Programmes research-oriented learning and teaching
In the framework of the Excellence Strategy “TUD 2028 – Synergy and beyond” the Centre for Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching is responsible for three programmes to promote research-orientated learning and teaching:
Students and lecturers interested in research can apply for financial support for student research at TU Dresden through the FOSTER program.
Objectives of FOSTER:
- Introducing students to research and academic culture,
- Strengthening interdisciplinarity,
- Establishing university-wide incentive structures for student research,
- Rewarding the commitment of lecturers to student research projects,
- Attracting excellent young researchers.
Further information on application and FOSTER
Research Associate
NameDr. Franziska Schulze-Stocker
Funds for Student Research (FOSTER)
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The Teaching Synergies Program (TSP) systematically integrates (early-career) researchers of DRESDEN-concept into research-oriented teaching at TUD. This is achieved through joint teaching activities.
The program is aimed at:
- (Early-career) Researchers of DRESDEN-concept who aspire to a career at a university and would like to gain experience and qualifications in university teaching and university didactics.
- Lecturers at TU Dresden who are interested in cooperations with researchers of DRESDEN-concept or who would like to further develop already existing cooperations in the context of joint teaching activities.
As part of the TSP, lecturers and (early-career) researchers of DRESDEN-concept can profit from individual support and coaching in didactic questions regarding (research-oriented) teaching throughout the semester.
This includes e.g.:
- Individual coaching and didactic support in the context of research-oriented teaching
- Individual coaching and didactic support for Tandem-Teaching
- Conducting a Teaching Analysis Poll (TAP) for an interim evaluation of the course
More information on the Teaching Synergies Program
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Research Associate
NameDr. Hans Jörg Schmidt
Teaching Synergies Program (TSP)
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Consultant
NameLaura Kaden
Teaching Synergies Program (TSP)
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The goal of the program is to integrate content and processes of excellent research (e.g. from Clusters of Excellence, Collaborative Research Centers, DRESDEN-concept partner institutions or DFG-funded projects) in the form of elective modules in so-called Teaching Excellence Tracks in existing or newly established degree programs.
In this way, a research-guided and interdisciplinary range of courses with attractive, internationally compatible teaching-learning methods is developed for students interested in cutting-edge research. These research-focused tracks integrate the (digital) research infrastructures into teaching at TU Dresden.
The program is aimed at:
- Students who aspire to an academic career and are interested in interdisciplinary research.
- Lecturers who offer research-guided courses in order to attract early-career researchers to their fields.
The Teaching Excellence Tracks (TET) are a completely new offer, which is currently in the design phase. They will be developed individually and collaboratively; structures and content will be tailored to the needs of the researchers. Concept ideas and suggestions are always welcome. The opportunities for participation are manifold; they range from the development and implementation of research-guided, teaching-learning methods, to the development of entire research-guided modules; from dedicated committee work to course design for the implementation of the Teaching Excellence Tracks.
Research Associate
NameDr. Martin Gerner
Teaching Excellence Tracks (TET)
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The programmes are funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Freestate of Saxony under the Excellence Strategy of the Federal Government and the Länder.