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402-0923-00L 2 Credits SHE D-PHYS

Mentored Work Specialised Courses in Physics with an Educational Focus B

Mentorierte Arbeit Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung mit pädagogischem Fokus Physik B

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Vaterlaus
Mentored Work Specialised Courses in the Respective Subject with an Educational Focus in Physics for Teaching Diploma and for students upgrading TC to Teaching Diploma.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:41

Abstract

In the mentored work on their subject specialisation, students link high-school and university aspects of the subject, thus strengthening their teaching competence with regard to curriculum decisions and the future development of the tuition. They compile texts under supervision that are directly comprehensible to the targeted readers - generally specialist-subject teachers at high-school level.

Objective

Practice in the explanation of complex topics in physics as the core competence of the teaching profession Improvement of the physics education by providing attractive recent topics with regard to future curricular decisions and the public view of physics

Content

Choice of topic by individual arrangement

Resources

Lecture Notes

http://www.fachdidaktik.physik.ethz.ch/unterlagen.html

General Information

Language
German
Levels
SHE
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Prüfungssprache: Deutsch oder Englisch

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Mentorierte Arbeit Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung mit pädagogischem Fokus Physik B Lehrdiplom
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
  • By Appointment None-None
60 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Physics Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: Please note that the course number has changed from HS24 onwards. This change will have no effect on the courses and performances already completed and will be recognised for the respective degree.)