Introductory Course to Higher Education Teaching

The participants will spend five seminar days together at the FBZHL. The remaining study units are awarded for participation in an online course, the development of a lesson plan, the preparation of a written reflection, and a peer observation.

The topics correspond to the content areas A to E, which form the basis of our seminar program and the certificate structure. The sequence of topics, the selection of content, and the organization of dates are sensibly coordinated and do not have to be organized by the participants themselves.

The group is made up of 12 instructors who, due to their teaching experience, faculty affiliation, and respective subject cultures, can bring a wide variety of case studies and empirical values to the course. The collegial exchange within this fixed group always receives a special appreciation amongst the participants.

The Introductory Course to Higher Education Teaching is not only about theory, but also about directly applying the acquired knowledge. Opportunities for practical transfer include, for example, developing a lesson plan or recording a short lecture on a camera. Participants receive professional feedback on both.

A total of three lecturers are involved in the conducting the introductory course. The FBZHL team, consisting of Dr. Uwe Fahr and Ramona Zacherl, accompanies the course throughout the semester and is happy to answer any questions.