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851-0242-08L 1 Credits DZ , SHE D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-HEST
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Research Methods in Educational Science

Forschungsmethoden der empirischen Bildungsforschung

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Edelsbrunner, Dr. Christian Maximilian Thurn, Dr. Thomas Braas
Number of participants limited to 30 This course unit can only be enrolled after successful participation in, or during enrollment in the course "Human Learning (EW 1)".
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:26

Abstract

Literature from the learning sciences is critically discussed with a focus on research methods.At the first meeting, working groups will be assembled and meetings with those will be set up.In the small groups students will write critical essays about the read literature. At the third meeting, we will discuss the essays and develop research questions in group work.

Objective

- Understand research methods used in the empirical educational sciences - Understand and critically examine information from scientific journals and media - Understand pedagogically relevant findings from the empirical educational sciences

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , SHE
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
In Kleingruppen muss eine Seminararbeit mit kritischem Kurzessay über die gelesene Literatur verfasst und im Plenum präsentiert werden. Es gibt insgesamt drei Termine, wobei an allen aktive Teilnahme vorausgesetzt wird.

Registration & Places

Max Places
30

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Forschungsmethoden der empirischen Bildungsforschung
Unregelmässige Lehrveranstaltung. Zwei obligatorische Präsenztermine: 23.09. und 04.11. An den übrigen Terminen nur mit einem Teil der Studierenden (jeweils mit 1-2 Kleingruppen).
  • Wed 12:15-15:00 (LFW C 1)
  • 04.11 Date 10:15-13:00 (ML J 37.1)
21 h semesterly

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