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871-0228-00L 2 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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Formation of Knowledge in STEM Fields in Primary and Secondary School

Die Bildung von Wissen in MINT Fächern auf der Primar- und Sekundarstufe

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ursina Markwalder
Adresses to students enrolled either in Teaching Diploma* (TD) or Teaching Certificate (TC) (excluding Teaching Diploma Sport). This course unit can only be enroled after successful participation in the course 871-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW 1)".
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:56

Abstract

Course promotes exchange between student teachers and elementary school teachers in STEM teaching with 3 parts: 1) block seminar (ca. 16 h), 2) collaboration with elementary school teacher in a class (ca. 34 h, with approx. 50% spent in the elementary or middle school class and ca. 50% for preparation), and 3) final report (ca. 10 h). Registration implies participation in all 3 parts.

Objective

Deepening the understanding of knowledge formation and learning processes of primary and secondary students from a cognitive and developmental psychology perspective for students. The assistant ship provides didactic experience and exposure to a different school level (more heterogeneous groups such as for example low-performing to very high-performing Children, language problems etc.).

Content

Students learn more about the potential and challenges of pupils. They get to know the early stages of knowledge as well as the development of pre-concepts of students in their subject area. The seminar with a phase of cooperation consists of three phases: In the block seminar, pre-concepts are discussed in their own subject as well as theoretical inputs from developmental and cognitive psychology. During the cooperation phase, a teaching task defined by the primary and secondary school teachers is actively undertaken in a class. Finally, a final report is written, which contains a description of the students' level of knowledge. This seminar is only suitable for students who can adapt flexibly to the needs of pupils from lower class levels.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , SHE
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
15

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Die Bildung von Wissen in MINT Fächern auf der Primar- und Sekundarstufe
  • 11.09 Date 09:15-17:00 (ML H 43)
  • 18.09 Date 09:15-17:00 (ML H 43)
16 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC (These are the general course offerings of the programmes Teaching Diploma (TD) - categories Educational Science and Compulsory Elective Courses - and Teaching Certificate (TC) - category Educational Science.)
  • Computer Science TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
    • Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
  • Mathematics TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
    • Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
  • Physics TC (Detailed information on the programme at: Please note that the course number will change from HS24 onwards. This change will have no effect on the courses and performances already completed and will be recognised for the respective degree.)
    • Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
  • Agricultural Sciences TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
    • Educational Science (Bitte beachten Sie, dass sich die Lerneinheitsnummer ab dem HS24 geändert hat. Diese Änderung hat keinen Einfluss auf die bisher absolvierten Lerneinheiten und erbrachten Leistungen und wird für den jeweiligen Studienabschluss anerkannt.)
  • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology TC (More informations at: )
    • Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC". Please note that the course unit number will change as of HS24. This change has no influence on the course units and achievements completed so far and will be recognized for the respective degree.)
  • Food Science TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
    • Educational Science (Bitte beachten Sie, dass sich die Lerneinheitsnummer ab dem HS24 geändert hat. Diese Änderung hat keinen Einfluss auf die bisher absolvierten Lerneinheiten und erbrachten Leistungen und wird für den jeweiligen Studienabschluss anerkannt.)
  • Mechanical and Process Engineering TC (Detailed information on the programme: )
    • Educational Science (General course offerings in the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
  • Environmental Studies TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
    • Educational Science (Bitte beachten Sie, dass sich die Lerneinheitsnummer ab dem HS24 ändern wird. Diese Änderung hat keinen Einfluss auf die bisher absolvierten Lerneinheiten und erbrachten Leistungen und wird für den jeweiligen Studienabschluss anerkannt.)