What is matter made of? What does the experiment with the Magdeburg hemispheres show us? And which didactic strategy is best suited to teaching certain physical topics? If you are interested in these questions, then you have come to the right place!
Experiment »Magdeburger Halbkugeln«
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Physics is in every movement, it is everywhere and surrounds us! This natural science reveals what lies behind numerous everyday phenomena. The focus is on exploring the interrelationships of nature, its individual building blocks and the forces at work. And the enthusiasm for this starts at school!
Teaching is an exciting, demanding and important profession. Given the lack of pupils interested in science, this is particularly true for Physics teachers. However, the profession also presents everyday challenges. The well-coordinated content of the degree programme provides targeted preparation for this. The Physics teaching degree programme offers a solid technical background in all Physics topics relevant to schools and provides the necessary insight into modern Physics research. However, as the best physicists do not necessarily have to be the best physics teachers, the specialised courses are accompanied by extensive subject didactics - which includes everything from planning a physics lesson to a detailed internship on physics experiments in schools. The focus is practical, including support during the school placement semester from an experienced teacher.
You complete the teacher training programme at the University of Jena with the First State Examination. The standard period of study|regular programme length is ten semesters in total, during which various types of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules. The teacher training programme is based on the Jena modelExternal link, which is characterised by a five-monthExternal link school placement semesterExternal link in the fifth or sixth semester.
As a future teacher, you will study two subjects on an equal footing at the University of Jena and round off your pedagogical profile with an accompanying degree programme in Educational Science. A total of 300 credit points (ECTS)|ECTS credits (1 ECTS = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, study and assessed coursework and examinations) must be completed. In Physics, you will prove|to register for|to take at least 95 credit points.
The programme focuses on the following areas:
By the way: To make it easier for you to start your studies, an optional preliminary Mathematics course is also offered before the beginning of lecture period. Participation is strongly recommended for all students.
Further information on the structure of the teacher training course in Jena can be obtained from the Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research.
The following table shows you an example of a possible degree programme structure for the teaching degree subject »Physics«:
| Semester | Modules | |||
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| 1 | Experimental Physics I - Mechanics and Thermodynamics (8 CP) |
Basic practical course in physics (8 CP) |
Mathematical Methods of Physics I (4 CP) |
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| 2 |
Experimental Physics II - Electrodynamics (6 CP) |
Mathematics Methods of Physics II (4 CP) |
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| 3 | Optics (4 CP) |
Theoretical Mechanics (7 CP) |
Subject didactics Physics I (8 CP) |
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| 4 | Atomic and Molecular Physics (4 CP) |
Theoretical Electrodynamics (7 CP) |
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| 5 |
Subject didactics |
School placement semester 2 | ||
| 6 |
Theoretical thermodynamics and statistics (7 CP) |
Compulsory elective area |
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| 7 | Solid state physics (4 CP) |
Theoretical Quantum Physics (7 CP) |
Advanced internship in physics 3 (5 CP) |
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| 8 |
Nuclear and particle physics (4 CP) |
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| 9 | Preparatory module Experimental Physics (5 CP) |
Preparatory module Theoretical Physics (5 CP) |
Preparatory module Didactics of Physics (5 CP) |
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| 10 | Scientific seminar paper (if written at home in Physics, 20 CP) | |||
Abbreviations: CP = credit points (ECTS)|ECTS credits
1 The subject didactics module is only one of several modules accompanying the school placement semester. The other subject and Educational Science also offer accompanying modules.
2 The school placement semester can be proven|to register for|to take sth.|to enrol for sth. You will find all recommended variants in the detailed recommended study plans(see Downloads).
3 Students complete a selection of experiments from the tender of the advanced practical course in physics totalling 5 CP. It is up to them to do this within two semesters or within one semester.
You can find more detailed information in the module catalogue for the degree programmeExternal link.
Teaching as early as the 3rd year of study|academic year? The early school placement semester motivates you for your future career and focuses your further studies. Valuable experience with school classes, teachers and parents included.
Career opportunities:
The teaching qualification completed in Thuringia is recognised|to credit in all other federal states upon formal request to the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. You can apply to the ministries of education of other federal states both for the preparatory service (Referendariat) and for employment in the teaching profession (after completing the second state examination). You can obtain more detailed information on this from the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.
A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship lasting 240 hours. You should reflect on your educational experience in dealing with children and young people in order to review your career aspirations and make a conscious decision. It makes sense to complete the introductory internship before starting your studies, but it can also be completed before registering for the internship semester (before the start of the third semester). You can also have work you have already done with children and young people recognized.
Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.
Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:
Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.
If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.
A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.
Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.
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