BEd Mathematische Grundbildung, Lehramt Grundschule (Mathematics basic education teaching) at Paderborn University

Learning area for future primary teachers who want to teach not only arithmetic but also mathematical thinking and a positive attitude to mathematics, laying the foundation for learning mathematics throughout school. Bachelor of Education teaching degree for primary schools (Grundschule).

Faculty: Computer science and mathematics; teacher education (Lehramt)  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 36 of 180 ECTS in the degree  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters (winter semester recommended)  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The subject comprises elementary mathematics and subject didactics; in the mathematics courses students gain deeper knowledge of the content areas of school mathematics such as arithmetic and geometry. The 180-credit degree comprises subject content and didactics in language basic education (36 credits); subject content and didactics in mathematics basic education (36 credits); subject content and didactics in a second teaching subject (36 credits); deepening in one teaching subject (9 credits); educational sciences (45 credits); German for pupils with a migration background (6 credits); bachelor's thesis (12 credits). Practical elements are an orientation and aptitude placement of 25 days and a work-field placement of at least four weeks.

Career pathways

The B.Ed. is followed by the M.Ed., which completes the first phase of teacher training and leads into school service; a non-school career is also possible, often after gaining out-of-school experience or a subject-specific master's.

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