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871-0226-00L 2 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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Effective Teaching with Visualizations

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martina Rau, Ipek Paksoy

Simultaneous enrolment in or successful completion of the course ‘871-0240-00L Human Learning (EW1)’.

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Abstract

Visualizations are an integral part of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Visualizations can make abstract content intuitively accessible. However, visualizations can also yield misconceptions. For example, ball-and-stick models in chemistry can create the misconception that chemical bonds are static connections between atoms.

Objective

Seminar participants will learn how to evaluate visualizations for their pedagogical impact. They will learn how to assess when it is worth using visualizations, how many visualizations they should offer, and how they can embed visualizations in teaching materials to avoid misconceptions while promoting learning.

Content

Visualizations are an integral part of STEM subjects. Visualizations can make learning content intuitively accessible. However, visualizations can also create misconceptions. For example, ball-and-stick models chemistry can create the misconception that chemical bonds are static connections between atoms. In order to avoid such misconceptions, the seminar teaches effective pedagogical methods with visualizations while building on theories introduced in EW1. Hands-on activities with various visualization methods (e.g. images, graphs, animations, simulations, hand gestures) will help seminar participants to create effective learning materials with visualizations for their own discipline.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DZ , SHE
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places: 30

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Effective Teaching with Visualizations	Mon 14:15-16:00 (CAB G 56)	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.)