Teacher training at vocational colleges (LABG) / subject

Teacher Training for Vocational Colleges (Berufskollegs) (LABG): Social Pedagogy

The degree programme Teacher Training for Vocational Colleges / Subject Social Pedagogy provides students with a subject-specific and methodological introduction to social pedagogy, as well as insights into the historical and systematic foundations of the discipline. In addition, students are introduced to methodological and practical competencies relevant to fields of social-pedagogical practice.

The programme focuses in particular on the foundations of early childhood education as well as child and youth welfare. It also addresses theories, research approaches and concepts in social pedagogy. As part of subject-specific didactics courses, students also learn methodological and didactic principles of teaching social-pedagogical topics.

Qualification Aims

Studying Social Pedagogy qualifies graduates for teaching at vocational colleges (Berufskollegs). The Bachelor’s degree is an academic qualification that also enables graduates to leave university and pursue professional employment in fields of social work.

The subsequent Master’s degree programme explicitly prepares students for teaching at vocational colleges. Successful completion of the Master’s degree also grants access to the 18-month teacher training preparatory service (Referendariat), and subsequently enables graduates to enter the school service as teachers.

Possible future fields of employment include the full range of public vocational education. Graduates may teach at different types of Berufskollegs, including Berufsschulen, Berufsfachschulen, Höhere Berufsfachschulen, Fachoberschulen, Berufliche Gymnasien and Fachschulen.

Starting Your Studies

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme in Teacher Training for Vocational Colleges requires a general higher education entrance qualification or an equivalent qualification.

Social Pedagogy is an admission-restricted subject with a local admissions procedure (Numerus clausus / NC). An application is therefore required. The Bachelor’s degree programme always starts in the winter semester. Transferring to or starting the Master’s degree programme is possible in both the summer and winter semesters.

There is an application deadline for the Bachelor’s degree programme. All important dates and deadlines concerning application and enrolment can be found here:

Dates and Deadlines (Application)

Mentoring and Advising

Are you interested in the Social Pedagogy Teacher Training programme for vocational colleges but still have a few questions? Are you already enrolled and unsure about organisational matters related to your studies? Please feel free to contact the Social Pedagogy mentoring team by email at:

studienberatung.fasole@gmail.com

Programme Structure and Module Handbooks

The Social Pedagogy degree programme for teacher training at vocational colleges is currently offered at the Institute of Social Pedagogy, Adult Education and Early Childhood Education (ISEP) according to the following study regulations:

Teacher training according to LABG 2009 (from winter semester 2011/12)
Teacher training according to LABG 2016 (from winter semester 2016/17)
Teacher training according to LABG 2022 (current study regulations since winter semester 2022/23)

Module Handbooks and Study Plans

Module Handbooks: Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes

Important note: Module handbooks, study plans and examination regulations may differ from one another. Please always make sure that you consult the information that applies to your specific degree programme.

Examination Regulations

General Examination Regulations

The general examination regulations for the degree programmes in teacher training can be found here[NH1] :

Subject-Specific Regulations: Examination Regulations for Social Pedagogy as a Teaching Subject at Vocational Colleges

Subject-Related Practical Training

The 52-week subject-related practical training (Fachpraktische Tätigkeit) is mandatory for all students in teacher training programmes for vocational colleges. Its purpose is to give students insight into the professional fields of the students they will later teach, thereby linking the theoretical knowledge acquired during their studies with professional practice.

Subject-related practical training must generally be completed if the student does not already hold a relevant vocational qualification. This applies regardless of the examination regulations, including LPO, the Bachelor’s/Master’s pilot model and Bachelor’s/Master’s programmes according to LABG 2009. Students may also complete subject-related practical training as part of internships abroad.

Final recognition of all completed subject-related practical training is granted by the State Examination Office.

Information Sheet with Important Details

All important information on the recognition of subject-related practical training as part of teacher training for vocational colleges according to LABG 2009, 2016 and 2022 can be found here:

Information Sheet

Contact and Advising

orga.sozialpaedagogik.fk12@tu-dortmund.de

Office Hours for Subject-Related Practical Training

Please inform our student assistant Dominik Orlowsky of your request by email or visit him during his open office hours.

Please send your documents for the recognition of subject-related practical training as scanned PDF files, bundled together in one email, to:

orga.sozialpaedagogik.fk12@tu-dortmund.de

All enquiries and requests are collected and organised at this address in order to ensure processing within 14 days. However, processing may take longer if there is a high volume of different requests. Alternatively, you may use the open office hours to clarify your concerns promptly.

State Office for Quality Assurance and Information Technology in Teacher Training

Final recognition of the 52 weeks is granted by the State Office for Quality Assurance and Information Technology in Teacher Training. In addition, the staff members at the State Office are available to answer questions and provide advice on subject-related practical training as part of teacher training programmes for vocational colleges according to LABG 2009, 2016 and 2022, as well as on issuing a certificate of proof in accordance with Section 5(6) of the Teacher Training Admission Regulation (§ 5(6) Lehramtszugangsverordnung).

Contact Persons

Beatrix Gelhar
Tel.: +49 5251 1348 16
Beatrix.Gelhar@laquila.nrw.de

Susanne Klei
Tel.: +49 5251 1348 14
Susanne.Klei@laquila.nrw.de

Student Representation

Here you can access the websites of the AStA and the Social Pedagogy Student Council:

Contact

Prof. Dr Uwe Uhlendorff
Professor of Social Pedagogy, with a focus on the Didactics of Social Pedagogy
Tel.: +49 231 755-7102
Send email

Suzana Ružić
Administration and Finance
Tel.: +49 231 755-5584
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