Münster School of Vocational Education of FH Münster
Münster School of Vocational Education (MSVE; German: Institut für Berufliche Lehrerbildung) is part of FH Münster University of Applied Sciences and organized as a central scientific unit. The main activity of the MSVE is to train VET teachers in the following six subject areas: Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering, Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics, Media Design and Design Technology, Health Science and Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science and Information Technology together with the University of Münster.
Education
The scope of activities are fundamental issues in vocational education, scientific concepts and methods used in research in the field of vocational education, development of the study courses and corresponding research, conceptional design, organization and evaluation of vocational teacher training programs in cooperation with the University of Münster, offering lectures and seminars in vocational didactics and vocational education, focusing on social principles of vocational competence development, and changes in the world of work and related pedagogical answers. This is done by 6 university teachers, 13 research assistants and 4 administrative staff members. The student population at Münster School of Vocational Education comprises approximately 850 young people, who are studying one of our 18 study programs, 10 of which are master’s programs.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training
The team that contributes to the PAX project is rooted in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). TVET represents the subject didactics for the vocational fields of Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering, Media Design and Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology. Within TEVET didactics, there is a strong emphasis on providing contemporary forms of learning. Learner-centered methods are employed alongside digital media to enhance the educational experience. Theories are presented within a practical context, illustrating how they can be applied in everyday teaching scenarios. This approach is designed not only to impart knowledge but also to equip future educators with the essential tools for their teaching careers.
Research
In alignment with the goals of a university of applied sciences, project work is guided by scientific findings. These findings serve as the foundation for addressing specific questions in vocational education and university didactics. The TVET didactics teams’ research and development work has always been application oriented. This orientation has produced results that go beyond scientific publications and can be transferred directly to educational work, i.e. used there.
PAX Project Core Team
Marc Krüger, Ph.D. / Full Professor
Celina Khongklad, B.A. / Research Assistant