Get Ready, New Teacher Trainees! Thuringia Mandates a Crash Course for a Smooth Start
Compulsory training program designed to readiness teaching job-switchers for the professional realm - Mandatory Training Program Developed for Apprentices to Adapt to New Requirements
Hey there! Let's dive into the world of education in Thuringia. The state has come up with an exciting move to tackle the teacher shortage in certain regions. You guessed it – lateral entry into the teaching profession has been growing in popularity, and now, the Ministry of Education wants to ensure new teachers hit the ground running.
"This crash course is all about practical, supportive preparation for our future educators," explains Thuringia's Minister of Education, Christian Tischner (CDU), who's no stranger to the classroom himself. The goal is to focus the training solely on teaching and school-related tasks, blending didactics and pedagogy with on-the-job training at a school.
Them's the breaks, right? Well, the good news is that this training initiative is in line with the coalition agreement of the CDU, SPD, and BSW coalition. So, it's official!
The Ministry of Education isn't stopping there. In a bid to address hard-to-fill subject combinations, they've posted 50 new positions for lateral entrants. 33 of these positions are currently open, and guess where they're located? You got it – up north and down south! Fifteen of the positions are for teachers in institutions focusing on special needs education. What's the most in-demand subject among these positions? Math, of course!
Now, here's the deal: The specifics of the crash course – details like curriculum, duration, and requirements – aren't readily available at the moment. To learn more about the mandatory crash course for lateral entry teacher trainees in Thuringia, it's best to keeping an eye out for official announcements from the Thuringian Ministry of Education, CDU press releases, or government websites.
In the meantime, if you're looking for a career change and want to join the ranks of Thuringia's educators, this crash course could well be the stepping stone you've been searching for! Just remember, the road to becoming a teacher is never a straight one, but with the right preparation, it can be a fulfilling journey. Good luck!
(Thuringia, Lateral entry, CDU, Teaching profession, Teachers, Teacher shortage, Erfurt)
Being aware of the teacher shortage in Thuringia, the CDU-led Ministry of Education is introducing a compulsory crash course for lateral entry teacher trainees, focusing on practical, educational, and school-related tasks. This initiative aligns with the coalition agreement and aims to provide vocational training for new teachers in various regions, including institutions for special needs education, with an emphasis on in-demand subjects such as math. Stay tuned for official announcements regarding details like curriculum, duration, and requirements.
