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Anniversary in Heidelberg: 120 years of innovative teacher training celebrated!
To mark the 120th anniversary of teacher training in Heidelberg, the magazine "daktylos" presents new approaches and experiences in education.
Anniversary in Heidelberg: 120 years of innovative teacher training celebrated!
On July 16, 2025, the new issue of the educational science magazine “daktylos” was published, which is being published on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of teacher training in Heidelberg. ph-heidelberg.de reports that this issue has the motto “Rethinking Education” and offers a look back at the historical development of teacher training. In the articles, both former graduates and current students are asked about their experiences.
A central theme of the new edition is democracy education, which receives particular attention along with diversity, sustainability and the MINT subjects. For example, the newspaper covers the teaching of IT knowledge in primary schools as well as the commitment of master's students in 'municipal health promotion', who actively support citizens' health in Heidelberg. Interestingly, the magazine also contains practical tips and reports from teachers and scientists.
Thematic focuses
The issue emphasizes the importance of democracy education as an important part of teacher training. The challenges facing educational institutions today are addressed in relation to current research approaches and the need to promote diversity and social cohesion. wochenschau-verlag.de describes the different perspectives of professionals working on democracy education. Her focus ranges from literature and media didactics to intercultural education and digital teaching methods.
The experts include Lucas Alt, who deals with literature teaching in the digital world, and Meryem Aydogan, who specializes in peace education and culture of remembrance. Another important aspect is the role of scientists, such as the projects by Lisa Brammertz and Michell W. Dittgen, who comprehensively research and promote democracy education.
Promotion measures for democracy education
In addition, reference is made to the funding measures of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for democracy education. empiricale-bildungsforschung-bmbf.de reports on the four-year project dedicated to the topic of political participation. The focus here is on the values of freedom, equality and justice, which are essential for a stable democratic culture. Challenges such as climate change, globalization and the effects of the corona pandemic are also discussed.
The measures are intended not only to strengthen democratic participation, but also to address social differences in political participation. An important element of this project is the “Monitor Democracy Education”, which has been continuously recording the status and developments in this area since 2020.
The new edition of “daktylos” is available free of charge at the Heidelberg University of Education and can be read online or obtained from the PH press office. In addition, the booklet was printed in a climate-neutral manner on 100% recycled paper, which corresponds to the ecological standards of the educational institution.