A shortage of teachers in Thuringia: Association mandatory new training channels!

A shortage of teachers in Thuringia: Association mandatory new training channels!

in the camp against the acute lack of teachers in Thuringia, teacher training is at the center of the political discussion. The Thuringian Teachers' Association calls for a targeted steering in the training of teachers, especially in scientific subjects such as chemistry and biology. Tim Reukauf, Chairman of the Association, emphasizes that the introduction of a dual teaching degree at the University of Erfurt already shows the first positive approaches. Since August 2024, 50 prospective teachers have signed their contracts. During your studies, you will receive 1400 euros per month, later in the master's degree in 1650 euros, which is a great incentive to choose the regular and technical schools in Thuringia. Also in the coalition agreement of the new government alliance from the CDU, BSW and SPD, the increase in places for dual studies is set in order to gain particularly students in deficiency subjects, such as stern.de reported.

reform needs in teacher training

But despite new approaches, teacher training remains a challenge. The interest association of high schools in Thuringia demands a shortening of the duration of the training in order to facilitate the entry into the profession. Sven Stötzer, the chairman, emphasizes that many teacher candidates do not feel well prepared after a long training. Critics complain that there is a lack of practical experience in the course and that lecturers often have too little connection to real school practice. The lack of teachers in subjects such as art, biology and physics is becoming increasingly clear, and it is expected that an even greater gap will arise in the next five to ten years, such as mdr reported.

To counteract this, the dual teaching degree is regarded as a future -oriented step, it rewards students not only with practical experience, but also with financial support during their training. Politics in Thuringia seem to have recognized the urgency and has already started to make adjustments in order to better meet the needs of schools and the students. The urge for reforms and a better adaptation of teacher training to the reality of schools will continue to increase.