RESEARCH IN DIDACTICS OF THE SCIENCES HUM324

Description

This research group is specialized in the study of didactics in experimental sciences; thus research is focused on the learning behaviour of students in the sciences. Furthermore, the members of the research staff have a strong experience in design and development of educative tools, like didactic modules and books, used by teachers and students alike.

Research Topics

Improvement of the understanding of students regarding basic scientific concepts.
Concepts for current and future teaching staff about science and technology and the teaching and learning of those.
Training of scientific teaching staff in primary and secondary education.
Design of teaching material and their implementation in class.
Science, technology and society as focus for general and scientific education.

Scientific-Technical Services

Analysis, supervision and evaluation of the adaptation processes in the sciences regarding the European Higher Education Area.
Planning of didactic modules.
Scientific-didactic training of teaching staff.
Focus on science, technology and society in the teaching of sciences.
Promotion of scientific competence in compulsory education (10-16 years).