School III orientation internship
School III orientation internship
Information on training modules in the Bachelor's programme
Frequently asked questions and answers about the orientation internship for subjects in School III in the two-subject Bachelor's degree programme.
Do I even have to complete an orientation internship?
If you are studying to become a teacher at general education schools (M. Ed. primary school, secondary school, grammar school): yes.
If you want to work in an extracurricular professional field after graduation, an orientation internship is possible, but not absolutely necessary. In this case, you can fill the internship space provided for in the Bachelor's degree programme (15 CP) with one or two internships related to your professional field. For further information, please contact the internship officer responsible for your subject.
If you are studying to become a teacher for special education or vocational schools, different regulations apply.
In which subject do I have to complete my orientation internship?
The orientation internship is part of the area of specialisation and is therefore not subject-specific. However, the subjects offer preparatory and/or accompanying courses. If you are studying for a two-subject Bachelor's degree, you can choose from your two subjects for the course. For the subjects in School III (English Studies, Gender Studies, German Studies, Art and Media, Material Culture: Textiles, Music, Dutch Studies, Slavic Studies) there is a faculty-centred course (see below).
How or where do I have to register for the orientation internship?
Registration is not required.
Successful completion of the orientation internship, which is scheduled from the 2nd semester onwards, begins with participation in the mandatory accompanying course for the module prx101 - Orientation Internship (see below).
Do I have to sign an internship contract?
No, this is not required by the university. However, it is sometimes advisable to set out certain agreements and regulations in a contract, e.g. on the subject of insurance cover.
Which internships can I choose and in which organisations?
If you are aiming to become a teacher at a general education school, the orientation internship should be completed in fields of activity outside the school. You can therefore apply for all areas that match your interests. Of course, the application of your academic competences and specialist knowledge is not excluded.
Is there an exact time period for the internship?
According to the study plans, it is advisable to complete the orientation internship during the semester break between the 2nd and 3rd semester after you have taken the preparatory course in the 2nd semester. However, this is a recommendation. The timing of the internship is free, i.e. you are free to choose the time during your studies. The internship can be completed full-time (usually three weeks) and/or part-time (correspondingly longer), in the semester or during the semester break. The main thing is that you complete a minimum of 90 hours (equivalent to 3 CP).
Can I have previous activities recognised?
The orientation internship can be replaced in full if you have completed training in a state-recognised training occupation. In this case, you can receive credit for the prx101 - orientation internship totalling 6 CP (internship, accompanying course, examination).
On the Examinations Office website, under the heading "Internships (extracurricular)", you will find the application form for crediting the internship, which you submit to the Examinations Office via the contact form, together with a certificate of your completed training.
Formal conditions for possible crediting of the 3-week internship (only the internship is omitted, the accompanying course must be attended and the examination must be passed):
- At least three months of full-time work or a three-month full-time internship in businesses/companies or other institutions,
- at least one year of independent leadership of a youth group (e.g. music or sports club) or a corresponding voluntary activity
- Successful completion of federal voluntary service
- a successfully completed voluntary social year, voluntary ecological year or voluntary academic year
The content requirements for the crediting of practical experience will be communicated to you in the mandatory accompanying course. The report to be compiled requires an academically appropriate, demanding reflection and decision on objectives.
How is the orientation internship marked?
A report is prepared for the internship, which is graded as "passed" or "failed". There are guidelines for writing the report, which are presented and explained in detail in the accompanying course (see below).
What happens if I do not pass the module?
In this case, you will receive a message from the Examinations Office. Then get in touch with the teacher of the accompanying course, who will explain how you should revise your report.
Where are the regulations for the orientation internship laid down?
After selecting your degree programme, you will find the relevant annexes to your Bachelor's examination regulations with the current regulations on the ExaminationsOffice website under the heading "Regulations - PB School":
Area of specialisation - teaching as a career goal (Annex 3b)
Area of specialisation - special provisions for training modules in the GHR, Gym teaching degree (Annex 3c)
Please note the special provisions for some subjects and types of school.
A module description and the accompanying course for the module prx101 - Orientation Internship can be found in Stud.IP.
Do I have to have completed the orientation internship before the school internship?
No, the orientation internship is not a prerequisite for completing the general school internship.
Who is the contact person at School III for questions about the orientation internship?
Axel Kassner, axel.kassner@uni-oldenburg.de