Klassen- und Fachlehrer:in

Semester plan

1. Semester 131 ECTS requiredAnthropologie der Waldorfpädagogik aus wissenschaftlicher Perspektive · Bildungswissenschaften · Deutsch 1 · Künste 1 · Mathematik 1 · Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 1 · Sozialisation, Individualisierung und Diagnostik · Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen der Waldorfpädagogik

   • Anthropologie der Waldorfpädagogik aus wissenschaftlicher PerspektiveSummary by OWWZ: Waldorf anthropology is compared with natural, human and developmental sciences, critically examining foundational texts and relationships between body, psyche and mind.Exam (in German): Referat (unbenotet)4 ECTS
   • BildungswissenschaftenSummary by OWWZ: Education and socialisation theories are examined historically and methodologically, including progressive education, digitalisation and empirical research.Exam (in German): Referat oder schriftliche Hausarbeit oder mündliche Prüfung (unbenotet)3 ECTS
   • Deutsch 1Summary by OWWZ: Early reading and writing, storytelling and German language structures are studied for teaching, complemented by writing practice, reading support and curriculum work.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Referat (benotet)2 ECTS
   • Künste 1Summary by OWWZ: Speech exercises, music, painting and sculpture develop artistic expression, relating creative work to perception and educational effects.Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTS
   • Mathematik 1Summary by OWWZ: Age-appropriate approaches to number, arithmetic and geometry are explored through exercises, developmental psychology and the history of geometric thinking.Exam (in German): Arbeitsmappe oder Referat oder Präsentation (unbenotet)2 ECTS
   • Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 1Summary by OWWZ: A four-week school placement combines observation, child studies and mentored teaching attempts, introducing class leadership, parent cooperation and school self-government.Exam (in German): schriftliches Unterrichtskonzept mit erfolgreicher Durchführung (unbenotet)5 ECTS
   • Sozialisation, Individualisierung und DiagnostikSummary by OWWZ: Diversity, socialisation and inclusion are connected with health development and educational diagnostics, using child observation and individual support to explore practical responses.Exam (in German): schriftliche Hausarbeit oder Referat (unbenotet)4 ECTS
   • Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen der WaldorfpädagogikSummary by OWWZ: Epistemological questions and Steiner’s scientific methods are examined historically and educationally, using botanical observation to explore Goethean research.Exam (in German): Referat zu einem vertiefenden Thema (unbenotet)5 ECTS
2. Semester 227 ECTS required · 1 elective catalogueDeutsch 2 · Didaktik 1 · Didaktik 2 · Gesellschaft und Schule 1 · Gesellschaft und Schule 2 · Grundlagentexte der Waldorfpädagogik 1 · Grundlagentexte der Waldorfpädagogik 2 · Künste 2 · Künste 3 · Master-Thesis · Mathematik 2 · Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 2 · Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 3 · Required elective from Methodik und Didaktik des Nebenfachs

   • Deutsch 2Summary by OWWZ: Middle-school German combines grammar, storytelling and age-appropriate writing, with reflection on curricula, text types and reading support.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Referat (unbenotet)3 ECTS
   • Didaktik 1Summary by OWWZ: Zoology and specialist subjects are linked with painting, blackboard and form drawing, using lesson designs and picture discussion to develop teaching skills.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): schriftliches Konzept für einen eigenen Unterrichtsentwurf (unbenotet)4 ECTS
   • Didaktik 2Summary by OWWZ: Students develop lesson plans in two chosen specialist subjects, extending teaching possibilities through painting, drawing and picture discussions.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): schriftliches Konzept für einen eigenen Unterrichtsentwurf (unbenotet)3 ECTS
   • Gesellschaft und Schule 1Summary by OWWZ: Social development and school self-government are connected with democracy, law and sustainability, supported by communication and conflict resolution skills.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Referate oder Gesprächsleitung (unbenotet)2 ECTS
   • Gesellschaft und Schule 2Summary by OWWZ: Media education including AI and trauma-sensitive education address current school challenges, focusing on trauma understanding, stabilisation, prevention and self-care.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Referate oder Gesprächsleitung (unbenotet)2 ECTS
   • Grundlagentexte der Waldorfpädagogik 1Summary by OWWZ: Foundational Waldorf texts explore learning, motivation, consciousness and memory, with critical reflection on logical functions and biographical change.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): schriftliche Hausarbeit oder Referat (unbenotet)4 ECTS
   • Grundlagentexte der Waldorfpädagogik 2Summary by OWWZ: Foundational texts connect bodily development, nature and cultural processes, critically discussing their anthropological assumptions and educational implications.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Referat (unbenotet)4 ECTS
   • Künste 2Summary by OWWZ: Watercolour and eurythmy develop colour, composition and spatial perception, linking personal movement with awareness of group processes.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)5 ECTS
   • Künste 3Summary by OWWZ: Speech arts, music and eurythmy are developed through rehearsals and performances, linking rhythm and child development with teaching practice.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)3 ECTS
   • Master-ThesisSummary by OWWZ: Students independently investigate a research or artistic question, documenting methods, results and process and reflecting on them in a presentation and examination discussion.Thesis · Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Wissenschaftliche oder künstlerische Arbeit mit Dokumentation, Präsentation und Prüfungsgespräch (unbenotet)15 ECTS
   • Mathematik 2Summary by OWWZ: Teaching approaches to decimals, percentages, interest, negative numbers and geometry are developed through historical and phenomenological perspectives.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Arbeitsmappe oder Referat oder Präsentation (unbenotet)2 ECTS
   • Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 2Summary by OWWZ: Students prepare and independently teach a mentored four-week main-lesson block, reflecting on learning environments, pupil support and class leadership.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): schriftliches Ausarbeiten eines Unterrichtskonzeptes für eine Unterrichtsepoche (benotet)3 ECTS
   • Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 3Summary by OWWZ: Further school practice develops planning and delivery of a main-lesson block, relating educational decisions to personal strengths and areas for development.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): schriftliches Ausarbeiten eines Unterrichtskonzeptes für eine Unterrichtsepoche (unbenotet)4 ECTS

