The German Teaching Style The German Education System and its aims

Structure General structure of the education system Different kind of universities Concept of lectures and tutorials The teaching in-class

General Structure of the Education System Pre-school education: Kindergarten „Vorschule“ Preliminary school Middle school High school University education and apprenticeships

Private and Public Universities University education is divided into: „Classic“ public universities Universities of applied sciences Private facilities of: Universities

Concept of Lectures and Tutorials Classes consist of lectures and tutorials Lectures: Usualy taught by one lecturer in a big hall Private universities provide smaller classes Aim is to explain students the material Tutorials: Reworking of the material of lectures More focus on application and exercises Taught in smaller groups (of usually 30 people)

Concept of Lectures and Tutorials Subject specific teaching methods Geosciences, medicine, chemistry etc.

The in-class aims and style Main goals are developing: Competent personalities and character Critical thinking Ability to formate an own opinion Professional competence Is reached by: Promotion of self-organization Critcal discussion during lectures Promotion of criticism of the subject Scrutinization and self reflection

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