12 - Austria - Teaching methods

Colleges and other training institutions for health occupations

Theoretical instruction for paramedical staff in paramedical and for midwives in midwifery colleges is provided according to specialised branches, practical training is complementary in nature and designed to translate theoretical know-how into practice. Their training takes place on a full-time basis.

Cardiology technicians receive their training within the framework of a working relationship with a hospital. Theoretical knowledge is acquired on the basis of self-study which takes place under the guidance of certified cardiology technicians and doctors who work in related fields. Students are responsible for independently studying teaching materials and relevant literature, which are provided by designated teaching staff.

Universities and Fachhochschule

The Austrian Constitution enshrines the freedom of scholarship and teaching as a principle. University and Fachhochschule teachers are therefore free to choose the contents and methods of their courses. The repertory of lecture types has remained largely unchanged in recent decades. It includes lectures, seminars, introductory seminars, exercises, practical courses, excursions, tutorials etc. It is possible to introduce distance-learning units in the study programme.

At universities of the arts, students are fostered individually in their artistic development by one-on-one teaching.


Eurydice - the information network on education in Europe


Date: 2009
Privacy Policy