In-Service Teacher Training

PHZ Schwyz offers a wide range of in-service training to pre-school, primary and lower secondary teachers. The courses aim to support teachers in their further professional development.

Supplementary courses

Supplementary courses are based on a successfully completed teacher training education and lead to a specialised job or leading position.

To be accepted on such courses, the participants are generally required to have completed a basic teacher training course followed by at least two years on the job experience.  The participants pay for the supplementary courses. The canton or community may decide to participate in the costs for teachers employed in the canton or community.

PHZ offers the following supplementary courses:

CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies)

min. 10 ECTS credits, 250-300 hours of study

• CAS Bilingual Teaching
• CAS E-Learning Design
• CAS Ethics, Philosophy, Religions, Culture
• CAS German as a Second Language and Interculturality DaZIK
• CAS Human Rights Education
• CAS Integrative Support for Gifted and Talented Learners IBBF
• CAS Integrative Teaching and Learning
• CAS Mentoring & Coaching in Teaching Profession
• CAS Music and Drama
• CAS Public Relation in Educational Institutions
• CAS School Management
• CAS 4-8 Teaching in Heterogeneous Groups

MAS (Master of Advanced Studies)

minimum 60 ECTS (1500-1800 hours of study)

• MAS Adult and Professional Education 
• MAS Inclusive Education
• MAS School Management
• MAS Integrative Support for Gifted and Talented Learners IBBF
• MAS Teaching English to Young Learners (distance study, organisation by the University of York), further information

Master

90-120 ECTS, 1.5 to 2 years full-time course

• Master Special Needs Education

Further Information

Head of In-service Teacher Training Section
Werner Rhyner
PHZ Schwyz
Zaystrasse 42
CH-6410 Goldau
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