Examining is one of the core tasks of university teachers. But what is a professional examination and how can I optimize my own performance as an examiner? These questions are dealt with in this course by looking at important aspects of planning and conducting examinations, for example constructing learning outcomes and precise questions. Other topics are the quality criteria of exams, typical errors in performing exams and how to reduce exam anxiety. The participants are asked to bring a copy of the FPSOs relevant to the courses they give. This course is equivalent to the German course "Prüfungen als Spiegel der Lehre”.

Lernziele

After this course the participants are able

• to describe the basics of planning an conducting exams

• to construct valid exam questions

• to name measures against typical sources of errors

Methodik

• Expert input

• Exchange with colleagues

• Group work

• Simulation of examination situations