Newcomers save school hours: A look into classroom life!

Newcomers save school hours: A look into classroom life!

The shortage of teachers is an urgent problem in many schools in Germany. Side entrants are one of the solutions to maintain teaching. The Stephaneum high school shows how important these people are for the schools. Sabine Hüttl, a career changer, enriches her class with creative methods and does her best to prepare her students for the Abitur.

The headmaster Axel Wieczorek emphasizes that the quality of teaching does not necessarily depend on a teacher's formal training. “The quality of teaching always depends on the person,” he explains. This commitment is particularly evident in Hüttl's work, who quickly found her way around everyday school life despite initial uncertainty.

The challenges for career changers

Despite the positive feedback, there are also voices that point out the difficulties that career changers face. Many who have chosen this path initially struggle with the complexity of everyday school life. Hüttl himself notes: "I'm now in my second year of school, I think it's too early to say whether it was worth it. I just don't have the experience yet." This uncertainty is a challenge for many career changers that should not be underestimated.

In particular, the balance between the use of new teaching methods and the perception of traditional educational trajectories is often a topic of discussion. While some colleagues welcome the fresh perspectives, there are also reservations about how they are observed in schools. Nevertheless, one finds that career changers are often willing to take new paths and try out innovative approaches.

The work ethic of career changers must not be ignored. Not only do they bring fresh ideas, but they are also often highly motivated to achieve good results. “The motivation is enormous,” says Wieczorek, “and the students also feel that.”

In order to address the shortage of teachers, career changers could play a key role, particularly in subjects where there is a shortage of qualified teachers. Hüttl's contribution shows that, contrary to common prejudices, a valuable integration of these teachers is possible.

However, it remains to be seen how long this new wave of teachers can actually cope with the challenges in the education system. Their experiences and needs should not be ignored when it comes to improving training and working conditions for career changers. This could be crucial in the future to make this path more attractive for other potential career changers. as reported by www.mdr.de.