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History - Teaching Qualification Grundschule

Degree

Teaching Qualification: Grundschule


Program structure

Elementary school teaching degree: A teaching subject is combined with a combination of three didactics subjects and the subject elementary school pedagogy and didactics. In addition, the course of study is supplemented by the study of educational science.

Accordingly, the following subject combination results:

  • 1 teaching subject
  • 3 didactics subjects
  • Elementary school pedagogy and didactics
  • Educational science studies

Which subject combinations you can choose when studying to become a teacher at elementary schools can be found in the lists of possible combinations.


Special features

None


Description

Students acquire the basics of dealing with history in the various sub-subjects (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Bavarian History) and history didactics.


Professional prospects / competencies

Basic working techniques of the historian/humanities scholar; preparation of historical content as a teacher at elementary schools.


Internships, lab courses, practical courses

In accordance with the examination regulations for teaching I (LPO I), §§ 34, 36 and 38, the following teaching practices are to be completed:

  • ?Occupational internship
  • ?Orientation internship
  • ?Pedagogic-didactic teaching practice
  • ?Teaching practice accompanying studies

Disciplines involved

Not specified


Program duration / standard period of study

The length of the program depends on the progress of an individual's studies. The standard period of study, the time in which the intended program can be finished ideally is 7 semesters. The actual time taken to complete the program may vary. It is limited by the examination deadlines set out in the examination regulations.


Program scope

210 ECTS credits overall; comprising 54 ECTS credits in the teaching subject, 12 ECTS credits in subject didactics, 70 ECTS credits in the didactics of primary school, 35 ECTS credits in education, 10 ECTS credits in the thesis, 15 ECTS credits in the elective area, 6 ECTS credits teaching practice, and a further 8 ECTS credits in education.


Language of instruction

German


Program can be started

Only in the winter semester


What qualities do I need to have?

Sound general education; linguistic confidence (oral and written); enjoyment in dealing with texts; interest in political-historical issues beyond the school horizon.


Restricted admittance

No, this program is does not have restricted admission.


Legal requirements for admission

Prerequisite is the general university entrance qualification, the subject-related university entrance qualification or a professional qualification.


Application deadline(s)

None (for national applicants)

Information for international applicants


Registration dates and deadlines

After a successful application you can enroll. Information on the dates for enrollment can be found on the homepage of the Registrar's Office.


Language skills needed

  • Two foreign languages (before registering for the state examination).
  • If English is not your teaching subject (Unterrichtsfach), and you have not selected it within the framework of didactics of primary school, you must be qualified in the English language (level B2 of CEFR) before registering for the state examination (see LPO I § 36).

Information regarding German language proficency for international applicants.


Documents needed (to apply / register)

Information on the documents required for enrollment can be found on the homepage of the Registrar's Office.

Information on the application documents for international applicants


Contact within the faculty

Degree program coordination

Karsten Barf
Phone 0941 943-5657
E-Mail karsten.barf@geschichte.uni-regensburg.de


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