Communicating effectively in courses

Target group: Academic Staff, professors

Dates: 07.07.2025, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm and
             08.07.2025, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm and
             14.07.2025, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Room 324, Simulationswissenschaftliches Zentrum (Building C9), Arnold-Sommerfeld-Str. 6,

Trainer: Florian Kainer
Course language: German
Frequency: irregular
Work units: 12

Registration

Communication is at the heart of successful courses. The way in which content is presented and questions are discussed can have a decisive influence on learning effectiveness. In our workshop "Communicating effectively in courses", we would like to introduce you to various forms of communication, analyze their effectiveness and practice them together with you.

Workshop topics:
- Introduction to the basics of effective learning communication
- Analyzing and reflecting on different forms of communication
- Preparing content in an understandable way
- Communicating learning objectives transparently
- Using questioning techniques to promote critical thinking
- Feedback as a tool to support the learning process
- Dealing with challenging communication situations in courses

Learning objectives:
- Identify basic principles of effective communication for learning
- Enable students to critically reflect on their own communication strategies
- Develop strategies to promote active exchange and dialog with students
- Increase your own confidence in dealing with complex communication situations