Bergisch Gladbach Schools Strain Under Rising Grade Retentions and Diverse Class Sizes
In Bergisch Gladbach, the number of students repeating grades has risen due to language, motor, and social-emotional deficits. This increase is straining resources, as class sizes grow and become more diverse, with some pupils having learning difficulties or autism. The 'flexible school entry phase' is being stretched, with more students needing three years to complete it.
Language problems are a major cause of grade repetition, with around 25% of students starting school having treatable language abnormalities. This, coupled with the rise in students staying in the entry phase for three years, is leading to an increase in retentions. School principals are planning places based on at-risk second-graders to manage this growth.
The use of smartphones and other digital devices is also affecting students' behavior and concentration in school. Furthermore, staff shortages and emergency care in kindergartens mean some students are starting school without any pre-school education, lacking essential skills like recognizing rhymes, syllables, or shapes, and having social and emotional skills.
The challenges faced by Bergisch Gladbach's schools are multifaceted, requiring innovative solutions. Integrating pre-school education into lesson plans is a step in the right direction. However, more support is needed to address the growing number of students entering school without prerequisite skills and to manage the increasing class sizes and diversity.
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