The project "Tatfunk" ("doing radio") is an innovative school project which aims at fostering entrepreneurial thinking and action in schools. The project consists of a voluntary course in Gymnasiums (college preparatory high schools) for students at age 17-18. Their task is to produce and market a radio show working collaboratively and self-dependently. If required, they can engage the assistance of professional "media coaches" (i.e. journalists) or their course teachers. According to its

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... ical concept, the course is to be realized as a problem oriented, self-directed, and cooperative project learning environment. This report comprises the project's evaluation results for the school year 2003/04. The evaluation aimed at investigating the realization and effects of the course as well as identifying possible improvements for the optimization of the course concept. The evaluation is based on interview and survey data from students and teachers in eight Gymnasiums. The results suggest a positive evaluation of the course since it succeeded in realizing the project's concept and in reaching its main goals.