History as subject in the Masters degree programme in Special Needs Education for Schools (Master of Education)

Students of the subject of History seeking to gain a teaching position in Special Needs Education at a school should not only be interested in issues relating to the individual (historical awareness and historical thinking) and social (historical culture) reception and production of history, but also in the specialist subject matter and specialist problems.

The challenges faced in the professional field of “special needs schools and teaching history” call for a great affinity for teaching children and young people with impairments. Rather than acting as “disciplinary specialists in school”, history teachers at special needs schools or in inclusive settings are responsible for developing teaching/learning arrangements that enable students to learn about history.

Graduates of this degree programme are entitled to embark on the preparatory phase of teacher training at a special school and/or integrative/inclusive school. In addition, graduates may also embark on an academic career, e.g. by pursuing a doctorate.

Former students work at schools and colleges, in continuing education and training. Apart from working in schools, Job opportunities can be in the area of special education work in early intervention, counseling, as well as disability, integration and family support.