The 5 tools
- 1 Dialogue
- 2 Round Table
- 3 Teaching questionnaire
- 4 Teaching reflection
- 5 Own tool
1 Dialogue
The dialogue is a personal conversation between teachers and students. It is prepared individually with the following catalog of statements.
Recommended talk duration : 40 minutes.
Video Dialogue – english subtitles
2 Round Table – Student moderated group discussion
Round Table is an HSM collaboration project between the student council and the Teaching Development Office. Two trained student facilitators lead and guide the Round Table group discussions between students and their instructors. They support the instructors in developing a culture of dialogue and constructive feedback. They prepare meeting minutes for the instructors and the Students. Round Table is confidential and provides a safe space for discussion.
In addition, Round Table enables…
…the development of a shared culture of constructive debate.
…the acquisition of communication skills relevant to the professional field.
…mutual growth among faculty and students.
…a more conscious approach to the real power imbalance between faculty and students.
To use Round Table, lecturers please contact Peter Knodt directly via Mail: peter.knodt@fhnw.ch
3 Teaching questionnaire
The questionnaire uses tick-box scales and is supplemented by individual text statements about the lessons. It is filled out by the students.
Video Teaching questionnaire – english subtitles
4 Teaching reflection
The questionnaire offers the lecturers impulses to reflect on their own teaching.
Video Teaching reflection – english subtitles
Two lecturers teach in team or co-teaching. They plan and or reflect on the lessons together.
5 Own tool
Your “own tool” is tailor-made for your specific knowledge interests in teaching. This also includes all forms of collegial collaboration, such as peer coaching, classroom observation, co-teaching, team teaching, etc. Please have a detailed description of your “own tool” ready for the MAG.
Video Own tool – english subtitles