Universität Wien

180715 SE MEi:CogSci Topic-Seminar: The lighter Side of Learning and Knowing (2011S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

Beginn: 1. März 2011 (Vorbesprechung!)
Di 17:00
Center for Teaching and Learning, 1090 Wien, Porzellangasse 33a

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The central topic of the seminar is the relation of play, games and humour to processes of learning and knowing, including psychological, (neuro-)biolological, philosophical and socio-cultural approaches to these phenomena. The focus lies on integrating aspects from the various disciplines by working on a concrete research question in an interdisciplinary manner.
The following topics and possible questions are open to discussion:
1.) Humour
Possible questions:
What is the role of positive emotions for learning?
What do I need to know in order to understand humour?
Can a sense of humour be learned?
How can humour be integrated in a teaching/learning setting?
2.) Play & Games
Possible questions:
What is the role of play from an evolutionary perspective?
What is the difference between play and games?
What kind of knowledge can be gained by playing/ by playing games?
How can play and games be utilised in formal educational settings?
What can students/pupils learn from playing computer games?
What can teaching methodologies learn from computer games?

Assessment and permitted materials

seminar paper, presentation, teamwork, participation in discussions, portfolio-work.
presence in seminar sessions is required.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Advanced knowledge and understanding of a phenomenon from a cognitive science perspective
- Ability to apply core terminology of cognitive science
- Ability to reflect upon, compare, and relate different disciplinary approaches in terms of their respective aims, key-concepts, and methods
- Ability to read, present, and discuss primary scientific literature
- Ability to organise work in physical and virtual environments
- Ability to sharpen/focus/channel analytical and critical thinking
- Ability to solve problems in an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to organise project work in an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to reflect upon personal competences and develop individual motivation and interests

Examination topics

- Reading of primary and secondary technical literature,
- presenting and discussing in Engish,
- providing feedback to peer students,
- writing an paper at the beginning of the seminar and providing a revised version at the end.

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