   Required elective from Methodik und Didaktik des Nebenfachs17 modules · choose 10 ECTS

   • Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Zweitsprache, Methodik-Didaktik 1Summary by OWWZ: German as a foreign or second language teaching for years 1–6 is developed through literature, language exercises and artistic play.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Zweitsprache, Methodik-Didaktik 2Summary by OWWZ: German as a foreign or second language teaching for years 7–12 combines literature, cultural studies and biography with lesson planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Englisch, Methodik-Didaktik 1Summary by OWWZ: English teaching for years 1–6 is prepared through teaching methods and artistic approaches, combining literature, language exercises and lesson planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Englisch, Methodik-Didaktik 2Summary by OWWZ: English teaching for years 7–12 is prepared through teaching methods and artistic approaches, combining literature, language exercises and lesson planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Französisch, Methodik-Didaktik 1Summary by OWWZ: French teaching for years 1–6 is prepared through teaching methods and artistic approaches, combining literature, language exercises and lesson planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Französisch, Methodik-Didaktik 2Summary by OWWZ: French teaching for years 7–12 is prepared through teaching methods and artistic approaches, combining literature, language exercises and lesson planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Russisch, Methodik-Didaktik 1Summary by OWWZ: Russian teaching for years 1–6 is prepared through teaching methods and artistic approaches, combining literature, language exercises and lesson planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Russisch, Methodik-Didaktik 2Summary by OWWZ: Russian teaching for years 7–12 is prepared through teaching methods and artistic approaches, combining literature, language exercises and lesson planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Eurythmie, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Eurythmy teaching is planned and reflected on for different ages, focusing on materials, working methods and preparation and review of lessons.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): schriftliches Unterrichtskonzept (unbenotet)12 ECTSRequired elective
   • Gartenbau, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: School gardens, propagation and biodynamic cultivation are linked with middle- and upper-school lesson planning and ecological projects.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): mündliche Eigenleistung im Arbeits- und Reflexionsprozess oder Präsentationen (unbenotet)12 ECTSRequired elective
   • Handarbeit, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Handicraft teaching for years 1–8 is prepared through practical pieces and age-related reflection on fine motor skills, materials and tools.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation mit Erläuterung und Reflexion des eigenen Arbeitsprozesses (unbenotet)12 ECTSRequired elective
   • Bildende Kunst: Malen, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Curricula, art history and graphic techniques support an individual art project, linking artistic practice with instruction, feedback and educational planning.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Hochschulöffentliche Präsentation mit Erläuterung und Reflexion des eigenen Arbeitsprozesses (unbenotet)12 ECTSRequired elective
   • Bildende Kunst: Plastik, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Installation, objects and printmaking are explored practically and historically, relating form and material expression to classroom art projects.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Hochschulöffentliche Präsentation mit Erläuterung und Reflexion des eigenen Arbeitsprozesses (unbenotet)12 ECTSRequired elective
   • Medienpädagogik, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Media effects, online risks and active media work are examined developmentally, supported by unplugged computing, parent cooperation and school media strategies.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation oder mündliche Prüfung (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Musik, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Age-appropriate music teaching is developed through ensemble leadership, instrumental playing, vocal work and individual repertoire study.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): mündliche Eigenleistung und Reflexion des eigenen Arbeitsprozesses (unbenotet)6 ECTSRequired elective
   • Sport, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Games, gymnastics, athletics and Bothmer exercises are explored practically and pedagogically, using rules, sports history and movement analysis to support lesson design.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation einzelner Übungen (unbenotet)12 ECTSRequired elective
   • Werken, Methodik-DidaktikSummary by OWWZ: Materials and craft techniques are explored practically, using craft history, tool care and teaching feasibility studies to support middle- and upper-school lessons.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Präsentation der Werkstücke (unbenotet)12 ECTSRequired elective
3. Semester 327 ECTS requiredContinues: Deutsch 2, Didaktik 1, Didaktik 2, Gesellschaft und Schule 1, Gesellschaft und Schule 2, Grundlagentexte der Waldorfpädagogik 1, Grundlagentexte der Waldorfpädagogik 2, Künste 2, Künste 3, Master-Thesis, Mathematik 2, Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 2, Schulpraktische Studien und Professionalisierung 3

Topic profile

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

• Philosophy8 ECTS: 8 required8 ECTS
• Theatre, acting and stage6 ECTS: 6 required6 ECTS
• Fine art5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• German language education5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Art education4 ECTS: 4 required4 ECTS
• Mathematics education4 ECTS: 4 required4 ECTS
• Teaching and didactics4 ECTS: 2 required, 2 elective4 ECTS
• Anatomy and physiology3 ECTS: 3 required3 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Modulhandbuch Klassen- und Fachlehrer:in (postgradual)Module handbook · checked 15 October 2026