When we dress, cook or heat our homes, chemical reactions take place everywhere and new compounds are formed. Chemistry is the science of substances, their properties and their transformations. At the University of Kassel, it is possible to study Chemistry with the profiles Teaching at Hauptschulen and Realschulen and Teaching at Gymnasien. It can also be taken as a second subject on vocational education courses.
Chemistry is all around us and important for everyone: modern materials, innovative medicine and sustainable environmental protection would be inconceivable without the contribution of chemistry. There are many attractive professions in the chemical industry. And good chemistry lessons have the potential not only to get pupils excited about the subject, but also to awaken a lasting interest in chemistry. After all, chemistry is an exciting subject: experiments offer unique opportunities for lesson design and are often simply impressive. Those who study chemistry as a teacher learn experimental skills with a strong practical focus, acquire basic knowledge and have good chances of being hired as a teacher.
The course at the University of Kassel prepares students for their work as teachers of chemistry. Students learn specifically how to design teaching, learning and educational processes. The training takes place at the latest technical level, not least with the use of virtual reality technology.
Teacher training is a focal point at the University of Kassel and has received two awards in the teacher training quality offensive. In Kassel, you can study within the proven structure of the state examination. The supervision situation is excellent, the structures are almost family-like: in chemistry in particular, great importance is attached to personal supervision. You won't find large, anonymous groups here, but instead individual support and advice.
