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If you already have practical experience, it is possible to have this recognized. Please note that the context must be comparable and the content to be proven must have been covered. Below you will find an overview of this as well as an explanation of the recognition procedures for the respective internships.

If required, please contact the student coordinator in advance.

1st semester: Work Shadowing 1

Possible context

A comparable practical phase or activity in the context of a music school (public or private).

Content to be presented

Students

• learn about different types of teaching, forms of teaching, teaching structures and teaching offers of a German music school,
• structures and working conditions of music schools,
• the cultural and organizational anchoring of music schools (cooperation, integration into municipal structures, event management),
• the importance of music schools for the respective municipal cultural landscape.

Examinations to be taken

None

Documents to be submitted

• Application for recognition (Explanation in the Wiki for students)
• Work certificate showing the scope of the work to be recognized as well as the content to be presented

What is the procedure for a successful recognition?

1. Fill in the application for recognition

2. Attach work certificate

3. Send documents to the Studienbüro

4. Wait for feedback on the recognition

Frequently asked questions

How much time must be spent on the work to be recognized?

• The work to be recognized must correspond to a comparable attendance time as specified in the examination regulations (30 x 45 minutes).

When do the recognition guidelines apply?

• The guidelines apply in the summer semester of 2022.

At what point in the semester can an application for recognition be submitted?

• A request for recognition can be submitted at any time.

Does it matter if the practical experience was done before or during my studies?

• The time of the practical experience is irrelevant. Both practical experiences performed before and during studies can be recognized.

Can my teaching job be taken into account for the internship?

• A teaching job can be recognized, taking into account the content to be proven.

Can I have the same activity at the same institution recognized for more than one internship?

• The same activity at the same internship location can only be recognised for several internship phases if different target groups or teaching formats have been carried out.

2nd semester: Work Shadowing 2

Possible context

A music teaching practice phase or teaching job

Content to be presented

Students

• conduct classroom observations of at least three offerings/focuses of varying levels, target groups, and character.

Examinations to be taken

• Examination: Guideline-based reflection report
• Information on the preparation of the written report can be found here [de].

Documents to be submitted

• Application for recognition (Explanation in the Wiki for students)
• Work certificate showing the scope of the work to be recognized as well as the content to be presented

What is the procedure for a successful recognition?

1. Fill in the application for recognition

2. Attach work certificate

3. Send documents to the Studienbüro

4. In case of positive feedback of the recognition by the Office of Studies/Office of Examinations, prepare written elaboration and send it to the Studienbüro

Frequently asked questions

How much time must be spent on the work to be recognized?

• The work to be recognized must correspond to a comparable attendance time as specified in the examination regulations (15 x 45 minutes).

When do the recognition guidelines apply?

• The guidelines apply in the summer semester of 2022.

At what point in the semester can an application for recognition be submitted?

• A request for recognition can be submitted at any time.

Does it matter if the practical experience was done before or during my studies?

• The time of the practical experience is irrelevant. Both practical experiences performed before and during studies can be recognized.

Can my teaching job be taken into account for the internship?

• A teaching job can be recognized, taking into account the content to be proven.

Can I have the same activity at the same institution recognized for more than one internship?

• The same activity at the same internship location can only be recognised for several internship phases if different target groups or teaching formats have been carried out.

3rd semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in large Group Lessons 1

Possible context

A music teaching observation in large group teaching.

Content to be presented

Students

• conduct lesson observations with an adequately trained music teacher in large group and/or ensemble lessons.

Examinations to be taken

None

Documents to be submitted

• Application for recognition (Explanation in the Wiki for students)
• Work certificate showing the scope of the work to be recognized as well as the content to be presented

What is the procedure for a successful recognition?

1. Fill in the application for recognition

2. Attach work certificate

3. Send documents to the Studienbüro

4. Wait for feedback on the recognition

Frequently asked questions

How much time must be spent on the work to be recognized?

• The work to be recognized must correspond to a comparable attendance time as specified in the examination regulations (20 x 45 minutes).

When do the recognition guidelines apply?

• The guidelines apply in the summer semester of 2022.

At what point in the semester can an application for recognition be submitted?

• A request for recognition can be submitted at any time.

Does it matter if the practical experience was done before or during my studies?

• The time of the practical experience is irrelevant. Both practical experiences performed before and during studies can be recognized.

Can my teaching job be taken into account for the internship?

• A teaching job can be recognized, taking into account the content to be proven.

Can I have the same activity at the same institution recognized for more than one internship?

• The same activity at the same internship location can only be recognised for several internship phases if different target groups or teaching formats have been carried out.

4th semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in large Group Lessons 2

Possible context

A music teaching observation and teaching practice in large group teaching.

Content to be presented

Students

• conduct lesson observations with an adequately trained music teacher in large group and/or ensemble lessons and
• carry out independent teaching attempts.

Examinations to be takenactiviti

• Examination: Written elaboration of a lesson plan
• Information on the preparation of the written report can be found here [de].

