851-0250-05L  Introduction to "Nature of Science" and "Scientific Inquiry"

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersJ. Egli
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentEnrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma (excluding Teaching Diploma Sport).
Number of participants limited to 20.


AbstractThis seminar will begin with a review of the literature on the teaching and learning of nature of science and scientific inquiry. It focuses on the development of adequate and functional understandings of nature of science and scientific inquiry.
ObjectiveStudent teachers will develop an understanding of the concepts of nature of science and scientific inquiry. They will design a variety of instructional materials for teaching students about these concepts.