1. The German Teaching Style
The German Education System and its aims

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

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

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

5. 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)

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

7. 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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