Guidelines for vocational teacher training at the University of Augsburg

1. Vocational teacher training is characterized by a research-oriented and theory-based approach in all of its phases.

2. Academic degrees are designed to qualify the aspiring student for a multitude of practical applications, including employment opportunities outside the school, and also allow for continuing academic qualifications.

3. Vocational training is subject to continuous development in an interdisciplinary dialogue between subject didactics, affected scientific disciplines, as well as educational and social science research.

4. The primary reference point for teacher education at the University of Augsburg is the alignment of theory and practice in an applied teaching approach.

5. Teacher training at the University of Augsburg is characterized especially by professional, methodical procedure.

6. Vocational teacher training at the University of Augsburg remains mindful of an international context of cooperative projects and partnerships.

7. The doctoral studies programm "Diversity and Educational Achievement" constitutes a major research focus.

8. Continuing excellence and quality control is to be ensured by adherence to academic teaching standards.