Thank you!”

“Thank you for the exciting and informative course. I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues.”

“Thank you for this very great and practice-oriented seminar! I would especially like to highlight the introduction and practical use of the mostly new and fantastic tools.”

“Thank you! You really made the best of the situation and your colleagues can learn a lot from you!!”

“Lastly, I would simply like to express my thanks for the excellent execution of the lecture and thank you for your dedication, as well as for the numerous supplementary materials and practical tips. It is not a given to put so much work into a single lecture, so -- thank you.”

“So kind, truly one of the nicest people I've ever met. He is incredibly enthusiastic about what he teaches -- it's directly contagious!”

“Thank you for the practice-oriented seminar. I was truly able to take away so much for my own teaching.”

“I really liked that we got to know so many different online tools. I must admit that the video production annoyed me a bit at the beginning, but in hindsight, I'm very glad I learned it in this course since I will definitely use this knowledge in the future.”

“I would like to thank you for your great and interesting course and above all your dedication. You really did a wonderful job!”

“First of all, I would like to sincerely thank you -- in no other lecture was teaching approached so creatively. Small details like a video intro create a completely different atmosphere. Furthermore, you communicated the content well and I could follow along easily. The material learned also seemed relevant for my future teaching career.”

“I wanted to thank you for the interesting course. I learned many important and interesting things and now have a better understanding, through the assignments, of how to incorporate different areas into history teaching.”

“I wanted to report that I have regularly used your learning videos on academic writing for seminar papers and for my bachelor's thesis, and that the learning content was very helpful for me. I also regularly use the tools introduced in the course, especially Learning Snacks, in my teaching sessions.”

“A truly very well-done and helpful course. Professor Bernhard designed every session superbly, and I can say that of all the courses I have taken so far, I took away the most from this one.”

“The slides personally helped me; everything was very understandable and you were very committed to providing texts and additional reading material. The Moodle online page design was a big plus, as everything was laid out very clearly. I especially want to thank you for the Praxis Geschichte articles. One got to know a completely different relationship to the topic of teaching history, and I found it very enriching. I also found the assignments useful since you engaged with the topic yourself and thus retained more.”

“Otherwise, I learned quite a lot that was new, and I found the practical relevance most interesting.”

“It was a very informative and well-structured lecture. [...] You really mastered it well in these difficult times. I'm really glad I attended your course. Wishing you a pleasant day.”

“I found these online lectures very interesting and helpful.”

“I've heard many positive things about your course last semester and am therefore looking forward to the time together despite all the circumstances.”

“Very pleasant instructor, very uncomplicated. Good that he used Zoom and not Collaborate (which is really bad, sorry to say).”

“As a student, one was always active and had to solve assignments. One was introduced to some great possibilities for distance learning and had to actively apply them. Very great theory input!”

“Practical relevance: One learned many new methods that can be used in teaching, especially in the digital area. Interactivity: There were relatively many opportunities to interact with other students and their work. That makes online courses much more exciting than just listening.”

“Theoretical input very well combined with practical application; genuine practice relevance; the portfolio was truly a compilation of the developed content and not, as in many other courses, yet another document with extra assignments.”

“I really enjoyed the course and it stands out, in terms of its immediate practical relevance, clearly from most other courses in the History teaching program (especially in the bachelor's...).”

“Prof. Bernhard is very competent and above all very "student-friendly."”

“The inputs on historical-cultural competence and historical myths were very informative and exciting. The content of the individual Learning Snacks and presentations was also well-chosen and super interesting.”

“The fact that so many finished Learning Snacks are now ready and waiting to be used in teaching -- I think that's great!”

“The way the presentations were designed -- Learning Snacks and the input video idea for the portfolio -- I thought that was quite good.”

“The diverse methods and tools for teaching, especially for online teaching, that we got to know and try out.”

“Thank you for a truly successful and informative course. I can say that I took away more from your course than from many others. Especially practice-relevant things!”

“The usability of learned content for future and current teaching practice. I was able to use Learning Snacks well for tutoring and I'm very grateful for that. It's basically lesson planning and teaching material in one.”

“Found the content and presentation top-notch. I feel significantly better prepared for teaching. Especially the concepts for lesson planning and instruction are excellent as a guide.”

“It was very helpful that I had to try out all media in the Snacks, because that's the only way you really learn. And then you can decide for yourself whether to continue using it or not. I also found the high proportion of independent work great because it allowed for better time management.”

“A truly very interesting, exciting, and helpful course that really prepares you for everyday school life.”

“Many new and practical tools presented with motivation; also very committed to helping students and reaching out to them. Overall very good and pleasant!”

“Thank you for the practically applicable tools! It is really helpful!”

“Overall one of the most successful courses I have attended since the beginning of my studies (BA and MA).”

