How is the course structured?
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The standard period of study up to the Master's degree is four semesters. Depending on their specialization, students continue their studies of engineering modules in either mechanical or electrical engineering. In addition, they deepen their technical didactic skills in order to be able to successfully implement and convey the content of their chosen specialization in vocational teaching or training. The second teaching subject already chosen in the Bachelor's degree, including the associated subject didactics, is also deepened and completes the subject profile. In-depth modules in vocational and business education are also integrated into the interdisciplinary core study program in education and social sciences. Students acquire comprehensive specialist knowledge in educational science and technical didactics for the profession of a teacher at vocational schools in industrial-technical professions, with phases of school-based professional practice and practical research on vocational teaching, the professionalization of vocational school teachers and the vocational education system also being central components.
The Master's degree program concludes with the successful completion of the Master's thesis. The Master's degree is a prerequisite for the teaching profession at vocational schools - the subsequent attendance of the preparatory service concludes with the second state examination.
Sample study plans
The Vocational Education with a specialization in Electrical Engineering (Master of Education) qualifies students primarily for teaching at vocational schools that have trainees in the vocational field of electrical engineering (e.g. electronics technicians for industrial engineering, electronics technicians for energy and building technology, information electronics technicians) or corresponding full-time school types (e.g. technical secondary schools, vocational schools, technical colleges).
The subject-specific study components are offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and correspond to the courses for electrical engineers.
The didactic study components are offered by the Institute for Vocational Education and Training (IBB) of Faculty 07.
Further information: www.uni-kassel.de/technikdidaktik
The Department of Electrical Engineering (FB 16) is located at the Wilhelmshöher Allee site.
Dean's Office FB16:
Wilhelmshöher Allee 73, Room 1329
Student Services:
Hans-Dieter Berdelsmann, Tel. 0561-804 6423
The Vocational Education with a specialization in metal technology (Master of Education) qualifies students primarily for teaching at vocational schools that have trainees in the vocational field of metal technology (e.g. industrial mechanics, cutting machine operators, metalworkers, plant mechanics, automotive mechatronics technicians) or corresponding full-time school types (e.g. technical secondary schools, vocational schools, technical colleges).
The subject-specific study components are offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and correspond to the courses for mechanical engineers.
The didactic study components are offered by the Institute for Vocational Education and Training (IBB) of Faculty 07.
Further information: www.uni-kassel.de/technikdidaktik
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (FB 15) is located at "Holländischer Platz".
Dean's Office FB15:
Mönchebergstraße 7, Room 3214
Student Services:
Irmtraut Schiller, Tel. 0651-804 3733
Helmut Thiel, Tel. 0561-804 2641
Didactics in the fields of metal technology and electrical engineering (technical didactics) combines the engineering science components of the course with the core educational science course. It focuses on the qualification requirements, the educational objectives and the methodical design of teaching-learning processes in the respective technical professions and school types.
The technical-didactic study components are offered by the Institute for Vocational Education and Training.
Bachelor's degree course in Vocational Education:
- Module TD 1: Technology didactics theory development (6 C, 4 SWS)
- Module TD 2: Technical didactic curriculum development (6 C, 4 SWS)
- Module TD Project 1: Technology Didactics Project (6 C, 4 SWS)
Master's degree program in Vocational Education:
- Module TD 3: Technology didactic learning process design (6 C, 4 SWS)
- Module TD Project 2: Technology Didactics Project (6 C, 4 SWS)
Further information: www.uni-kassel.de/technikdidaktik/
Institute for Vocational Education and Training (IBB)
Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40
Institute secretariat:
Ilona Becker, R. 1203, Tel. 0561-804 4597
Student Services:
Wolfgang Kirchhoff, R. 1205, Tel. 0561-804 4133
For the teaching profession at vocational schools in Hesse, it is necessary to study a second general education subject in addition to the vocational subject. This is becoming increasingly important due to the growing number of students in further education school types (e.g. vocational schools, technical colleges, vocational grammar schools).
The educational and social science course lays the general foundations for the teaching profession and is offered on an interdisciplinary basis by the disciplines of educational science, philosophy, political science, psychology, psychoanalysis, sociology and vocational education.
The following basic modules must be studied in the core course of the Bachelor's degree program in Vocational Education:
Module 1C: Introduction to Vocational and Business Education (4 C) Module 2: Teaching and Learning in Vocational Education (6 C) |
In the Master's degree course in Vocational Education, two of the following specialization modules must be studied in the core course:
Module 6: Teaching and Learning in Vocational Education (8 C) |
At least half of the basic and advanced modules must be studied with a focus on vocational education.
Further information:
Department of Core Studies
University location Holl. Platz,
Nora-Platiel-Straße 1,
R. 2220
Phone: 0561 / 804-3619
General objectives
- To initiate and develop the first steps towards pedagogically well thought-out and responsible teaching and school activities.
- Gaining experience of teaching, school and the teaching profession.
- Getting to know different classroom settings through observations.
- Reflecting on experiences and own ideas.
- Creating a basis for an in-depth examination of the educational and social science, general didactic, subject-specific didactic and subject-specific scientific aspects of school and teaching.
The practical school studies SPS 1 and SPS 2a are offered by the Institute for Vocational Education and Training. The relevant departments are responsible for the practical school studies of the second subject (SPS 2b) (see page Second subjects).
Responsible at IBB:
Subject area Metal Technology
Ralf Johannesmann, AVZ, Room 1208
Tel. 0561-804 4306
Subject area Electrical Engineering
Sigurd Wachenfeld, AVZ, Room 1206
Tel. 0561-804 4304
Further information: www.uni-kassel.de/technikdidaktik/
Department of Core Studies
University location Holl. Platz,
Nora-Platiel-Straße 1, R. 2220
Phone: 0561 / 804-3619
For later employment as a vocational school teacher in the fields of metal or electrical engineering, it is essential to have basic practical skills in relevant professions and to have experienced typical company work processes in different work situations (industrial production, workshop work, construction site work).
For the stepped degree course in Vocational Education introduced from winter semester 07/08, relevant vocational training or at least a 48-week work placement must be completed.
Responsible at IBB:
Wolfgang Kirchhoff, Room 1205
Tel. 0561-804 4133
Secretariat
Ute Wiedmann, Room 1204
Tel. 0561-804 4391