851-0238-01L  Support and Diagnosis of Knowledge Acquisition Processes (EW3)

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersP. Edelsbrunner, C. M. Thurn
Periodicityevery semester recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentEnrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma (except for students of Sport Teaching Diploma, who complete the sport-specific course unit EW3) and for students who intend to enrol in the "Teaching Diploma"
Prerequisites: successful participation in 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW1)".


AbstractIn this seminar students learn advanced techniques to support and to diagnose knowledge acquisition processes in school.
Learning objectiveThe main goals are:
(1) You have a deep understanding about the cognitive mechanisms of knowledge acquisition.
(2) You have a basic understanding about psychological test theory and can appropriately administer tests.
(3) You know various techniques of formative assessment and can apply these to uncover students' misconceptions.