Student research projects and theses

In general, empirical theses with surveys in schools, companies and inter-company training centers, as well as university contexts are possible. Another option is theoretical/conceptual work. Adaptations of existing concepts to different learning groups are also conceivable.

1 In general, work is possible in the following areas:

• Recording learning progress
• Lesson plans with different media
• Development of learning materials
• Analysis of learning processes
• Framework conditions and factors influencing successful teaching and learning processes
• Development of mental models
• Use of AI systems for support

2. links to the following topics are conceivable from the working group's research projects:

• Explanatory videos
  • Development of instructions for the creation of explanatory videos in the technical field
  • Development and use of explanatory videos with learners (pupils or students)
  • Development of explanatory videos for subject-specific problem solving in pneumatics
• Pneumatics
  • Analysis of diagnostic strategies in subject-specific problem solving (e.g. by trainees or trained maintenance personnel)
  • Development of feedback materials in pneumatics (e.g. when designing pneumatic circuit diagrams on paper or in FluidSim, setting up circuits)
  • Development of a specialist knowledge test in pneumatics
  • Retrofitting a pneumatics system with regard to Industry 4.0
• Feedback in technical experiments
• Video vignettes
  • Development of own video vignettes in the technical field
• Programming
  • Feedback mechanisms
  • Competence development
• Virtual/ Augmented Reality
  • Development and testing of prototypes of technical systems

3. inquiries with your own topic suggestions are also possible.