Key Topics

Concepts of teaching and learning are part of the key topics of university didactic trainings. This includes topics such as

• planning a lecture
• competences in teaching (Constructive Alignment)
• learner-centred teaching methods
• using media in teaching (especially E-learning)
• theoretical basics of learning
• subject-specific teaching methods
• psycho-didactic basics

Our offer for module A Teaching and Learning Concepts includes

• open workshops for lecturers of all faculties
• group-targeted courses for lecturers of specific fields or qualification stages
• individual advice and mentoring with questions about planning or giving your lecture, e.g. through teaching advice or teaching observation

In order to be able to explain contents comprehensibly and to formulate them in a supportive way for learning, theoretical knowledge in communication is necessary. Therefore, another part of professional teaching is the knowledge of topics in presentation and communication, such as

• communication models in practice
• creating presentations
• presenting in university teaching
• visualization of contents and use of media

Our offer for module B Presentation & Communication includes

• Open workshops for lecturers of all faculties
• group-targeted courses for lecturers of specific fields or qualification stages
• individual advice and mentoring, e.g. through presentation coaching (including video supported feedback)

Examining is among the central tasks of lecturers. In order to be able to examine in a competent way, knowledge of the following topics is essential:

• Examination conditions
• conceptualization, realization, and assessment of examinations
• psychological aspects of examining

Our offer for module C Examination includes

• open workshops for lecturers of all faculties
• group-targeted courses for lecturers of specific fields or qualification stages
• individual advice and mentoring with questions about planning, giving, or examining your lecture, e.g. through teaching advice

The reflection of your own teacher personality is the focus of this module. This involves adequate and continuous evaluation of your own course as well as giving and receiving feedback:

• basics and methods of evaluation
• feedback
• attitude and role perception as a lecturer (e.g. teaching philosophy)
• reflection of your teacher personality
• clarification and reflection of role allocation of lecturers and organization

Our offer for module D Reflection & Evaluation includes

• open workshops for lecturers of all faculties
• group-targeted courses for lecturers of specific fields or qualification stages
• individual advice and mentoring with questions about planning, giving, or evaluating your lecture as well as with any questions regarding your teacher personality

• preparing and conducting consultations
• techniques for successful conversations
• advising students
• mentoring students’ assignments (e.g. project groups, self-study phases)

Our offer for module E Advising & Mentoring includes

• open workshops for lecturers of all faculties
• group-targeted courses for lecturers of specific fields or qualification stages
• individual advice and mentoring with questions about advising and mentoring students, e.g. through teaching advice