Almud Gembus

Dr. Almud Gembus is an Academic Councillor in the Department of English at Weingarten University of Education, where she has been actively contributing since 1999. Her work bridges academic research and practical pedagogy in early foreign language education.

Research Interests: Her expertise lies in narrative teaching methods, particularly in primary school English instruction for grades 1 and 2. She focuses on storytelling, action research, and innovative language teaching methodologies tailored to young learners. Her work emphasizes practical classroom application and teacher training.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on early English language acquisition through narrative and project-based approaches. Themes such as storytelling, thematic units (e.g., potatoes, sports), and creative projects (e.g., big books) dominate her scholarly output, indicating a strong commitment to engaging, child-centered pedagogy.

Professional Activities:

• Academic Councillor, English Department, Weingarten University of Education (since 2010)
• Prior roles include technical school councilor and seconded teacher at the same institution
• Presented research at national conferences including DGFF and FFF

She has advised on curriculum development and teacher training, though no formal graduate students are listed. Her publications include journal articles, teaching materials, and a completed dissertation on narrative methods.