TUHH
Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg
Commented University Calendar
Engineering Education
Instructor:
Christian Kautz
Course Format:
2 hours Seminar
Period:
Summer and Winter Semester
Language:
German
Recommended Previous Knowledge:
Introductory course on Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Thermodynamics
Contents:
Reflecting on current practice in engineering education;
Requirements for successful learning and teaching;
Learning and teaching formats, active learning, advantages and shortcomings of e-learning;
Introduction to engineering education;
Collaborative learning, research on learning behavior and motivation;
Discussion of sample tutorials with the help of video recordings;
Preparation of tutorial sessions;
Planning of projects.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of terminology, methods, and results of emirical engineering education research;
Abilities:
Ability to apply learning and teaching strategies to specific topics in engineering curriculum
(by aquiring practical experience in teaching)
Competencies:
Ability to evaluate instructional materials
Ability to teach and learn effectively.
Reading Resources:
ausgewählte Artikel aus Fachzeitschriften werden an die Seminarteilnehmer
verteilt, weiterführende Literatur wird zum jeweiligen Thema angegeben
Performance Record:
Participation in teaching of tutorial classes;
Participation in development of instructional materials, or
Presentation in seminar, or
written seminar paper.<
Workload:
60 hours total
Contact:
Credit points of this module can be found in the course plan for the corresponding course of study.
