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Innovative Biology Teaching at High School
Innovativer Biologieunterricht am Gymnasium
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:05
Abstract
An adequate treatment of current topics of biological research in high schools is a central challenge for future teachers. In this module, students either develop learning materials that aim to prepare new content in a way that is suitable for pupils, or they focus on testing activating forms of learning in real lessons.
Objective
Students learn to - engage with current biological research and its relevance to society - carefully select content for high school - make meaningful and correct didactic reductions - compose activating and motivating learning arrangements - put prepared lessons into practice - reflect on their role as a teacher.
Content
Students can choose from three options: Seminar paper: Writing a textbook chapter on a current topic in biological research (focus on content). Subject didactics practicum: Planning and implementation of biology lessons with special consideration of activating forms of learning (focus on didactics). Innovative lesson: Planning of a specific lesson with new content and testing it in a real-life context (focus on content and didactics). The results will be presented and discussed in a seminar.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- SHE
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| independent project | Innovativer Biologieunterricht am Gymnasium | No time listed | 120 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Biology Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: )