Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab

NEWS

Publication

Kranz, J. & Tiemann, R. (2021).

Multitouch-Learning-Books im Chemieunterricht. Analog-digitale Lernumgebung zu Feuer & Flamme mit Realexperimenten. Der mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche Unterricht MNU, 3, 240-245

In order to test a model for the design of inclusive chemistry lessons (MiC), an online environment on the subject of “fire & flame” was designed and evaluated with students of the 6th and 7th grades of different schools. The combination of real experiments, an interactive textbook and a paper-based research booklet results in a design that is characterized by references to motivational aspects, to self-regulated learning (SRL), to experiments and to the use of prompts, i. e. suggestions for cognitive, metacognitive, volitional and co-operative activities. It allows different paths to comparable results.

GDCP Conference

From 13 - 16 September, the annual conference of the Society for Chemistry and Physics Education will take place: https://gdcp-ev.de!

Here you will again have the opportunity to get insights into current research projects of T-CEL and to get in direct contact with us! Even though the conference will again be held online, this is certainly a good opportunity to learn more about our work, to get to know current projects and to get into exchange.

Tuesday, 14.09, 10:00am Video Room 4: Christian Dictus (Critical Thinking, Gamification)

Wednesday, 15.09, 2pm Poster Session: Joachim Kranz (Model for inclusive Chemistry)

Wednesday, 15.09, 3pm Video room 5: Simon Schäfer (Bayesian IRT, R)

Wednesday, 15.09, 3:30pm Video room 3: Katharina Nave (Mental models, hypothesis generation)

Wednesday, 15.09, 3:30pm Video room 5: Tina Grottke (Representation change, Bayesian IRT)

RESearch

Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Tiemann

Head of the Chemistry Education Lab

The research program of the Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab has a strong commitment to knowledge acquisition by problem solving. In quantitative studies with technology based tools the focus is on describing, assessing and supporting the fundamental mechanisms behind this process.

"We only think when we are confronted with problems."

(John Dewey)

Combined with the use of experiments and the use of mental models to understand core concepts of Chemistry, the research program empowers the Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab, theory-driven and empirically, to investigate students' thinking individually or in classrooms. Alumni group members serve as Professors, for Science Outreach Organizations or as Chemistry Teachers.

ACADEMICS

In the winter term 2021/22, courses will be offered entirely digitally.

Please check the administration system AGNES for exact times and conditions.

Bachelor

The Chemistry Education Lab at Humboldt-University serves more than 100 students at K-12 (Sekundarstufe) and primary level (Primarstufe) each year through a diverse portfolio of theoretical background knowledge and first practical learning experiences.

From students for students (in german): Video

Master

The professional learning program is designed to improve the skills and competencies in creating innovative learning environments and to learn first teaching experiences. Up to 10 students per year have the chance to finish their studies in T-CEL with a thesis (M.Ed.).