Teachers Training
Teachers Training
The teachers training course is integrated into the Institute of
Tourism and Hotel Management. This gives the participants the
opportunity to experience the training program from a student's
point of view, specialize in their subject of interest (see
curriculum below) and at the same time focus on special teaching
contents.
Content
Theoretical Background
During the eight-month ITH course additional subjects focussing on
didactics as well methodologies are offered. New trends in
teaching, the use of eLearning, Problem Based Learning, as well as
integrated project work are discussed.
Individual assignments to elaborate on these theoretical
backgrounds will again give the participants a practical approach
and reinforce their skills to structure, summarize and present
complex content.
Practical Experience
Already during the course students will get hands on practical
experience. The first practical classes will be held at ITH.
Afterwards participants will give lectures at the University of
Applied Sciences as well as in the Salzburg Tourism Schools.
In June participants will hold classes in different high schools
in Salzburg, which will give them the chance to experience
different types, organisation and management of schools.
During their teaching practice the students will be coached by ITH
teachers as well as external pedagogic experts, giving them advice
for preparation as well as feedback after completion of the
lessons.
Certificates
At the end of the second term a special Teachers Training
certificate will be handed over. After successful completion of the
final examination a diploma will be awarded.
Curriculum October - June of every academic
year
The general Hospitality or Tourism Management Modul plus the following:
| Teachers Training Module | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester |
| Didactics | 1 | 1 |
| Professional Teaching Skills | 1 | 1 |
| Workshops | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 3 |
| - | - | - |
| Practical Training | - | - |
| Teaching Practice | - | 2 |
| Total | - | 5 |
Curriculum in June
The last month of June will focus on three aspects:
1. The practical experience
With the support and cooperation of the Salzburg school
authorities, participants will hold tutored lessons in Austrian
schools and enhance their practical exposure. They will get insight
into the Austrian school system and at the same time be able to
present their country and contribute to intercultural
understanding.
In order to assure maximum outcome they will be coached by an
Austrian teacher who will assist them in preparation as well as
supply feedback afterwards.
2. The written exam
The theoretical exam is the composition of Fundamentum, a detailed
schedule of three consecutive lessons, using all of teaching
methods that have been taught in Klessheim as well as the
experience acquired during teaching practice.
3. The oral exam
Teaching Practice in Austrian schools in June should be used as
preparation for the oral part of the final exam in which the
students will have to hold up to three different parts of the
lessons prepared in the Fundamentum. In front of the examination
board these sections will be performed by the candidate, using
different training methods and tools.
Admission requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, which enables enrollment at a University.
- At least 1 year teaching experience
- All courses are conducted in English language. Excellent command of English is absolutely necessary.
- An internationally recognized certificate proving the knowledge of English (TOEFL, Cambridge or equivalent) is required.
- In case the student's English language skills are not sufficient the Institute may decide whether he/she has to participate in extra English language course in Austria at his/her own expenses.
- Age limit for scholarship applicant: 35 years