Chemistry
- TEACHING QUALIFICATION
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INTERNSHIP
in the course of your studies
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Chemistry Teaching Qualification
Chemistry is the science of substances and their transformations. A fundamental understanding of chemistry enables an understanding of scientific phenomena, the development of new substances, and the ability to be creative, and tackle important challenges facing humanity. Studying chemistry for a teaching career combines practical laboratory skills with core theoretical knowledge. Students regularly work in the laboratory while also learning to support their experiments with theoretical understanding. Subject-specific didactic concepts in chemistry lessons enable you to design targeted teaching, learning, and educational processes. This way, you learn to inspire chemistry students by conveying fundamental knowledge through numerous experiments.
Good to know
- Solid foundational knowledge in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry
- Development of a scientific and mathematical mindset, which is crucial for a career in teaching
- Early insights into subject-specific didactics - targeted preparation for teaching chemistry in schools
- Practical teaching experience at the Fehling Lab: Early engagement with school students and first practical experience in a participatory laboratory setting
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Sabine Strobel
Dr. rer. nat.Management of Major Subject Courses
Klaus Dirnberger
Dr.Senior Scientist