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Introduction to General Pedagogy
Einführung in die allgemeine Pädagogik
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Abstract
The basics of educational science and the field of activity of the school are conveyed in as much as they are of relevance to the field of activity of the teachers. Basic knowledge is taught methodically by the lecturers which is further deepened by the reading of selected texts and corresponding work assignments in individual and small groups.
Objective
1. Basics of educational science 1.1 Historical survey of education and school 1.2 Fundamental educational terms - Education as field of activity of the school - Education at school - Socialization 2. Field of activity of the school 2.1 Theory of school - Theory of school - Curriculum theory - School development 2.2 Theory of instruction - Didactic analysis - Principles of learning - Handling of heterogeneity
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DZ , DS , SHE
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 30
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Einführung in die allgemeine Pädagogik
Blockkurs:
1. Teil: 13./14.02.2020
2. Teil: 13.03.2020
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24 h semesterly |
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Agricultural Sciences TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC (These are the general course offerings of the programmes Teaching Diploma (TD) - categories Educational Science and Compulsory Elective Courses - and Teaching Certificate (TC) - category Educational Science.)
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Electrical Engineering and Information Technology TC (More informations at: )
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Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
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Computer Science TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
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Food Science TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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Mechanical and Process Engineering TC (Detailed information about the programme: )
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Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
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Physics TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
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Environmental Studies TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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Health Sciences and Technology TC (More information at: )