Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020
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| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 851-0240-03L | Introduction to Test Theory and Test Construction in Educational Contexts (University of Zürich) Does not take place this semester. Enrolment only possible with Teaching Diploma or DC matriculation. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: 200b800f Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | W | 4 credits | 2S | University lecturers | |
| Abstract | The seminar will provide theoretical and applied knowledge in the construction of psychological questionnaires. The students will construct, translate, and adapt instruments from different areas. Afterwards, data on these instruments will be gathered in an online survey. The survey will be analyzed (under the guidance of the seminar leaders) and presented in a scientific report. | |||||
| Learning objective | The learning outcomes are: - Acquiring theoretical and applied knowledge in the construction, translation, and adaption of psychological instruments - Conducting online surveys and statistical analyses - Becoming more familiar with relevant statistical procedures (e.g., factor analysis, reliability, correlation, and regression analyses) - Estimating and evaluating the psychometric properties of instruments - Scientific description and communication of the results (using APA-style) | |||||
| Content | Die Lehrveranstaltung soll Studierenden theoretische und praktische Kenntnisse in der Konstruktion von Fragebogen vermitteln. Es werden Instrumente aus verschiedenen Bereichen durch die Studierenden konstruiert, übersetzt und adaptiert. Danach erfolgt eine Online-Erhebung dieser Instrumente, die anschliessend unter Anleitung ausgewertet und in einem wissenschaftlichen Bericht präsentiert wird. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Alle Unterlagen werden im OLAT-Kurs zur Verfügung gestellt Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme ist ein eigener Laptop mit einem Statistikprogramm (z.B. SPSS) und einem Office-Paket. | |||||
| Literature | Alle Unterlagen werden zur Verfügung gestellt. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Der Leistungsnachweis besteht aus einem schriftlichen Leistungsnachweis, der benotet wird, ausserdem werden die unten genannten Aspekte von aktiver Teilnahme für das Bestehen des Moduls vorausgesetzt. Der schriftliche Leistungsnachweis besteht aus einem wissenschaftlichen Bericht zur psychometrischen Prüfung einer im Rahmen des Seminars selbst adaptierten, konstruierten oder übersetzten Skala. Die aktive Teilnahme besteht aus Vorbereitung auf die Sitzungen, Rekrutierung von Teilnehmenden für die gemeinsame Datenerhebung, zwei kurzen Präsentationen zur praktischen Aufgabe sowie aktiver Teilnahme am Seminar. Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme ist ein eigener Laptop mit einem Statistikprogramm (z.B. SPSS) und einem Office-Paket. | |||||
| 851-0240-17L | Designing Learning Environments for School: Educational Foundations (EW2 TC) - Prerequisite: successful participation in 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW1)". - Addresses to students enrolled in "Teaching Certificate in a non-college Discipline (TC)". - The simultaneous enrolment in course 851-0240-25 Designing Learning Environments for School: Vocational Education (EW2 TC)" is recommended, but not a mandatory prerequisite. | O | 2 credits | 1V | S. Peteranderl, P. Edelsbrunner, U. Markwalder | |
| Abstract | Teaching is also a craft. In this lecture, students get to know and, wherever possible, also practice practical aspects of the teaching profession within the framework of relevant theories rom the Learning Sciences. | |||||
| Learning objective | Students acquire basic knowledge and skills needed for planning, preparing, and implementing effective instruction. They can reflect and adapt these skills based on knowledge about findings from research in the learning sciences. | |||||
| Content | We discuss characteristics of successful lessons and how to design such lessons by using curricula and lesson plans, teaching goals, classroom management, and a variety of teaching methods. | |||||
| Lecture notes | The lecture comprises interactive parts where the participants elaborate and extend their knowledge and skills. Thus, there is no comprehensive written documentation of the lecture. The participants can download presentation slides, learning materials, and templates from "Moodle". | |||||
| Literature | The necessary literature can be downloaded from "Moodle". | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture EW2 can only be attended by students who already successfully completed the lecture Human Learning (EW1). There will be two independent lectures for different groups of students. You will get further information in an email at the beginning of the semester. | |||||
| 851-0240-25L | Designing Learning Environments for School: Vocational Education (EW2 TC) - Prerequisite: successful participation in 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW1)". - Addresses to students enrolled in "Teaching Certificate in a non-college Discipline (TC)". - The simultaneous enrolment in course 851-0240-17L Designing Learning Environments for School: Educational Foundations (EW2 DZ)" is recommended, but not a mandatory prerequisite. | O | 2 credits | 1V | G. Kaufmann | |
