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Physics Didactics II: Motivating Evidence-Based Instruction
Fachdidaktik Physik II: Motivierender und lernwirksamer Unterricht
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:51:04
Abstract
The course focuses on the backward design and evaluation of teaching units in physics at Gymnasium level.
Objective
Students will be able to develop and evaluate teaching units in physics based on backward design and research-based principles of learning and instruction. This includes: • Identifying big ideas and essential questions of a specified physics topic • Illustrating the desired organization of knowledge in a concept map • Building assessments to collect evidence for learning • Activating prior knowledge and dealing with learning difficulties • Designing motivating activities that make student learning visible • Applying different teaching forms and methods (e.g., clicker sessions, hands-on experiments, POE experiments, physlets, whiteboarding)
Content
In der Lehrveranstaltung werden die Grundlagen zum Backward Design, wichtige Prinzipien des Lernens im Kontext der Physik (Formatives Assessment, Vorwissen und Lernschwierigkeiten, Motivation, Wissensstrukturierung, Peer-Lernen und Selbstregulierung) und eine Auswahl verschiedener Unterrichtsmethoden (z.B. Clickers, Hands-On-Experimente, POE-Experimente, Physlets, Whiteboarding) erarbeitet. Darauf aufbauend werden Unterrichtseinheiten zu vorgegebenen Themen der Physik für die Gymnasialstufe entwickelt und mittels Review- und Präsentationssequenzen evaluiert. Das Design und die Unterlagen zu diesen Unterrichtseinheiten werden in Portfolios festgehalten und erläutert.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Unterlagen werden in der Veranstaltung abgegeben.
Literature
Auswahl: Kirchner, E., Girwidz, R., & Häussler, P. (2015). Physikdidaktik. Springer. ISBN 978-3-642-41744-3. Greutmann, P., Saalbach, H., & Stern, E. (2020). Professionelles Handlungswissen für Lehrerinnen und Lehrer. Kohlhammer. ISBN 978-3-17-031785-7 Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by Design. ASCD. ISBN 1-4166-0035-3. Lovett, M. C., Bridges, M. W., DiPietro, M., Ambrose, S. A., & Norman, M. K. (2023). How Learning Works. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-86169-0. Petty, G. (2009). Evidence-Based Teaching. Nelson Thorens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4085-0452-9. Furtak, E., M. (2009). Formative Assessment for Secondary Science Teachers. Corwin. ISBN 978-1-4129-7220-8
Learning Materials (Links)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- SHE , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Fachdidaktik Physik II: Motivierender und lernwirksamer Unterricht |
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Physics Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: Please note that the course number has changed from HS24 onwards. This change will have no effect on the courses and performances already completed and will be recognised for the respective degree.)
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Subject Didactics in Physics (Important: You can only enrol in the courses of this category if you have not more than 12 CP left for possible additional requirements.)
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