Study organization
The redesign of the study organization aims to give students the opportunity to structure their studies more flexibly and individually. The implementation of simplified administrative processes and more flexible modular structures is the prerequisite for this. The university thus provides a dynamic learning environment that enables students to develop their skills to the full and prepare successfully for the demands of their professional future. (see teaching strategy)
Students engaging in digital learning on the TUD campus
What do we want?
By 2030, TU Dresden aims to create a study environment that enables students to actively and individually shape their studies. This is to be achieved through the implementation of simplified, digitalized administrative processes and an individual module composition. Modularization offers flexible development opportunities and should be digitally supported by a modern and functional study performance management system (SLM). (cf. university development strategy)
Where do we want to go?
In terms of study organization, administrative processes must be simplified. This includes the study schedule, course management, room planning and examination management, which all come together in one system. Greater modularization and digital administration make it possible to change courses up to the end of the first year of study (Bachelor) or the first semester (Master). (cf. university development strategy)
We strive to make teaching practical and career-oriented. Modularization and certification enable easy access to courses offered by various educational institutions, for example in the context of continuing education and lifelong learning. Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary cooperation with a wide range of partner institutions can be promoted through project modules. (cf. teaching strategy)
The project orientation enables the design of individual learning paths. It is possible to create "container" modules as well as specializations via tracks and subject-specific content (courses), which are shown on the certificate. Students have the opportunity to have modules from other, similar degree programs credited as elective modules. (see teaching strategy)
We plan to integrate modules into study regulations that create scope for current and experimental design in terms of content, method, prerequisites and examination performance. In addition, we aim to improve the import and export of modules into existing degree programs. (cf. teaching strategy)
How do we achieve this?
Study organization:
The organization of studies will be digitally bundled through a central online portal with an integrated course catalog, module database and interfaces to external education providers. The aim is to efficiently coordinate study-related processes and significantly reduce processing times - especially when updating modules. (cf. university development strategy)
Making teaching practical and career-oriented:
Micro-certification and simplified recognition of examination achievements by other educational institutions.
Modularization:
(cf. teaching strategy)
Project module:
- Project modules are integrated into the study structure as flexible "container modules". They enable open content design in cooperation with external partners, can be studied without admission requirements and conclude with a portfolio examination. The modules combine project-based learning with moderated collaboration and anchor Open Educational Resources (OER) in the qualification objectives. Spatial and organizational framework conditions are provided and planned in a targeted manner.
- Project week: Project weeks are defined on a semester-by-semester basis and prepared through faculty-wide coordination of the content and agreements with external cooperation partners. External participants are certified on the basis of individual agreements between the project partners.
Studienorganisation & Studiengangsentwicklung (Prospektiven auf die digitale Lehre an der TUD) © CC BY 4.0 Lydia Kilz & Alexander Lasch