| Abstract | Participants acquire knowledge in vocational training system and in theory and practice of vocational education. They get to know characteristics of functions, tasks and roles in the professional world. They deduce consequences for the planning and execution of learner-tailored and effective learning in vocational education taking into account the theory and practice of vocational education. | |||||
| Learning objective | Participants would be able to structure and execute learner-tailored and effective learning in vocational education taking into account the theory and practice of vocational education. | |||||
| 851-0242-03L | Introduction to General Pedagogy  Enrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma or Teaching Certificate. Prerequisite: successful participation in 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW1)". | W | 2 credits | 2G | L. Haag | |
| Abstract | The basics of educational science and the field of activity of the school are conveyed in as much as they are of relevance to the field of activity of the teachers. Basic knowledge is taught methodically by the lecturers which is further deepened by the reading of selected texts and corresponding work assignments in individual and small groups. | |||||
| Learning objective | 1. Basics of educational science 1.1 Historical survey of education and school 1.2 Fundamental educational terms - Education as field of activity of the school - Education at school - Socialization 2. Field of activity of the school 2.1 Theory of school - Theory of school - Curriculum theory - School development 2.2 Theory of instruction - Didactic analysis - Principles of learning - Handling of heterogeneity | |||||
| 851-0242-06L | Cognitively Activating Instructions in MINT Subjects Enrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma or Teaching Certificate (excluding Teaching Diploma Sport). This course unit can only be enroled after successful participation in, or during enrolment in the course 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW 1)". | W | 2 credits | 2S | R. Schumacher | |
| Abstract | This seminar focuses on teaching units in chemistry, physics and mathematics that have been developed at the MINT Learning Center of the ETH Zurich. In the first meeting, the mission of the MINT Learning Center will be communicated. Furthermore, in groups of two, the students will intensively work on, refine and optimize a teaching unit following a goal set in advance. | |||||
| Learning objective | - Get to know cognitively activating instructions in MINT subjects - Get information about recent literature on learning and instruction | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Für eine reibungslose Semesterplanung wird um frühe Anmeldung und persönliches Erscheinen zum ersten Lehrveranstaltungstermin ersucht. | |||||
| 851-0242-07L | Human Intelligence Number of participants limited to 30. Enrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma or Teaching Certificate (excluding Teaching Diploma Sport). This course unit can only be enroled after successful participation in, or imultaneous enrolment in the course 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW 1)" . | W | 1 credit | 1S | E. Stern | |
| Abstract | The focus will be on the book "Intelligenz: Grosse Unterschiede und ihre Folgen" by Stern and Neubauer. Participation at the first meeting is obligatory. It is required that all participants read the complete book. Furthermore, in two meetings of 90 minutes, concept papers developed in small groups (5 - 10 students) will be discussed. | |||||
| Learning objective | - Understanding of research methods used in the empirical human sciences - Getting to know intelligence tests - Understanding findings relevant for education | |||||
| 851-0242-08L | Research Methods in Educational Science Number of participants limited to 30. This course unit can only be enroled after successful participation in, or imultaneous enrolment in the course 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW 1)" . | W | 1 credit | 1S | P. Edelsbrunner, T. Braas, C. M. Thurn | |
| Abstract | Literature from learning sciences will be read and discussed. Research methods will be in focus. At the first meeting all participants will be allocated to working groups and two further meetings will be set up with the groups. In the small groups students will write critical short essays about the read literature. The essays will be presented and discussed in the plenum at the third meeting. | |||||
| Learning objective | - Understand research methods used in the empirical educational sciences - Understand and critically examine information from scientific journals and media - Understand pedagogically relevant findings from the empirical educational sciences | |||||
| 851-0242-11L | Gender Issues In Education and STEM Number of participants limited to 20. Enrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma or Teaching Certificate (excluding Teaching Diploma Sport). Prerequisite: students should be taking the course 851-0240-00L Human Learning (EW1) in parallel, or to have successfully completed it. | W | 2 credits | 2S | M. Berkowitz Biran, T. Braas, C. M. Thurn | |
