In small and medium-sized groups, a quick form of evaluation can be carried out efficiently using two symbols. A stone and a light are positioned in the room. Students are given three to five minutes to reflect on the course as it draws to a close. ...
Some methods and concepts that are used to design teaching are also of interest for later use after graduation. It therefore makes sense to analyse and evaluate a method after it has been applied. When discussing the method ...
This method, known as a "sociogram" or "line-up", is an agile way of getting to know each other. Following certain questions, students position themselves on imaginary or sketched axes in the room. One axis can be used for a one-dimensional categorisation (line-up). Examples ...
In engineering degree programmes, there are few opportunities for students to practise giving free presentations or having free discussions. All the more reason to give them the opportunity to do so. For the sake of practice, comparatively simple topics with limited content are sufficient. The ...
Course evaluation is a tool for teachers with great potential. In order to fully utilise this, the quality cycle between students and teachers should be closed. This can be done, for example, by discussing the evaluation results with the students. After the evaluation results have been processed ...
Spontaneous feedback from students on their current state of mind in a course is rare and is very brief when prompted. Just a few minutes of reflection and the opportunity to record their thoughts in writing give students the courage to express themselves and ...
Especially in large groups of students, for example in lectures, it is difficult to get structured feedback on questions. When questions are put to the whole group, there are often reservations about speaking in public. Even if these are overcome by individuals, ...
It is typical for law students to work on cases. If a connection can be made to the students' lifeworld, i.e. if they are personally affected, a higher level of sensitivity and a deeper understanding can be achieved. In lectures and ...
