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Fachleitung

English translation: subject co-ordinator

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German term or phrase:Fachleitung
English translation:subject co-ordinator
Entered by: Steffen Walter

11:46 Jun 19, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy
German term or phrase: Fachleitung
Summary of Qualifications

- Fachleitung im Fach Deutsch
- Unterricht in den Fächern Deutsch, Mathematik, Sport, Schwimmen, Sachunterricht, Kunst, Textiles Gestalten und Musik
- Ausbildung von Referendaren

From a CV for a primary school teacher
Is this a 'subject teacher' or 'subject master'?

A proz search under 'Fachleiter' produced 'teacher trainer" but I think it is more likely something like 'subject teacher'.
Shane London
Australia
Local time: 00:16
Subject Co-ordinator
Explanation:
"Co-ordinator" is used a lot in UK primary schools. As in "Mathematics Co-ordinator" Head of Subject/Faculty would apply to a secondary school or college. I think

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Note added at 37 mins (2008-06-19 12:24:22 GMT)
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"Subject Leader" might also apply
Selected response from:

Dave 72
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:16
Grading comment
I'll go with this version. Thanks very much.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3Subject Co-ordinator
Dave 72
3 +2Head of Department
Alison MacG
3supervisor / supervision
Amphyon
2discipline leader
Christian Schneider


Discussion entries: 3





  

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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
discipline leader


Explanation:
guess ... more associated withn universities

Christian Schneider
Germany
Local time: 16:16
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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36 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Subject Co-ordinator


Explanation:
"Co-ordinator" is used a lot in UK primary schools. As in "Mathematics Co-ordinator" Head of Subject/Faculty would apply to a secondary school or college. I think

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Note added at 37 mins (2008-06-19 12:24:22 GMT)
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"Subject Leader" might also apply

Dave 72
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:16
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
I'll go with this version. Thanks very much.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  prevoda4ka
8 mins
  -> Thanks, nev4oto
agree  Craig Meulen: "Co-ordinator"
9 mins
  -> Thanks, Craig
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): I think this is the most accurate term, see Daniela's comment
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Ingeborg
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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
supervisor / supervision


Explanation:
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Amphyon
Italy
Local time: 16:16
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 3
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Head of Department


Explanation:
"Head of Department" was my immediate thought, although it does seem a bit strange in a primary school context.

I then found a website with a handbook for a German school based in Washington and "Fachleitung" appears in the Glossary (p. 102)

Fachleitung
Each department is chaired by a teacher who is the head of department and who also serves as contact for parents, students and administration.
http://www.dswashington.org/fileadmin/2007-08/Verwaltung/08_...


Alison MacG
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:16
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  hazmatgerman (X): And my compliments on finding this source.
38 mins
  -> Thank you!
agree  Julia Lipeles
5 hrs
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