Every day, we can witness the amount of instructional expertise exhibited by TUM’s teaching staff. Nevertheless, educational strategies can hardly be defined in clear-cut terms and explained in their academic context. To document this implicit know-how, to systematize it and, where applicable, to provide further information, the following pages present a synopsis of the key prerequisites of good instructional design.
In recent years, there has been much talk of outcome- and skill-based teaching, which is seen as the cornerstone of modern higher education. But what is behind all this? Here, you will find a brief introduction to the two fundamental principles of good academic instruction. Not all of this will be new to you; much of it may already sound very familiar. Find out how your own teaching approach measures up! More
Good teaching is the result of a complex interplay of variables. Still, certain influences can be vital to reinforcing and enhancing the teaching and learning process. Here, we outline some of these success factors. More
Lectures, exercise courses, practical courses, seminars, and projects constitute the academic framework at TUM. This section sketches the strengths and weaknesses of each of these course types, and provides hints on optimizing your teaching formats. More
What is the hallmark of excellent teaching? The mission statement "Excellence in Teaching and Learning" provides ten guidelines that describe TUM's dynamic culture of teaching and learning. This mission statement aims to provide our teaching staff and students with a frame of reference and sense of orientation. It stands for our shared objective of continually striving to optimize the quality of teaching and learning at TUM. More
You will probably know from experience that exams have a major impact on how students study and what they retain - in itself, reason enough to take a closer look at testing procedures as such. This section summarizes the most frequently used examination formats, and offers pointers on how they can be instrumental in steering the learning process. More
TUM offers free online courses that can be accessed worldwide: Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are expected to carry considerable potential as a teaching accessory, and TUM is planning to use them as a means of extending its spectrum of audiences around the world. The MOOCs held at TUM, which can be accessed from web platforms aimed at international target groups, are conceived and developed by TUM teaching staff in collaboration with technical support teams. For pointers on setting up a MOOC, read more.