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851-0240-17L 2 Credits DZ , DS , SHE D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-GESS , D-HEST

Designing Learning Environments for School: Educational Foundations (EW2 TC)

Gestaltung schulischer Lernumgebungen: Erziehungswissenschaftliche Grundlagen (EW2 DZ)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Edelsbrunner

- Prerequisite: successful participation in 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW1)". - Addresses to students enrolled in "Teaching Certificate in a non-college Discipline (TC)". - The simultaneous enrolment in course 851-0240-25 Designing Learning Environments for School: Vocational Education (EW2 TC)" is recommended, but not a mandatory prerequisite.

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Abstract

Teaching is also a craft. In this lecture, students get to know and, wherever possible, also practice practical aspects of the teaching profession within the framework of relevant theories rom the Learning Sciences.

Objective

Students acquire basic knowledge and skills needed for planning, preparing, and implementing effective instruction. They can reflect and adapt these skills based on knowledge about findings from research in the learning sciences.

Content

We discuss characteristics of successful lessons and how to design such lessons by using curricula and lesson plans, teaching goals, classroom management, and a variety of teaching methods.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lecture comprises interactive parts where the participants elaborate and extend their knowledge and skills. Thus, there is no comprehensive written documentation of the lecture. The participants can download presentation slides, learning materials, and templates from "Moodle".

Literature

The necessary literature can be downloaded from "Moodle".

General Information

Language: German
Levels: DZ , DS , SHE
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Gestaltung schulischer Lernumgebungen: Erziehungswissenschaftliche Grundlagen (EW2 DZ)	Tue 18:15-20:00 (HG D 1.1)	18 h semesterly

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