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851-0240-22L 2 Credits DZ , SHE D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-HEST

Coping with Psychosocial Demands of Teaching (EW4 DZ)

Bewältigung psychosozialer Anforderungen im Lehrberuf (EW4 DZ)

Lecturers & Examiners: Samuel Maurer, Prisca Caprez, Isabel Sargenti
Successful completion of EW1 and EW2 is a desirable but not mandatory prerequisite.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:56

Abstract

In this class, students will learn concepts and skills for coping with psychosocial demands of teaching

Objective

Students possess theoretical knowledge and practical competences to be able to cope with the psychosocial demands of teaching. (1) They know the basic rules of negotiation and conflict management (e.g., mediation) and can apply them in the school context (e.g., in conversations with parents). (2) They can apply diverse techniques of classroom management (e.g., prevention of disciplinary problems in the classroom) and know relevant authorities for further information (e.g., legal conditions; crisis intervention). (3) They know stress coping strategies to prevent burnout (e.g., psychosocial support) and are familiar with relevant institutions.

Content

Major themes: - counseling and counseling techniques - conflict management and mediation - classroom management - supporting students in a psychological crisis - preventing stress and burnout Forms of learning Theoretical foundations will be taught in workshops which contain different means of activation and interaction such as group work, panel discussions, and individual work. Subsequently, this knowledge will be transfered and applied in different school-relevant situations by means of role plays, discussing of cases and video sequences, as well as reflections of practical experiences.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides of the lectureres`presentations, supplementary materials, and materials for further reading are made available on Moodle.

Literature

Der erfolgreiche Abschluss von EW1 und EW2 stellt eine wünschenswerte, jedoch nicht obligatorische Voraussetzung dar.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Zusatzinformation zum Prüfungsmodus:Teilnahme an mindestens 75 % der Lehrveranstaltungen (mindestens 9 von 12 Terminen) im Seminar; Kompensation eines weiteren Fehltermins durch individuelle Zusatzarbeit ist möglich)Schriftliche Leistungsnachweise umfassen- die fristgerechte Abgabe von Arbeitsaufträgen während des Seminars- einen Unterrichtsbesuch mit schriftlichem Bericht- ein abschliessendes schriftliches Klassenführungskonzept

Registration & Places

Max Places
20

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Bewältigung psychosozialer Anforderungen im Lehrberuf (EW4 DZ)
  • Thu 09:15-12:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Thu 09:15-12:00 (HG G 26.1)
3 h weekly

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