“I found the design of online sessions as the main topic of the course very, very good. Especially because it teaches us exactly what we need right now. You were also very committed to providing well-prepared information and videos, which must have taken a great deal of effort. A big compliment and thank you for that!”

“That I was made aware of various tools and learned how to use them. Additionally, excellent input was provided through the theory videos, which were very professionally produced.”

“Thank you very much for the opportunities the lecture gave us. It was really a lot of fun. :) I truly believe I learned something lasting from it and didn't just memorize things by rote.”

“Thank you for a refreshingly different lecture!”

“Heartfelt thanks! I was able to take away a lot.”

“I truly have the feeling for the first time that a course has really prepared me for teaching later. Your videos are also very helpful!!”

“Superb -- expectations far exceeded!”

“Very good lecture with very good examples. Very good explanations on your part and the best lecture I've had so far.”

“I found the lecture really great! It was fun to learn more and also to discover new tools. Thank you!”

“Thank you very much for your efforts!”

“I think it's good that through the assignments you gave us, we had to engage with many topics ourselves and work them out, rather than just listening to you.”

“All in all a really good lecture; the professor is very good at summarizing information that is important for practice and making it accessible. [...] I also hope to soon have the opportunity to attend another course with Professor Bernhard, and even better would be in person!”

“Overall, I found the course very well-designed and engaging! Definitely content that can be applied very well in later professional life.”

“A great course! I've almost become a fan of your courses -- I would immediately take another one if you offer something within the BEd program! Thank you so much for the effort!”

“This course showed that it is entirely possible, despite current circumstances, to design courses from which one can actually take something away. Unfortunately, this is still rarely the case at the University of Vienna. All the more I was happy to have been able to participate in this one.”

“The entire lecture was superbly implemented given the current health-policy situation, and the course instructor demonstrates outstanding, stimulating competences in media-based teaching! Heartfelt thanks!”

“You're doing a superb job -- hopefully in my professional career I'll be able to convey information just as well. Thank you!”

“I would also like to praise the form of presentation. The course, through the learning videos, is very authentic and incredibly well-prepared. When I personally compare this to other courses, this one is by far the best-prepared, and I can personally take something from this course despite the circumstances!”

“Thanks for the many instructive and fun "sessions"!”

“Thank you for this interesting course! I was able to take so much away from it!”

“Thank you for your dedication during this time!”

“Thank you so much for your efforts! This is the best course I have attended so far (and I've been studying for quite a while ;) ).”

“This lecture showed me that history education can also be very interesting and that I still have a lot to learn in this area.”

“You built this lecture really well. It was very pleasant and the assignments were also meaningful and valuable for one's future career (in my opinion).”

“Thanks for the effort. I really like your videos, and thank you for the many practical examples. You don't get that in every lecture.”

“I would like to note that the course, through the implementation of the assignments, was very practice-relevant and absolutely not dry. I found the subject matter exciting and believe that the concept you implement here in the course is one of the best implementations of distance teaching I have encountered in lectures so far.”

“I really liked the lecture. Thank you for your dedication. The idea of designing the lecture with videos is very good, and the small online tools you introduced are also very helpful.”

“I find it very nice that in these difficult times at the university, there are professors like Professor Bernhard who show genuine dedication and motivation, and whose interest truly lies in conveying the course content understandably to students.”

“Truly a very well-done course!”

“I found this lecture very well-organized and successful.”

“I'm very excited about the commitment of the Digiteach Academy team! I immediately subscribed to the channel on YouTube because I want to continue to gratefully accept and appreciate the explanations and support in the future.”

“I really enjoyed the course and therefore have no suggestions for improvement. :)”

“I especially liked the suggestions to integrate extracurricular learning sites into everyday teaching using, for example, Google Street View or digital museum tours (e.g., the Anne Frank Museum).”

“Thank you for the interesting lecture, and especially the materials you compiled (e.g., on the Mauthausen concentration camp) -- I found them superb and will certainly use them for my own teaching! Best regards.”

“Everything was really just right.”

“I don't want to be sycophantic, but you truly are an asset to history education! I've never heard such great didactics lectures as yours. Especially because you provide modern and contemporary input for history teaching -- keep it up!!”

“I want to thank you for your teaching approach. Your manner and the enthusiasm and joy with which you work showed me that as a teacher, I also want to bring such enthusiasm to my students. You proved to me that I have definitely chosen the right career path. Heartfelt thanks. Best regards, J.”

“I truly found everything interesting. But I would have also liked to know if there are projects going in this direction that are looking for engaged students. Or tips on where one can get involved in this area.”

“I hope you continue to offer such great practice-oriented lectures. There should be more of these in the teaching degree program.”

