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Mathematics

Teaching at Secondary Schools

Mathematik – Lehramt an Gymnasien

The Teaching at Secondary Schools (Gymnasium) programme prepares the students for the teaching profession at Secondary Schools from grades 5 to 13. It consists of two subjects, the Grundwissenschaften and the MINT-orientierter interdisziplinärer Vernetzungsbereich (MINT= Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften, Technik). With an orientation internship, an in-company internship as well as Practical Phases in school and Extracurricular Teaching Practical Studies the programme is quite practice-oriented.

Additionally, complementary studies for a third subject (Ergänzungsstudium Lehramt) are possible.

Degree Programme Teaching at Secondary Schools (Gymnasium). To enlarge / show pdf please click on the picture.

Description

Subject Studies
Apart from acquiring mathematical fundamental knowledge (linear algebra, stochastics, geometry), the programme provides the opportunity of attending advanced lectures of mathematics within the framework of the combination module.

Subject-related Didactics
In the module Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning, the students continuously develop the methodological fundamentals of good Mathematics lessons. These skills are directly applied to the Practical Phases and are enhanced throughout additional methodological components of the program. The combination module mentioned above builds bridges between advanced mathematics and teaching mathematics in schools.

Module Handbook

Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule

Study Regulations Practical Phases

Aptitude Test Statutes (2016)

Course Catalogue

Department of Mathematics

Centre for Teacher Education

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The Grundwissenschaften (Fundamental Studies) comprise Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology and Political Studies; including the Practical Phase I module.

Grundwissenschaften (Fundamental Studies). To enlarge / show pdf please click on the picture.

The Vernetzungsbereich combines subjects from the natural, engineering and social sciences. The Elective and Mandatory Area of the Vernetzungsbereich vary depending on the choice of major in the degree programme (at least one MINT-major or no MINT-major).

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Degree, duration First State Examination, 9 semesters (for two academic subjects)
Language: German
Admission Applying with international qualifications (language requirements, application deadlines): International Admission
Programme start
Internship For a successful completion of the Teaching at Secondary Schools (Gymnasium) degree programme, the students need to fulfill the following requirements:
  • an orientation internship of a minimum duration of four weeks that should be completed before the start of the programme (no requirement for registration) and must be proven at the latest before beginning the Practical Phase I. The competent department is the Technical University of Darmstadt Centre for Teacher Education;
  • an in-company internship of a minimum duration of eight weeks in a production, processing, trade, or service company. It must be proven at the latest when registering for the First State Examination. The competent institution is the Hessische Lehrkräfteakademie (state school board) in Darmstadt
  • Additional Practical Phases (see below “Degree Programme Structure”).
Good to know Costs and budget
Online Self-Assessment for selecting a course of study.
einfachsTUdieren : Pre-Courses, getting started
Preparatory courses for international students
Part-time studies: no

For enrolment in the complementary teacher training programme, in particular you need to already have a First State Examination or an equivalent qualification such as Master of Education or you must be currently enrolled in a teacher training course (teaching profession at secondary schools, Bachelor of Education, Master of Education).

Complementary Studies – Teaching at Secondary Schools

Related Bachelors' Degree Programmes

Mathematics, B.Sc.

Related Masters Degree Programmes

Mathematics, M.Ed.

Teachers at Secondary Schools do not only teach their subjects but work within a greater pedagogical and organisational framework. They find positions not only at grammar schools (“Gymnasien”), but in different sectors of the widespread school system.

Valid statements on the future career perspectives are not easy to be made since they depend on a variety of factors, for example the range of subjects a teacher is able to teach. Other factors include the overall demographic development, political decisions and administrative regulations.

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