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851-0242-00L 3 Credits DZ , DS , SHE D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ARCH , D-MTEC , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-MATL , D-CHAB , D-HEST

Empirical thesis on learning and instruction (EW4)

Empirische Arbeit zur Lehr- und Lernforschung (EW4)

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Elsbeth Stern
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Elsbeth Stern, Dr. Christian Helm
Enrolment only possible with MAS SHE, TC or DC matriculation.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:55

Abstract

The students shall, either individually or in small groups, investigate a scientific question from the field of research on learning and instruction with relevance to one of the subjects having to be taught. This involves finding a research question, deriving a scientific design, developing the materials necessary for the research, collecting and analyzing data, and, finally, writing a report.

Objective

The aim consists in applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in learning and instruction in an empirical project and to combine it with own creative ideas.

Content

The students should choose a topic related to their teaching competencies and their specific field of teaching. The topic can involve the development and testing of learning materials, computer learning programs, or learning environments as well as a critical reflection on them. The topic chosen may also focus on conducting an empirical, scientific evaluation of existing materials or teaching concepts.

Resources

Lecture Notes

There is no script available. In future semesters it will be possible to consult examples of investigations made during courses held earlier.

Literature

It is recommended to consult the literature introduced in the lectures of our chair for the development and production of the report.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , DS , SHE
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Empirische Arbeit zur Lehr- und Lernforschung (EW4)
Voraussetzung: EW1 (Menschliches Lernen), EW3 (Aktuelle Ergebnisse aus der Lehr- und Lernforschung), erste fachdidaktische Veranstaltung, Einführungspraktikum.
  • By Appointment None-None
90 h semesterly

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