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In the field of didactics and biology and environmental protection one of the following modules can be selected. If the Master's Thesis is written in the field of biology and environmental protection didactics, elective module 2 must be passed:
Elective Module 1:Practical Aspects of Skills-Based Teaching (5 ECTS-Credits; 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this module got an insight into the topics of health education and discussed the implementation in the classroom. They know about the possibilities and limits of the use of media for teaching biology, know practical examples of project teaching and are able to implement corresponding learning offers with regard of the age of the pupils and in a gender-sensitive way.
Elective Module 2: Paradigms and Methods in Subject-Specific Education Research (5 ECTS-Credits; 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this module have an insight into the fundamental theories of education research and can, based on this system of hypothesis, name factors that are relevant to planning an empirical research paper. They are able to discuss them in the context of the respective research problem and interpret the available data based on hypothesis. They know different research methods and can apply them in a context-specific way. They have an overview of basic procedures of data analysis, have tested current analysis software and are able to plan and structure a research project in education science (e.g. Master's Thesis).
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).