This colloquium offers an opportunity to discuss recent and ongoing research and scientific ideas in the behavioral sciences, both at the micro- and macro-levels of cognitive, behavioral and social science.The colloquium features invited presentations from internal and external researchers as well as presentations of doctoral students close to submitting their dissertation research plan.

Teaching is a complex skill. The lecture comprises (a) presentations about the theoretical background of this skill, (b) discussions of practical aspects, and (c) practical exercises.

Teaching is a complex skill. The lecture comprises (a) presentations about the theoretical background of this skill, (b) discussions of practical aspects, and (c) practical exercises.

In this lecture, you design a portfolio, i.e. a complete and elaborated teaching enviroment for schools, based on your scientific STEM-background

In this lecture, you design a portfolio, i.e. a complete and elaborated teaching enviroment for schools, based on your scientific STEM-background

Students work through the book “Lernwirksam unterrichten” (Felten/Stern) independently and answer the questions available online in preparation. In a one-hour discussion held shortly after the exam lesson, either individually or in small groups, findings from learning psychology relevant to teaching are discussed.

This seminar introduces effective use of visualizations to support learning in STEM education. Students evaluate visual tools like images, graphs, animations, simulations, and gestures for their pedagogical impact, and decide when and how to integrate them in instruction to enhance understanding while avoiding misconceptions.

Learning is a complex process. Knowledge is acquired not only through cognitive processes (e.g., repeated recall or reflection) but also through motivational and social processes. This lecture discusses and illustrates these diverse processes in the context of school-based learning.

This course introduces the concepts and principles of educational technology as an integral part of teaching and learning. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design effective learning environments that integrate technologies. Another aim is to provide an overview of digital tools and emerging technologies, and guidance about how to strategically select and use them.

Digitization of schools is a frequently discussed topic. It is paramount to select a type of technology that matches the given learning content and learning context. The goal of this seminar is therefore to provide guidance to prospective teachers about how to strategically select and use educational technologies.