Lehramt an Grundschulen mit integrierter Förderpädagogik (Primary School Teaching with Integrated Special-Needs Education) at University of Siegen

Teacher-training programme for primary schools with integrated special-needs education (6 semesters Bachelor plus 4 semesters Master). Students learn to support each child individually through the first school years; the special-needs focuses "learning" and "emotional and social development" are included from the start, preparing for inclusive teaching.

Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; teacher education (Lehramt), Bachelor and Master stages  |  Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter and summer semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Subject knowledge combined with educational theory and practice, with parts of the programme addressing the special-needs focuses "learning" and "emotional and social development". Optional 2-semester follow-on Master Lehramt fuer sonderpädagogische Förderung for a second teaching qualification; the preparatory service lasts 18 months.

Career pathways

Teaching careers; further roles include counselling and subject-leader functions, school supervision and school leadership, with the option of academic further qualification.

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