Skills & competences

Description

Training for teachers without subject specialisation is the study of the theories, methods and practice of providing children between approximately 5 and 15 years of age with the fundamental skills in reading, writing and mathematics along with an elementary understanding of other subjects such as history, geography, social science etc. and laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Subject specialisation is stressed less than in detailed field 0114 'Teacher training with subject specialisation'. The study of teaching children with special needs is included in this detailed field, likewise the study of teaching adults fundamental reading and writing skills and teaching immigrants these types of skills in their home or first language.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
Class teacher training
Indigenous teacher training
Primary teaching
Teacher training for children with special needs

=== Inclusions
The study of teaching adults basic literacy and numeracy skills is included here. Teacher's aide (teaching assistant) is also included here.

=== Exclusions
Teacher training with subject specialisation even if intended for the teaching of children in primary or lower secondary education is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0114 'Teacher training with subject specialisation'.