Documents to be submitted

• Application for recognition (Explanation in the Wiki for students)
• Work certificate showing the scope of the work to be recognized as well as the content to be presented

What is the procedure for a successful recognition?

1. Fill in the application for recognition

2. Attach work certificate

3. Send documents to the Studienbüro

4. In case of positive feedback of the recognition by the Office of Studies/Office of Examinations, prepare written elaboration and send it to the Studienbüro

Frequently asked questions

How much time must be spent on the work to be recognized?

• The work to be recognized must correspond to a comparable attendance time as specified in the examination regulations (20 x 45 minutes).

When do the recognition guidelines apply?

• The guidelines apply in the summer semester of 2022.

At what point in the semester can an application for recognition be submitted?

• A request for recognition can be submitted at any time.

Does it matter if the practical experience was done before or during my studies?

• The time of the practical experience is irrelevant. Both practical experiences performed before and during studies can be recognized.

Can my teaching job be taken into account for the internship?

• A teaching job can be recognized, taking into account the content to be proven.

Can I have the same activity at the same institution recognized for more than one internship?

• The same activity at the same internship location can only be recognised for several internship phases if different target groups or teaching formats have been carried out.

Can a retroactively recognized practice phase that was accompanied by a mentor* be retroactively remunerated?

• No, mentoring can only be compensated within the framework of the regular internship program of the university.

5th semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in individual Lessons, Chamber Music, Group Lessons 1

Possible context

A music teaching observation and teaching practice in n individual, chamber music, or large group teaching.

Content to be presented

Students

• conduct lesson observations with an adequately trained music teacher in two different levels, target groups and/or activities and
• carry out first independent teaching attempts.

Examinations to be taken

• Examination: Written elaboration of two lesson plans
• Information on the preparation of the written report can be found here [de].

Documents to be submitted

• Application for recognition (Explanation in the Wiki for students)
• Work certificate showing the scope of the work to be recognized as well as the content to be presented

What is the procedure for a successful recognition?

1. Fill in the application for recognition

2. Attach work certificate

3. Send documents to the Studienbüro

4. In case of positive feedback of the recognition by the Office of Studies/Office of Examinations, prepare written elaboration and send it to the Studienbüro

Frequently asked questions

How much time must be spent on the work to be recognized?

• The work to be recognized must correspond to a comparable attendance time as specified in the examination regulations (30 x 45 minutes).

When do the recognition guidelines apply?

• The guidelines apply in the summer semester of 2022.

At what point in the semester can an application for recognition be submitted?

• A request for recognition can be submitted at any time.

Does it matter if the practical experience was done before or during my studies?

• The time of the practical experience is irrelevant. Both practical experiences performed before and during studies can be recognized.

Can my teaching job be taken into account for the internship?

• A teaching job can be recognized, taking into account the content to be proven.

Can I have the same activity at the same institution recognized for more than one internship?

• The same activity at the same internship location can only be recognised for several internship phases if different target groups or teaching formats have been carried out.

6th semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in individual Lessons, Chamber Music, Group Lessons 2

Possible context

A music teaching observation and teaching practice in n individual, chamber music, or large group teaching.

Content to be presented

Students

• conduct lesson observations with an adequately trained music teacher in two different levels, target groups and/or activities and
• carry out first independent teaching attempts.

Examinations to be taken

• Examination: Written elaboration of two lesson plans (graded)
• Information on the preparation of the written report can be found here [de].

Documents to be submitted

• Application for recognition (Explanation in the Wiki for students)
• Work certificate showing the scope of the work to be recognized as well as the content to be presented

What is the procedure for a successful recognition?

1. Fill in the application for recognition

2. Attach work certificate

3. Send documents to the Studienbüro

4. In case of positive feedback of the recognition by the Office of Studies/Office of Examinations, prepare written elaboration and send it to the Studienbüro

Frequently asked questions

How much time must be spent on the work to be recognized?

• The work to be recognized must correspond to a comparable attendance time as specified in the examination regulations (30 x 45 minutes).

When do the recognition guidelines apply?

• The guidelines apply in the summer semester of 2022.

At what point in the semester can an application for recognition be submitted?

• A request for recognition can be submitted at any time.

Does it matter if the practical experience was done before or during my studies?

• The time of the practical experience is irrelevant. Both practical experiences performed before and during studies can be recognized.

Can my teaching job be taken into account for the internship?

• A teaching job can be recognized, taking into account the content to be proven.

Can I have the same activity at the same institution recognized for more than one internship?

• The same activity at the same internship location can only be recognised for several internship phases if different target groups or teaching formats have been carried out.

Can a retroactively recognized practice phase that was accompanied by a mentor* be retroactively remunerated?

• No, mentoring can only be compensated within the framework of the regular internship program of the university.

7th semester: Educational Practice 1

Recognition for this internship is not possible. To complete this internship, you may choose one of the two other options (internship at the cooperating music school or self-organised internship)