The Institute for Didactics of Natural Sciences

The Institute for Didactics of Natural Sciences jointly organizes the didactic training of prospective teachers of biology, chemistry and physics at the University and in the state of Bremen.

Didactics of Biology

The Department of Biology Didactics at the University of Bremen researches the teaching and learning of biological content and trains biology teacher training students. Students acquire a broad didactic knowledge for innovative, motivating biology lessons that are evidence-based and promote learning processes in a sustainable and competence-oriented way. In the biology didactic teaching and learning laboratory, school classes learn about scientific working methods.

Didactics of Chemistry

The department of Chemistry Didactics is responsible for the training of future chemistry teachers.

Didactics of Physics

Physics education research at the University of Bremen focuses on empirical studies and innovative teaching methods. Students gain in-depth knowledge of physics, physics education and pedagogy in order to convey complex concepts in an understandable way. Internships and projects in schools offer the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and to develop sophisticated teaching skills.