Faculty III
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology
The Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology is renowned for its excellent international-level teaching and research. Our success is built on the hard work of our dedicated colleagues. Creativity, quality and interdisciplinary cooperation characterise our joint approach, which is realised in excellent research and innovative teaching.
Through our six departments, the faculty is represented in almost all degree programmes at the University of Education Freiburg. Our teaching focuses on training prospective teachers for all school levels and types. Our departments design the subject-specific and subject-didactic programmes of study in STEM subjects (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, technology and geosciences), as well as for vocational education, engineering, business education, everyday culture, sports and health, and geography. We also participate in the bachelor's and master's degree programmes in Health Education and in the bachelor's degree programme in Early Childhood Education. We are particularly committed to providing our students with a broad-based education that combines a strong focus on research and professionalism.
The faculty offers a wide range of research projects. These include empirical educational research, didactic development research and subject-specific research. The main objectives are the theory- and evidence-based development of teaching, the scientifically sound design of educational processes and the professionalisation of teachers in all three phases of teacher training (studies, teaching practice, professional activity). The areas of public health, health education and research methods in health sciences expand the faculty's research spectrum. These areas focus on establishing nationally and internationally oriented health science and health education research. The faculty also offers the university certificate 'Research Methods in Empirical Education and Social Sciences'.
Many of the projects based in the faculty are interdisciplinary in nature and closely linked to the other two faculties. There is also extensive networking with other universities at regional, national and international levels. Of particular note is the intensive support provided to researchers in the early stage of their careers through interdisciplinary doctoral programmes that cover a wide range of topics.
Furthermore, all departments within the faculty are particularly committed to promoting education and research in the areas of education for sustainable development (BNE) and digital teaching and learning.
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Institutes
Department of Vocational and Business Education
The institute is dedicated to the preparation of vocational education professionals who will work in vocational schools and corporate training contexts. Through a wide range of activities, the institute promotes high-quality education and training, and equips future professionals to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world of work.
Department of Biology and its Didactics
The institute makes an important contribution to training teachers who possess both sound subject knowledge and teaching skills. Its aim is to enable pupils to learn about biology in a sound and inspiring way and to raise their awareness of ecological and biological issues.
Department of Chemistry, Physics, Technology and their Didactics
The institute plays a decisive role in training teachers who can convey a fascination for chemistry, physics and technology with enthusiasm and expertise, and prepare pupils for the challenges of a science- and technology-oriented world.
Department of Geography and Geography Education
Geography is an inspiring and future-oriented subject. Studying geography gives you the opportunity to engage intensively with issues such as climate change, inequality and globalisation. Through an integrative approach combining natural and social sciences, we promote an understanding of complex interrelationships and encourage active participation in finding solutions to socially relevant issues. Our teaching and learning environments prepare you to become dedicated teachers who inspire students to take an interest in geographical topics, offering them positive perspectives for them in challenging times.
