Continuing professional development of teachers in AUSTRIA

1. Continuing professional development of teachers in AUSTRIA Population: 8.383.784 Area: 83.871 km² Language: German Capital: Vienna Federal states: 9 Form of government: Parliamentary democracy Harald Schaber, Imst, Tirol, Austria

2. Continuing professional development of teachers in AUSTRIA Harald Schaber, Imst, Tirol, Austria

3. Continuing professional development of teachers in AUSTRIA Primary-school teachers and teachers of Regular Secondary Schools are trained in four years at post-secondary level in University Colleges of Teacher Education. At the end of their studies they receive the academic degree of Bachelors of Education. Secondary-school teachers are trained at university in diploma programmes. The minimum duration of studies for the award of a teaching qualification is ten semesters, including a practical training period. Their study concludes with the Master's Degree. They must, moreover, have one year's work experience as a probationary teacher). Harald Schaber, Imst, Tirol, Austria

4. Continuing professional development of teachers in AUSTRIA § 51 (1) The teacher has the right and duty to participate in the shaping of school life. Its main task is … teaching and educational work. He has to plan lessons carefully.(2) In addition to his curricular, educational and administrative tasks (eg carry out standard checks), the teacher … has to participate in staff meetings and to attend training and continuing education. Harald Schaber, Imst, Tirol, Austria

5. Continuing professional development of teachers in AUSTRIA Institute for teaching and learning skills Institute for continuing development of teachers Institute for School Development and Quality Management Program Harald Schaber, Imst, Tirol, Austria

6. Continuing professional development of teachers in AUSTRIA www.hak-imst.ac.at Many thanks for your attention Harald Schaber, Imst, Tirol, Austria