Mathematics M.Ed., Gymnasium and Gesamtschule Teacher

 

Program Components

Two subjects are also combined in Master's teacher training studies. The combination possibilities for the teacher training subjects are identical with those in the corresponding Bachelor courses of study.

Master's teacher training studies includes not only the two subjects but other elements as well:

• Educational studies
• Practical semester
• German for School Students with an Immigration Background (DSSZ)

 

Degree Layout

For students beginning their studies in the winter semester, the curriculum is scheduled as following: During the first year, a subject-didactic and pedagogical preparatory semester (winter semester) and practical semester (summer semester) are offered. During the practical semester, students work not only in a school but also take a seminar on diagnosis, support, and evaluation. They also complete a project. The curriculum also includes two other courses: the mandatory course "Applied Statistics" (offered every winter semester) and an elective course, where students can choose from the following:

• Computer Algebra
• Complex Analysis I
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Optimization A
• Optimization B

If students begin their studies in the summer semester, they usually complete these courses first and then begin the preparations for the practical semester during the following winter semester.

Study Abroad

The Faculty has several international partner universities with which it has well-established links, such as collaborations in teaching and research as well as exchange programs such as ERASMUS+. An overview of all RWTH Aachen exchange programs can be found at: Overview of Exchange Options. Information on the feasibility of stays abroad provides the Study Abroad Advising of the Faculty or the Departmental Advisors.

 

Prerequisites

First University Degree

An initial university degree is required to begin a Master's teacher training program. An initial degree from a university of applied sciences is also acceptable to be admitted to studies for one of the “big vocational subjects” in combination with one of the respective “small vocational subjects” The exact technical educational background required is summarized in the examination regulation. The examination board is responsible for determining if admissions requirements have been fulfilled.

Language Requirements

In order to be admitted to teaching practice students must provide documentation of skills in two foreign languages. The university entrance qualification typically fulfills this. Students, who did not learn German as a native speaker and acquired their university entrance qualification in German, only need to submit proof of knowledge of one additional language.

 

Career Prospects

You can find information from the NRW Ministry of Schools about the career prospects for various fields of teaching through 2039/2040 in the brochure Prognoses on the Job Market for Teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia (de).

 

Examination Regulations

Exam regulations regulate academic goals and prerequisites, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.

General Regulations: Comprehensive Exam Regulations of RWTH Aachen Master Teaching Training for Gymnasien, Gesamtschulen, and Berufskollegs

Special Regulations: Subject Specific Exam Regulations (de) (The current version applies to all first year students.)

 

Faculty

Studies in Mathematics are offered by the Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences.