HfH – University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education · Switzerland

Lehrgang Gebärdensprachlehrer:in

Campus Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

every two years in Fall

Introduction

Lehrgang Gebärdensprachlehrer:in is a program taught at HfH – University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education, Switzerland. Intake: every two years in Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Lehrgang Gebärdensprachlehrer:in is a preparation course for the federal professional exam for Gebärdensprachlehrer:in with a federal professional certificate. Participants build practical job-related competencies for work as a sign language teacher. The course focuses on instruction and support in Gebärdensprachlehrer work, including language- and culture-related learning, basics of development and learning, and knowledge for language teaching and for project and research work.

Learning mixes in-person sessions, e-learning, self-study, and observations during placements. Observations take place in different support and teaching settings, as well as in projects between semesters and alongside the semester schedule. The course runs part-time for two years. Classes take place on average two days per week (Friday and Saturday). Successful completion leads to the industry certificate Gebärdensprachlehrerin/Gebärdensprachlehrer.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Lehrgang Gebärdensprachlehrer:in at HfH – University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by HfH – University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by HfH – University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education as pre-requiste for admission in Lehrgang Gebärdensprachlehrer:in.

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Completed vocational training EBA, EFZ or a grammar school maturity certificate, Fachmittelschulausweis, Fachmaturität, or an equivalent qualification
Proficiency in the Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS) at GER-Niveau B1, proven by an accredited language school (e.g., DIMA)
German language proficiency at GER-Niveau A2, proven by an accredited language school (e.g., DIMA)
Passing the admission interview (motivation and suitability, familiarity with the culture of Deaf people)
Interests and competence requirements: social and communication skills; interest in language and culture; interest in human development and learning; openness in dealing with (small) children, adolescents, and adults; willingness for self-reflection; teamwork and conflict skills