| Abstract | In this seminar, we introduce some of the major gender-related issues in the context of education and science learning, such as the under-representation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Different perspectives, controversies and empirical evidence will be discussed. | |||||
| Learning objective | - To familiarize students with gender issues in the educational and STEM contexts and with controversies regarding these issues. - To develop a critical view on existing perspectives. - To integrate this knowledge with teacher's work. | |||||
| Content | Why do fewer women than men specialize in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)? Are girls better in language and boys better in math? These and other questions about gender differences relevant to education and STEM learning have been occupying researchers for decades. In this seminar, students will learn about major gender issues in the educational context and the different perspectives for understanding them. Students will read and critically discuss selected publications on these topics and their implications for the classroom context. There will be weekly (or bi-weekly) assignments as well as a final project in which students will integrate and elaborate on the topics learned in the seminar. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Recommended: Completion of the course 851-0240-00L Human Learning (EW1). Active participation in the seminar. | |||||
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| Subject Didactics and Professional Training | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 376-8008-00L | Teaching Internship Including Examination Lessons Health Sciences and Technology Only for Health Sciences and Technology TC students. The teaching internship can just be visited if all other courses of TC are completed. Repetition of the teaching internship is excluded even if the examination lessons are to be repeated. | O | 6 credits | 13P | S. Maurer | |
| Abstract | Students apply the insights, abilities and skills they have acquired within the context of an educational institution. They observe 10 lessons and teach 20 lessons independently. Two of them are as assessed as Examination Lessons. | |||||
| Learning objective | Students use their specialist-subject, educational-science and subject-didactics training to draw up concepts for teaching. - They are able to assess the significance of tuition topics for their subject from different angles (including interdisciplinary angles) and impart these to their pupils. - They learn the skills of the teaching trade. - They practise finding the balance between instruction and openness so that pupils can and, indeed, must make their own cognitive contribution. - They learn to assess pupils' work. - Together with the teacher in charge of their teacher training, the students constantly evaluate their own performance. | |||||
| Further Subject Didactics For students enrolled from HS 2019: The courses offered here are credited under the category «Subject Didactics and Professional Training». | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 376-8011-00L | Mentored Work Subject Didactics Health Sciences and Technology Only for Health Sciences and Technology TC students. | O | 2 credits | 4A | S. Maurer | |
| Abstract | The mentored paper is designed to bring together the findings from the FD1 and the FD2. By using various teaching techniques and methods a semester plan, which is based on various curricula will be elaborated for a given topic. | |||||
| Learning objective | 1. The students have planned a curriculum for a semester course. 2. Students reflect on formative and summative ways such a teaching unit to examine and implement parts of it. 3. The students have implemented parts of the semester curriculum. 4. The students deal with the question to what extend teaching techniques, teaching methods but also sequences of self-study must be involved in the planning. | |||||
| 376-8002-00L | Didactics of Health Sciences and Technology II Only for Health Sciences and Technology TC students. | O | 4 credits | 3G | S. Maurer | |
| Abstract | Didactics of Human Movement Sciences II covers the planning, implementation and reflection of comprehensive teaching units. The major focus will be put on an intensive discussion of the didactical analysis and the use of extensive teaching methods. The objective is a selective and effective use. | |||||
| Learning objective | The students - learn to make a detailed analysis of didactic lessons to learn a broad topic by different sources, they will review, procure materials and reflect on the relevance of the topic of their choice and access to vocational, technical, didactic, and possibly social terms. - make a semester plan autonomously. - use and reflect on appropriate teaching methods in the context of various teaching-learning strategies within practice lessons. - arrange the conditions of teaching for their target groups. | |||||
| Content | - Semesterplanung - Unterrrichtseinheiten unter Berücksichtigung verschiedener Lehr-Lern-Strategien konzipieren. - Prüfungen erstellen und durchführen | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Fachdidaktik I erfolgreich absolviert. | |||||
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