Die Didaktik des Sachunterrichts und ihre Fachgesellschaft GDSU e.V.

Abstract

This volume paints a portrait of the didactics of subject teaching and its specialised society, the Gesellschaft für Didaktik des Sachunterrichts (GDSU). It explains the mission and objectives of the society: the promotion and development of Sachunterricht as a teaching subject in primary schools, as a subject at universities and colleges and as an academic discipline. Historical foundations and developments are described, current conditions and challenges are discussed and important future tasks are considered. The volume provides information on the origins and beginnings of the society, explains the important educational policy initiatives, summarises conferences, publications and research, documents sources and materials on the history of the society and provides an overview of the work of the executive boards. A separate chapter is dedicated to the perspective framework for subject teaching, the motives, justifications and intentions, the processes and developments as well as the effects on educational plans and school practice. The volume is aimed at interested parties in the educational and professional community.