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Human Learning (EW1)
Menschliches Lernen (EW1)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:56
Abstract
This course looks into scientific theories and also empiricalstudies on human learning and relates them to the school.
Objective
Anyone wishing to be a successful teacher must first of all understand the learning process. Against this background, theories and findings on the way humans process information and on human behaviour are prepared in such a manner that they can be used for planning and conducting lessons. Students additionally gain an understanding of what is going on in learning and behavioural research so that teachers are put in a position where they can further educate themselves in the field of research into teaching and learning.
Content
Thematische Schwerpunkte: Lernen als Verhaltensänderung und als Informationsverarbeitung; Das menschliche Gedächtnis unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Verarbeitung symbolischer Information; Lernen als Wissenskonstruktion und Kompetenzerwerb unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Wissenstransfers; Lernen durch Instruktion und Erklärungen; Die Rolle von Emotion und Motivation beim Lernen; Interindividuelle Unterschiede in der Lernfähigkeit und ihre Ursachen: Intelligenztheorien, Geschlechtsunterschiede beim Lernen Lernformen: Theorien und wissenschaftliche Konstrukte werden zusammen mit ausgewählten wissenschaftlichen Untersuchungen in Form einer Vorlesung präsentiert. Die Studierenden vertiefen nach jeder Stunde die Inhalte durch die Bearbeitung von Aufträgen in einem elektronischen Lerntagebuch. Über die Bedeutung des Gelernten für den Schulalltag soll reflektiert werden. Ausgewählte Tagebucheinträge werden zu Beginn jeder Vorlesung thematisiert.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Folien werden zur Verfügung gestellt.
Literature
1) Marcus Hasselhorn & Andreas Gold (2006). Pädagogische Psychologie: Erfolgreiches Lernen und Lehren. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer. 2) Jeanne Omrod (2006): Human Learning. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall. 3) Greutmann, Saalbach, Stern (Hrsg.), (2020): Professionelles Handlungswissen für Lehrerinnen und Lehrer. Kohlhammer Verlag
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DZ , DS , SHE , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Menschliches Lernen (EW1) |
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2 h weekly |
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Health Sciences and Technology TC (More information at: )
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Educational Science (Please note that the course unit number will change from autumn semester 2024 onwards. This change has no influence on the course units and achievements completed so far and will be recognized for the respective degree.)
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