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851-0240-00L 4 Credits DZ , DS , SHE D-USYS , D-ARCH , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-GESS , D-MATL , D-CHAB , D-HEST
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Human Learning

Menschliches Lernen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Elsbeth Stern
VVZ CR 3.5

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:07:06

Abstract

Theories and empirical studies from all major fields of research on human learning will be reported, i.e. neurophysiological brain processes, memory, attention, development, and motivation. Empirical research methods and statistical analysis techniques in the social sciences are introduced shortly.

Objective

The aim is to introduce the central findings and methods in paedagogical psychology.

Content

We will introduce the topics of neurophysiological brain processes, memory, attention, development, motivation, empirical research methods, and data analysis techniques in the social sciences.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Participants can download the powerpoint slides and complementary documents from our hompage.

Literature

Ormrod, J. E. (2004). Human learning (4. Aufl.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Steiner, G. (2004). Lernen: 20 Szenarien aus dem Alltag (3. Aufl.). Bern: Huber. Stern, E. (2006). Was wissen wir über erfolgreiches Lernen in der Schule? Pädagogik, 58, 45-49.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , DS , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Schriftliche Prüfung,Dauer: 1 StundeHilfsmittel: Keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Menschliches Lernen
Belegung nur mit Zusatzimmatrikulation MAS SHE, DZ oder DA möglich. Neben der Vorlesung werden verpflichtende Kleingruppentermine mit Mitarbeitenden des Instituts angeboten, in denen das Thema, zu dem der Essay zu schreiben ist, vertieft wird.
  • Tue 17:15-19:00 (HG F 3)
2 h weekly

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