Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• central approaches, concepts and techniques in problem based learning

• different problem types, project types and their mutual relations

• theory of science in a problem based learning context

Skills

• define problem based learning with theory as well as own experiences as starting point
• plan and manage problem based project work taking into consideration the given problem type, team constellation and the duration of the project
• identify, analyse and formulate an open and complex problem considering its human and societal context
• point out relevant focus areas, concepts and methods to open and sustainable problem solving of complex problems
• discuss methodological impacts of different theory of science positions when working problem based
• analyse, compare and evaluate the processes of working with different problem types
• analyse and evaluate the processes of working team based in a problem based project, including project planning, monitoring and team development

Competences

• develop study practice aligned with a problem based, project organised and digitalised learning environment
• point out, try out and evaluate relevant techniques and approaches to improve a problem based project work
• transfer own experiences from a problem based project to guidelines for comparable projects
• evaluate own progression in problem based learning, based on experience and learning theory

Type of instruction

See § 17: Structure and content of the programme

Exam

Exams