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871-0227-00L 1 Credits DZ , SHE D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB

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Foundations of the Theory of Science for Science Lessons

Grundlagen der Wissenschaftstheorie für den naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ralph Schumacher

Course for students of the Teaching Certificate and the Teaching Diploma without the subject of Sport.

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:32

Abstract

When are experiments meaningful? How do we have to proceed to test hypotheses with experiments? By which criteria do we estimate the explanatory value of competing theories? The answers to these questions are the key to understanding scientific research. This seminar focuses on how these foundations can be taught in science lessons.

Objective

• an overview of the most important models in the theory of science • expertise to implement and discuss these models in science lessons

General Information

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

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Grundlagen der Wissenschaftstheorie für den naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht	Tue 18:15-20:00 (LEE C 104)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Ausbildung in Erziehungswissenschaften für Lehrdiplom und DZ (Hier ist das allgemeine Lehrangebot für das Lehrdiplom (LD) - Ausbildungsbereiche Erziehungswissenschaften und Wahlpflicht - und Didaktik-Zertifikat (DZ) - Ausbildungsbereich Erziehungswissenschaften.)