Institute for Science Teacher Education
The Institute for Science Teacher Education is characterized by research and development and its expertise and initiative to explore and promote the STEM competencies of teachers and students. The need to rethink educational spaces at the interface between schools and our high-tech society guides institute’s activities.
Research and development projects are carried out in the areas of out-of-school and context-based teaching and learning, as well as in Nature of Science and Technology. A sustainable transfer of the gained scientific knowledge is ensured through the integration in the training and further education of teachers and in the context of various STEM initiatives.