OFZ - Centre of Excellence Oldenburg for regional teacher training
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University of Oldenburg
OFZ – Oldenburg Centre of Excellence for Regional Teacher Training
Ammerländer Heerstr. 114–118
26129 Oldenburg
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Uhlhornsweg 84
26129 Oldenburg
Building A 4, 1st floor, red wing
Rooms: A4 1–107 and A4 1–125
OFZ - Centre of Excellence Oldenburg for regional teacher training
Cross-sectional task of language education
Diversity, Diagnostics and Methodological Practice – Starting in February 2027!
In this intensive series of modules, we will focus on key aspects of language education in schools on each of the five days of the course.
Formal regulations, language-teaching methods, diversity-conscious education, diagnostic skills, and multilingual schools – all these topics will be explored in the context of the participants’ own school-based practice.
This series of modules, comprising four face-to-face sessions and one online session, includes, amongst other things, self-study components on the BISS Blended Learning Platform for teachers. BiSS-Transfer is a joint initiative of the federal and state governments aimed at promoting language education and literacy support in schools and nursery schools.
Further information on the training course can be found here.
Dealing constructively with conflicts in everyday school life - school mediation training
Launch in February 2027
Conflicts are a regular part of everyday teaching. Conflicts that are poorly resolved or left to smoulder often take their toll not only on individual pupils, but also on the whole atmosphere in the classroom and the working environment. Mediation is a modern and fair method of conflict resolution. Mediators act as neutral facilitators, helping those involved in a dispute to resolve their differences through discussion and to find mutually agreeable solutions. The rest of the training programme focuses on familiarising participants with the Conflict Mediators Programme and other ways of systematically fostering a culture of conflict resolution within the school. Key topics include the training of pupil mediators/conflict resolvers, the gradual implementation of mediation, social skills training and the class council.
The training comprises five blocks of two days each and begins in February 2027. The course fee is 1,520 euros. Schools in Oldenburg may be eligible for funding through the City of Oldenburg’s Prevention Council.
Further information on the training programme can be found here.
The Educational Workshop: Learning – individually and together
Shaping the school of tomorrow
Make your school a place where every child can fulfil their potential. Apply now and play an active part in shaping the future of education! Our two-year professional development programme offers you not just inspiration, but genuine transformation:
- Focus on learning: Design learning processes that motivate children in the long term and enable every child to realise their full potential.
- Practical approach: Develop and trial innovative teaching concepts directly in your day-to-day practice.
- Collaborative: Become part of a network that is rethinking school – from setting tasks to organising time.
The Pedagogical Workshop comprises two phases.
Phase 1: A series of five training modules, each comprising two workshop days
Phase 2: Implementation with support through process guidance
Teams of three to five colleagues and the school management will take part from each school.
The ‘Pädagogische Werkstatt Lernen’ begins in January 2027.
An information session will take place on 28 October 2026. You can register here.
DiZ school service
For teachers, educators and educational professionals
The office of the Didactic Centre informs teachers, educators and educational staff 3 to 5 times a year about specialist days, conferences, lecture series and digital offers of the University of Oldenburg with school relevance.
Maths specialist day - basic skills in maths lessons in grades 1-6
1 September 2026 in Oldenburg
Basic mathematical skills in arithmetic form the foundation for successful learning in maths lessons. Essentially, it is about developing a solid understanding of numbers and operations, which should be laid down in primary school and further developed in secondary school. This understanding determines whether children use and develop arithmetic relationships or whether their gaps in understanding become entrenched, preventing them from gaining deeper mathematical insights.
The symposium focuses on these basic skills and combines the perspectives of primary and secondary education. At the centre are not only theoretical classifications, but also practical approaches to diagnosis and support that can be transferred to your own lessons.
Further information on the event and registration can be found here.
Democracy Camp 2026- 70 pupils discuss democracy and opportunities for co-determination at the OFZ
On 11 March, the OFZ hosted special guests in the form of the Democracy Camp. Around 70 pupils from years 7-11 and 15 teachers discussed the importance of democracy for themselves and our society in five communicative and co-operative workshops. For the pupils, the focus was on the self-effective shaping of democratic processes, with the emphasis on working together on social and political issues. With great commitment, the pupils discussed topics such as "I, you, us - experiencing democracy " or " I see something you don't see: perceiving diversity " or reflected on how the spread of fake news and disinformation via social media influences their own democratic decisions. The teachers had time to exchange ideas with colleagues at the teachers' café and also received further suggestions for implementing political education in everyday school life.
In conclusion, we can say that The Democracy Camp was a great day and everyone took home many opportunities for action to bring democracy to life - at school, among friends and in society. Or as one pupil said: "I felt really good here and thought it was great that we were able to express our opinions and listen to what others had to say. This day was very important for me."
The OFZ would like to thank all cooperation partners(Peer Leader International, Deichdenker Institute, MyGatekeeper and Education Innovation Lab) for their uncomplicated and committed cooperation as well as the NLQ for its financial support of the democracy camp.
Shaping inclusion together - good practice for Oldenburg
Symposium of the networking group on the Oldenburg inclusion concept on 18 February 2026
Networking, shaping, thinking ahead - your expertise is needed!
Immerse yourself in an event that offers more than just information: orientation, first-hand insights, practical materials for the classroom and professional dialogue at eye level await you. Meet co-operation partners, contribute your perspectives and play an active role in shaping the event. Your participation is not only welcome - it is central! Together we will develop ideas that will have a direct impact on your day-to-day work.
Further information on the symposium on 18 February at the Haarentor campus can be found here.
MINT Lounge 2026 - further education in dialogue
On Thursday, 12 March 2026, the Association for the Promotion of Mathematics and Science Teaching (MNU) is hosting the MINT Lounge at the Lower Saxony Study Institute, Rosenstraße 14-16, Oldenburg. The training afternoon is aimed at students, trainee teachers and young teachers and offers space for dialogue, networking and practical inspiration.
The concept of the MINT Lounge deliberately focuses on peer-to-peer learning: in short speed dates, trainee teachers present tried-and-tested teaching ideas, successful experiments or successful teaching units. This format is complemented by workshops organised by experienced colleagues, which enable in-depth discussions on subject-specific and didactic issues.
The combination of compact impulses and intensive workshop work creates a variety of points of reference for your own lessons and at the same time opens up opportunities for personal exchange across school and subject boundaries. The MINT Lounge thrives on the diversity of contributions and openness to new perspectives.
Participation is free of charge for students and trainee teachers. Catering during the event is also free of charge. The MNU Niedersachsen is looking forward to an inspiring afternoon with many stimulating discussions and new impulses for STEM teaching.