THE INTERDISCIPLINARY WORK OF THE ZLSB
The Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research (ZLSB) is an interdisciplinary research center at the TU Dresden. Its central function is the organisation of all teacher training courses in cooperation with a variety of faculties and departments that are involved in teacher training and the continuing education for people already working as teachers. Additionally, the ZLSB coordinates research proposals and projects in the context of teacher education and educational research.
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THE INTERDISCIPLINARY WORK OF THE ZLSB
The ZLSB was founded in 2005 and is an official research center of the Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden). The main function of the ZLSB is to assure the quality of teacher training and all related tasks and activities that are performed by the faculties and departments. The latter includes all matters regarding the subjects and vocational subjects studied, but also the Dresden College of Music and education authorities. At the TU Dresden, a variety of 23 subjects and 9 vocational subjects can be studied as part of various teacher training courses.
The center is managed by a Board of Directors, who are supported by an administrative office. The participation and input of the faculties that are involved in teacher training is managed by the Academic Advisory Council (Wissenschaftlicher Rat). Students of teacher training elect their own central student representation. Most projects and work groups are organised by university professors and research assistants. Also, there is a number of associates involved who manage and organise the preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst) as well as members of other education authorities (Kultusbehörden). Lastly, there is another Advisory Council (Kuratorium) whose function is to support and advise the ZLSB.
Tasks
- Coordinating the range of courses and internships with all parties involved
- Participation in the design of study and examination regulations
- Supporting the evaluation of teaching and studies
- Participation in the development and profiling of study and further education programs
- Improving the fit between all areas of study, developing models of interdisciplinary learning
- Supporting the faculties in the appointment of professors as far as teacher training is concerned
- Coordination and initiation of interdisciplinary research, promotion of early-career researchers for teacher training
Regulations of the ZLSB
- Regulations for the management and operation of the Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research at TUD Dresden University of Technology (ZLSB),
dated 04.02.2005 (amended version dated 06.01.2018 according to Senate resolution)