bildungskonzept
Bildungskonzept is a term used in German-speaking education to describe a school’s or program’s overarching approach to education. The word combines Bildung, a concept traditionally associated with the formation of personality, cultural competence, and self-directed learning, with Konzept, meaning plan or framework. A Bildungskonzept thus articulates the aims, values, and methods through which students are educated beyond mere subject matter, emphasizing the development of knowledge, critical thinking, social and personal skills, and lifelong learning.
Unlike a purely subject-centered curriculum, a Bildungskonzept provides a holistic framework that links learning objectives with
In practice, Bildungskonzepte are developed as part of school development or accreditation processes in many German-speaking