Graduate educator
Diplom-Pädagoge (Abbreviation Dipl.-Päd. ) Is the term used in Germany for university graduates who have completed an educational degree in various human sciences with the academic degree of a diploma .
University education
In Germany, the courses have been converted to the international bachelor / master system , which means that degrees are awarded less and less. In Austria, the designation is a diploma that was awarded after completing a vocational education or pedagogical academy (transferred to pedagogical universities from October 1, 2007) with completion of at least six semesters of study (180 ECTS ) (see Austrian Federal Law Gazette II No. 2 / 2000).
At most German universities, the standard course to become a qualified teacher lasted ten semesters, with a preliminary diploma being required after four semesters. The first state examination of a teacher training course (university) or a bachelor's degree in communication sciences can replace the preliminary diploma with restrictions and prepare for entry into the six-semester main course.
Depending on the university's focus, the course integrates neighboring disciplines such as psychology , sociology , psychoanalysis , and philosophy . Furthermore, one of the fields of study such as school pedagogy , social pedagogy , curative and special education , adult and advanced training and geragogy is chosen in the main course. At some universities, various subject extensions can be studied, for example in the subject didactics of economics / politics or the like.
A title such as Diplom-Instrumental-Pädagoge / in can also be acquired at artistic universities. Areas of activity are then in the music pedagogical area, especially teaching a musical instrument.
Professional training opportunities
As part of the Psychotherapists Act (PsychThG), which came into force in 1999, a university degree in pedagogy can be trained as a child and adolescent psychotherapist .
Austria
In Austria the title "Dipl.-Päd." Subsequently awarded during the term of office of Federal Minister Elisabeth Gehrer to graduates of the 3-year course to become elementary and secondary school teachers at pedagogical academies .
See also
Web links
- BV-Päd. Professional Association of Educational Scientists eV, in Dortmund.
- BGBl. II No. 2/2000 Austrian Federal Law Gazette for Diplomgrad Dipl.-Päd.