Teaching is one of the most interesting and fulfilling professions. It is important that future teachers choose the profession consciously and receive excellent education during the first and the second phase of Teacher Education.
You can only succeed as a teacher if you are interested in working with children and young people.
At the Center of Teacher Education and Educational Innovation (ZLBI), we advise prospective and current students on the teaching profession, becoming a teacher, the school sector, the teaching practice elements of the program, and the preparatory service (Referendariat).
Prepared for today’s challenges
In the rapidly changing world of today, the professional profile of teachers also evolves. Today’s challenges are heterogeneity and multilingualism in the classroom, as well as the digitalization of teaching and learning. Our programs offer you the best preparation for the challenges you might encounter when teaching at a school.
What type of school is right for me?
If you are unsure whether you want to teach at a secondary school (Gymnasium) or a vocational school (with a focus on Business and Economics), you should consider the following aspects before making your decision:
- the subjects,
- the pupils’ age and
- the variety of tasks (at vocational schools, for example, the tasks might include coordinating with companies offering vocational training).
We at the ZLBI are happy to advise you on the difference between the various secondary and vocational schools and help you to choose your program and profession.
Required interests and skills
If you want to teach at a school, you should
- like working with young people and understand their issues.
- enjoy presenting and explaining things.
- be confident.
- be enthusiastic about your subjects and the profession, and be able to pass this enthusiasm on to others.
- be able to accept criticism and reflect on yourself.
- communicate in a clear and understandable manner.
