551-0974-00L Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus: Biological Concepts
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | E. Hafen, K. Köhler, H. Stocker |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-0974-00 G | Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung in Biologie mit pädagogischem Fokus: Biologische Konzepte
 | 2 hrs |
| E. Hafen, K. Köhler, H. Stocker | |||
| 551-0974-00 A | Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung in Biologie mit pädagogischem Fokus: Biologische Konzepte
| 180s hrs | E. Hafen, K. Köhler, H. Stocker |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Specialist aspects of biology with a focus on biological concepts and misconceptions are covered from the angle of imparting these to pupils, their historical development, and their significance for the subject, the individual and society. |
| Objective | After successful completion of the module, students should be able - to explain biological concepts and principles, as well as the way they fit together - to recognise and to correct existing misconceptions - to analyse controversial topics and to give factual explanations for these - to conduct more in-depth work on a research topic and to compile a tuition unit based on this topic - to prepare tuition units involving complex learning matter at a high specialist level which are suitably tailored to the recipients, and to teach these in a manner conducive to learning. |
| Content | Selected biological topics are dealt with under consideration of the special needs of persons involved in teaching. The module comprises lectures, a book club, and a seminar thesis. |
| Lecture notes | Teaching materials are available online on Moodle. |
| Literature | Literature and references are posted online on Moodle. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus consists of two modules (6 CP each). In the fall semester, the focus is on evolution. The module of the spring semester deals with biological concepts. Students attending both modules can start with either module. Performance is assessed during the course of the entire module. Active participation in the course is required. The electronic thesis and an oral presentation have to be completed. The Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus (6+6 CP) can be acknowledged, in agreement with the advisor of the respective elective major, as one of the two obligatory research projects (each 15 CP). In such a case, additional 3 CP must be obtained in another course. In case of overbooking of the course, students enrolled in the Teaching Diploma in Biology will have priority. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | E. Hafen, K. Köhler, H. Stocker |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Leistungsnachweis während der ganzen Dauer des Moduls, aktive Mitarbeit währen der Lehrveranstaltung wird verlangt. Semesterarbeit (elektronisch) und Präsentation (mündlich). |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General |  : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Teaching Diploma | Spec. Courses in Resp. Subj. w/ Educ. Focus & Further Subj. Didactics | O |  |
| Science Education Master | Spec. Courses in Respective Subject with Educational Focus | W | |