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Compulsory Module 1: Preparatory Course in Mathematics (2.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe the fundamentals of elementary mathematics and to apply their knowledge for solving mathematical problems..
Compulsory Module 2: Mathematical Methods of Physics for Prospective Teachers (7.5 ECTS-Credits; 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe simple mathematical methods of physics and to apply them for solving physics problems. They are able to independently elaborate similar contents.
Compulsory Module 3: Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics (10 ECTS-Credits, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe the fundamentals of classical physics (mechanics and thermodynamics) and corresponding concepts. They are able to transfer their knowledge and to solve problems in mechanics and thermodynamics.
Compulsory Module 4: Physics II: Electromagnetism and Optics (10 ECTS-Credits; 7 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe the fundamentals of electromagnetism and optics and corresponding concepts. They are able to transfer their knowledge and to solve the problems in electromagnetism and optics.
Compulsory Module 5: Physics of Matter (10 ECTS-Credits; 8 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe and explain the structure of matter as a principle of physics and to study similar contents independently. They are able to generalize the fundamentals of particle, nuclear, and quantum physics and to apply this knowledge for solving problems and presentations in the classroom.
Compulsory Module 6: Physics Labaratory (7.5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Modules 3 and 4
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to demonstrate the working method of physics, which is based on experiments and are able to independently implement, evaluate, record and present fundamental physical experiments on mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism. They are able to work in a team in a structured, reliable and successful way.
Compulsory Module 7: Physics in Everyday Life, Historical Aspects of Physics (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to recognize the role of physics in the historical context for different processes in nature and technology and illustrate it with selected examples. They are able to independently elaborate similar contents and to impart them in school. They are able to use examples in their teaching to make the classes more interesting.
Compulsory Module 8: Astronomy and Astrophysics (2.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduate understand physical laws and the current state and development of the cosmos as well as the interaction of its parts in an overview. They know fundamental concepts and mind-sets of astronomy and astrophysics and have basic understanding of astronomic and astrophysical methods. Moreover, they understand astronomic phenomena in the sky.
Compulsory Module 9: Theoretical Physics 1 for Prospectice Teachers (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe and explain mechanics as a basis of theoretical physics and to independently elaborate similar contents. They are able to generalize the fundamentals of theoretical mechanics and are able to and to apply this knowledge for solving problems and presentations in the classroom.
Compulsory Module 10: Theoretical Physics 2 for Prospectice Teachers (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe and explain electrodynamics as a basic of theoretical physics and to independently elaborate similar contents. They are able to generalize the fundamentals of theoretical electrodynamics and are able to apply this knowledge for solving problems and presentations in the classroom.
Compulsory Module 11: Subject Related Practical Course (5 ECTS-Credits; 1 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Modules 6, 12 and 14
Learning Outcome: Graduates have ¿ assisted by mentor - planned, implemented and reflected on physics lessons for given goals in school. They have practiced different methods and social forms and used different media in consideration of the situation. They have tested different approaches to content-based learning, perceived the heterogeneity of learning groups and tested appropriate teaching methods. Within the scope of their reflection on their teaching lessons, they have gained first experience in using learning-promoting feedback and evaluation instruments.
Compulsory Module 12: Subject Didactics 1 (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to name characteristics of different teaching concepts, reflect their implementation in the classroom, name basic objectives and contents of physics lessons and to explain the importance of physics (physics lessons) for social and technical developments.
They know prevailing teaching scripts and their empirically researched deficits for designing physics lessons. They are able to classify competence-oriented assignments in the system of educational standards.
Graduates know important teaching methods, presentation forms and forms of conversation in physics lessons. They are able to select methods which promote competence development and thus to consider aspects of individualization and differentiation for heterogeneous learning groups. They know central functions of experiments and learning tasks for teaching and develop competence-related tasks. They are able to develop learning-promoting diagnosis and feedback procedures and use different forms of performance evaluation and assessment.
Compulsory Module 13: Subject Didactics 2 (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to plan and shape teaching units with regard to core ideas and long-term objectives. In this context, they are able to select appropriate teaching methods based on didactical analysis with regard to differentiation in teaching lessons. They are able to analyse and reflect their own teaching action compared to the plans and objectives of teaching sequences and learning effects and to develop alternative procedure for future teaching. They know and consider relevant safety measures.
Graduates are able to name and diagnose concept-related and comprehensive pupils` presentations as well as learning difficulties. They know difficulties of comprehension and misconceptions of learners and react appropriately. Moreover, they have options of action for appropriately reacting to misconceptions and resulting learning difficulties. They elaborate physical issues with regard to familiar misconceptions and heterogeneous learning conditions.
Graduates know common and iconic models are able to plan their targeted use in the lessons and enable pupils to become familiar with the mind-set of physics. In this context, they are able to recognize their limits and are aware that students can mix-up model and reality, which might result in misunderstanding and learning difficulties. They are able to adopt measures to counteract such difficulties.
Graduates are familiar with the possibilities of interdisciplinary and project-oriented teaching with selected examples, are able to plan and implement selected examples. They are able to implement measures for promoting girls and boys in physics lessons.
Compulsory Module 14: Classroom Experiments (5 ECTS-Credits; 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates know categories of experiments, their functions in physics lessons as well as their relevant didactical potential, and thus they recognize the central position of the experiment in physics lessons. They know common school experiments for different topics in physics lessons and materials available in schools. They are able to select demonstration and pupils¿ experiments in a targeted and pupil-oriented manner and to implement experiments safely. They are able to plan, prepare, implement and use experiments in a targeted manner. Apart from practical skills, they know the subject-specific and didactical background of different experiments.
Compulsory Module 15: Seminar Subject Didactics (2.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to elementarize and express complex and abstract physical issues age-specifically. In this context, they are able to substantiate methodical procedure and to adapt their procedure to the contents and the respective group of learners, in consideration of the diversity of the learning group (learning difficulties, gender specifics, interculturality socio-economic background). They are able to reduce complex issues to the basics and to make them easily understandable. They use topic-based media (teaching materials, presentation media, teaching-learning-software, schoolbooks, internet) and also use this sources for preparing lessons.
Compulsory Module 16: Bachelor's Thesis (7.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of a total 65 ECTS-Credits from the Compulsory Modules 1 to 15 and 17
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to demonstrate a professional and methodically correct approach to a field of physics and to illustrate it in writing and verbally in a clear and understandable way. They are able to impart information, ideas, problems and solutions to experts and interested laypersons. They have developed learning strategies which they need to continue their studies in a result-oriented way, in a given timeframe with a very high level of autonomy. They have comprehensive knowledge of a field of physics which offers them the possibility to develop and apply ideas creatively and innovatively. They are able to prepare contents in consideration of their pupils and present them in an understandable way and in consideration of modern didactical aspects.
COURSES
Providing the availability of places, courses amounting to 5 ECTS-Credits can be freely chosen from the Bachelor and Diploma Programmes offered at the University of Innsbruck, with the exception of the second teaching subject. It is recommended to pick courses in natural sciences and technology, science ethics and on gender-specific aspects, inclusive education, multilingualism, media pedagogy etc.
Compulsory Module 17: Interdisciplinary Skills (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: The prerequisites specified by the respective curricula must be met.
Learning Outcome: Graduates have acquired additional and advanced competences.
For further information about courses click COURSES.Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).