ISHR Director John Barker to Appear on ‘Hallo Niedersachsen’ for Pro & Contra Discussion

On February 5, 2025, ISHR Director John Barker appeared on Hallo Niedersachsen (NDR) as part of a Pro & Contra discussion on an important topic in German schools: Should students address teachers with ‘Du’ (informal ‘you’) or ‘Sie’ (formal ‘you’)?

Is this a case of communication at eye level or a sign of disrespect towards teachers? This thought-provoking debate featured insights from Doretta Farnbacher and Jan Bockemüller, alongside John Barker, who brought an international perspective to the discussion.

The full video of the discussion can be watched below.