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851-0238-01L 3 Credits SHE , DZ , DS , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-GESS

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Support and Diagnosis of Knowledge Acquisition Processes (EW3)

Unterstützung und Diagnose von Wissenserwerbsprozessen (EW3)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Edelsbrunner, Dr. Christian Maximilian Thurn, Dr. Simona Daguati

Enrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma (except for students of Sport Teaching Diploma, who complete the sport-specific course unit EW3) and for students who intend to enrol in the "Teaching Diploma". Prerequisites: successful participation in 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW1)".

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Abstract

In this seminar students learn advanced techniques to support and to diagnose knowledge acquisition processes in school.

Objective

The main goals are: (1) You have a deep understanding about the cognitive mechanisms of knowledge acquisition. (2) You have a basic understanding about psychological test theory and can appropriately administer tests. (3) You know various techniques of formative assessment and can apply these to uncover students' misconceptions.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: SHE , DZ , DS , MSC
Frequency: Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

a) aktive Teilnahme an Transferübungen im Seminarb) semesterbegleitende Gruppenarbeitc) schriftliche Abschlussübung (letzte Einheit)Als Leistungselemente müssen neben der Abschlussübung und Hausübungen in der 3.-4. Semesterwoche eine Gruppenpräsentation vorbereitet und abgehalten, sowie in den drei Wochen vor der letzten Einheit in Kleingruppen Unterrichtssimulatonen (inkl. schriftlicher Ausarbeitung) durchgeführt werden.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Unterstützung und Diagnose von Wissenserwerbsprozessen (EW3) Bei grosser Anzahl an Teilnehmenden wird die Lehrveranstaltung in zwei Gruppen stattfinden.	Tue 14:15-17:00 (CHN D 42) Tue 14:15-17:00 (CHN D 44)	3 h weekly

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