Thuringia in a lack of teachers: Finally remove the restrictions on admission?

In Thuringia, the discussion about the restrictions on admission at universities becomes more intensive. Karina Weichold, Vice President of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, emphasizes the need for admission restrictions in order to ensure the quality of the courses. There are currently only a few admission restrictions in Thuringia, whereby a Numerus Clausus (NC) applies to the subject of biology at the University of Jena. The NC is 2.0 for the regular school teaching office and even for the high school teaching office at 1.5.

students who do not meet the NC have alternative opportunities to become teachers. For the subjects of sport, art and music, only aptitude tests are required, which rather require talent as good grades. Very good language skills are required for language studies, while all other subjects can be proven without admission restrictions.

challenges in the cancellation of the NCS

The University of Erfurt points out that if the admission restrictions are lifted, the existing resources such as teacher, rooms and material resources would have to be significantly expanded. It is also crucial to provide sufficient internships in schools. The state must provide the necessary funds in the household to ensure high -quality training for teachers.

Further information on the situation of the admission restrictions at German universities can be found in a comprehensive report, the was.

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