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851-0236-04L 4 Credits DZ , DS , SHE D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB , D-HEST
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Self Directed Learning

Selbständiges Lernen zwischen Anspruch und Realität

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Regula Kyburz-Graber, Dr. Rosanna M. Chiara Pangrazzi
Enrolment only possible with MAS SHE, TC or DC matriculation.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:56

Abstract

Concepts, theories and empirical findings for self directed learning are presented and examples from school practice are discussed regarding educational methods, teachers' roles and contexts in schools.

Objective

Get familiar with various aspects of self directed learning. Analyse concepts of self directed learning. Discuss theoretical and practical questions in self directed learning phases. Analyse examples and experiences from school practice. Discuss perspectives, theoretical challenges and structural conditions of self directed learning.

Content

Self directed learning as an important principle and goal of secondary II level and as an element of quality and curriculum development. Theoretical concepts for self directed learning. Teachers' roles. Achievement motivation in self directed learning processes. Case studies of self directed learning processes. Experience from school practice. Participatory research as an Instrument of curriculum development

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Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , DS , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Selbständiges Lernen zwischen Anspruch und Realität
Findet an der Uni Zürich statt ( )
  • Wed 16:15-18:00
  • Wed None-None
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Educational Science for MAS SHE and TC (These are the general course offerings of the programmes Master of Advanced Studies in Secondary and Higher Education (MAS SHE) - categories Educational Science and Compulsory Elective Courses - and Teaching Certificate (TC) - category Educational Science. Exception: the course offerings for the subjects Agricultural Science, Environmental Studies and Food Science are listed under the respective programmes.)