“I thought the assignments were a bit too much work overall. But all in all, they were a good exercise.”

“I received a lot of good input for my future history teaching.”

“Providing an overview of tasks to be completed, e.g. in a document.”

“Good ideas, and I also found the online options quite nice (Google Street View, virtual museum).”

“I really liked that you consistently brought practical application examples for teaching.”

“The excursions into topics like the flat earth myth, Spanish gods, etc. were very, very interesting and helped connect theory with practice.”

“The lecture was very well-structured and very interesting. I was able to learn a lot of new things.”

“Thank you for the many materials that brought practice closer!”

“The slides were very clear -- optimal for studying! Even though you could only hold one in-person session, I really liked it since the content wasn't just read aloud in a dry manner. Everything was superbly prepared!”

“Your seminar was the last course for my bachelor's degree in history, and I can say it was the best course of my entire studies. The atmosphere in the seminar was always very good; above all, you were very respectful toward the students and were always there with advice and support. There was always plenty of room for students' opinions in the course. I would like to thank you for that.”

“Instructors like you are unfortunately rare at our university. That's why I appreciate your competence and efforts all the more.”

“I wanted to report again that I have regularly used your learning videos on academic writing for seminar papers and for my bachelor's thesis, and that the learning content was very helpful for me. I also regularly use the tools introduced in the course, especially Learning Snacks, in my teaching sessions.”

“I truly learned a great deal about the topic of genocide and would take this seminar again anytime!”

“The atmosphere of the course was very pleasant and so far this was the most relevant course I have taken in my time at university.”

“It was by far the best online seminar in this COVID semester.”

“Communication worked very well. The assignments were clearly and understandably formulated.”

“I especially liked the approach to this seminar. I myself knew almost nothing about video production or learning videos; working with these brought me an incredible amount. I also think it's great that we worked with Learning Snacks. That was new for me too. The mix of theory and practice was also very helpful. I truly learned a great deal about the topic of genocide and would take this seminar again anytime!”

“The interaction between students and with the instructor! The assignment elaborations, content discussions, etc. The content was very useful (Learning Snacks, YouTube videos, Padlet) -- I didn't know much of this before and can now use it in other courses too!”

“I really liked that the course content dealt with teaching methods that can be used for online sessions.”

“Diversity (Learning Snack, YouTube, Canva, etc.), technique, communication, orientation toward learning objectives, appreciation of students.”

“Many materials provided, exciting topics, considerate course leadership.”

“The atmosphere of the course was very pleasant, and so far this was the most relevant course I have taken in my time at university.”

“Requirements are fairly and justly designed. Exciting way to present work (Learning Snack).”

“New digital tools were introduced and practiced.”

“Plenty of room for discussions, enough freedom for students to work on their own contributions, open ear for questions of all kinds.”

“Great effort put into both theoretical and didactic input as well as the interpersonal aspects; students were often included.”

“Flexible, very good time management, transparent expectations, appropriate workload, perfectly adapted examination format.”

“Good mix of input and independent work phases; discussions liven up the seminar.”

“Very demanding but well-organized; videos helpful; learned a lot, also about tools for distance teaching.”

“Very helpful with literature research (often from the professor's own bookshelf).”

“It was by far the best online seminar in this COVID semester.”

“During the lecture, I repeatedly felt personally addressed, touched, affirmed, challenged, inspired, and strengthened -- and at the same time full of gratitude. Gratitude for being able to discover such essential and valuable topics and for being able to incorporate them professionally into my work with children. What a wonderful profession -- and what a wonderful calling -- to help children strengthen their life skills.”

“Prof. Bernhard is a gifted storyteller and a competent researcher. I received many new ideas, many interesting literature recommendations that I would like to pursue further. And I was truly personally touched, because life skills are not just theory but have a lot to do with life, with one's own way of living, the quality of relationships, mental health, and the future of our world. Thank you! Gracias! Merci! Obrigado! For four extraordinarily interesting and inspiring afternoons!”

“I would like to thank you for the outstanding lecture. You conveyed a great deal of knowledge to me, and your sources and uploaded literature are an immense resource for further self-study.”

“Very interesting content -- you can take so much away, not just professionally but also personally.”

“In conclusion: This course was not only academically well-founded and didactically appealing but also deeply relevant to real life. I come away strengthened and inspired -- with many concrete ideas for my school, my team, my family, and myself. I feel great gratitude for having been able to learn about these topics. They are not just "nice to know" for me, but "essential to live."”

“A varied, engaging day! I will address the topic of gratitude in class right after Easter! The little classroom management tips in between were great!”

“After the first session, I devoured the book and immediately started thinking about how to incorporate it into my teaching.”

“Very likable presentation, time passes quickly, very pleasant.”

