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Mentored Work in Didactics of Mechanical and Process Engineering
Mentorierte Arbeit Fachdidaktik Maschineningenieurwissenschaften und Verfahrenstechnik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:53
Abstract
The Mentored Work aims at teaching students to combine theoretical topics from their didactic education with practical aspects and to articulate the results in written form. The choice of the topic and the definition of the content is made in agreement between the students and the lecturer.
Objective
The topic of the thesis should be chosen in such a way that at least one of the following teaching objectives can be achieved: - Students are able to reflect on their own or others teaching in terms of accepted criteria of learning effective teaching. - Students learn to plan and conduct lessons based on a topic from their subject area. - Students learn to deal with technical or didactic topics in depth from a pedagogical point of view.
Content
The content of the work will be discussed individually in a preliminary meeting. In addition to the thematic frame, the methodical and didactical focus of the work is defined.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DZ
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| independent project | Mentorierte Arbeit Fachdidaktik Maschineningenieurwissenschaften und Verfahrenstechnik |
|
60 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Mechanical and Process Engineering TC (Detailed information about the programme: )
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Further Subject Didactics (For students enrolled from HS 2019: The courses offered here are credited under the category «Subject Didactics and Professional Training».)
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