“I liked the very pleasant presentation style of the course. The many discussions in the plenary also inspired me a lot. [...] I can't think of any suggestions for improvement. Thank you so much for the maaaaaany materials that were made available. :-) I found the personal benefit for each individual particularly fascinating.”

“Many inputs, most or all of which were new to me. [...] Wonderful, and thank you so much for this enriching course!”

“Thank you for your ACCOMMODATION and your ENTHUSIASM!”

“I realized how important active listening and collaborative solutions are. I want to apply these approaches in my everyday life and future career as well. There was nothing that I didn't like. I think it's very useful. Thank you so much for the lectures; they were very helpful and I learned a great deal from them.”

“I learned a great deal for my professional and private life; in some things I saw myself reflected. [...] Thank you. I now know where I can and must start to make changes in my life.”

“The practical examples, the structure, the repetitions, the literature references, the group work and discussions, the video blocks -- everything had a pleasant, engaging, and informative character -- a wonderful MIX. [...] Often there were wisdoms, advice, and facts that hadn't been so present in my life for a long time; thus, even these well-known things brought a lot. Since you work with different groups, I can't suggest any improvements. WONDERFULLY done, all the best to you and your family.”

“Many insights that I can apply to my personal life. Thank you so much for the tips, like "Do the most important thing first."”

“The course was able to broaden my horizons and, through the right mix of practice, theory, and required personal responsibility, sustainably change my thinking. Ideally, exactly what true education accomplishes. At the same time, in open discourses and group work, it was always possible to have one's own thought processes corrected, supplemented, and expanded by colleagues. The name of the course was the program on all levels. I can indeed say in summary and conclusion that the course content has not only supported my approaches at work but has supported me as a person in my everyday life and positively influenced my sense of self-efficacy.”

“Many questions truly made me think seriously about my life, my work, my relationships, my values. There were questions like "Who am I at my best?", "What speeches should be given at my 80th birthday?", or also "Which person has inspired me?", "What would I do if I had unlimited time and resources? What do I actually love doing most?" This intensive engagement with myself, my personality, and my life also included the character strengths test and its interpretation. I discussed it with several friends and recommended this insightful test to them.”

“I am grateful for the impulses I was able to take away. They accompany me not only in leading my department but also in my private life. For me, leadership is a journey -- not a destination. A journey on which I may grow, continuously learn anew, and increasingly understand: effectiveness begins with myself.”

“What especially motivated me was that the course didn't just convey pure theory but rather concrete, directly implementable practical ideas. I didn't just understand what life skills are; I also felt how urgently we need them -- in a time when many children struggle with insecurity, distractions, and disconnection.”

“The lecture on Life Skills Education not only taught me new knowledge but also fundamentally enriched my perspective on school, teaching, and personal growth. I was particularly impressed by how versatile, practical, and at the same time profound the concept of life skills is -- and how closely it is connected with modern positive psychology, character education, and findings from happiness research.”

“The Life Skills Education module gave me a series of valuable impulses that I can use not only in my professional role as a school leader but also want to take a lot for my private life. I discovered content that shows me a lasting path and influences my thinking and actions on various levels.”

“It was one of the most interesting and varied seminars I have attended so far as part of the university program. The mix of theory, practice, self-reflection, and exchange was balanced and vividly designed.”

“I thank you for your dedicated and inspiring work.”

“The course "Foundations of Life Skills Education" with Prof. Dr. Roland Bernhard was, for me as a mother of three children and as a principal of an elementary school, an extremely enriching and inspiring experience. The engagement with the ten WHO life skills and their significance for school development has not only broadened my professional perspective but also lastingly shaped my personal attitude toward education and life.”

“Right from the start, I want to emphasize that I liked the entire course extremely well. The lecturer sparked my interest; he was very likable and also very humorous. It was never boring -- on the contrary, I heard a great deal that was new to me.”

“The content and examples gave me food for thought for my teaching.”

“The most exciting course so far!”

“Everything -- many, many good ideas for implementation. Thank you, you really do this well!”

“The lecturer is very empathetic and open to exchange! The rather long day went by very quickly!”

“Very likable and motivating presenter.”

“That was very useful. All topics were interesting.”

“The lecture was very interesting.”

“Thank you so much for the enriching sessions.”

“I was not previously aware of the connection between mental health and gratitude. Very enriching... THANK YOU.”

“Likable, humorous presentation at the highest academic level; wonderful service for students because all slides, links, etc. are available. Thank you! [...] Thank you for your inputs and materials! The day was also very well-structured!”

“I would once again like to sincerely thank you on behalf of the school principals of Education Region 1 for your presentation on the topic of character education. There is no higher distinction for your presentation than this letter of thanks -- a sign that you touch people with your words.”