Literature tips
Literature tips
Why research-based learning is possible and necessary
Ludwig Huber explains the basic understanding and didactic purpose of research-based learning and addresses theoretical objections to research-based learning as well as pragmatic challenges.
Ludwig Huber (2009). Why research-based learning is possible and necessary In: Huber L, Hellmer J, Schneider F (eds.) Forschendes Lernen im Studium. UniversitätsVerlagWebler, Bielefeld, S 9-35.
Inquiry in Higher Education: Reflections and Directions on Course Design and Teaching Methods
The text describes the concept and implementation of a seminar focussing on text work. Very useful are the criteria for good research questions, the requirements for "Critical Text Summaries" and the requirements for students' written work.
Justice, C., Rice, J., Warry, W., Inglis, S., Miller, S., & Sammon, S. (2007). Inquiry in Higher Education: Reflections and Directions on Course Design and Teaching Methods. Innovative Higher Education, 31(4), 201-214. PDF available via ResearchGate.
Research-based learning in seminars - a guide for teachers
The guide is suitable for planning courses in research-based learning. The first part discusses theoretical principles and didactic challenges, while the second part provides a collection of materials and methods.
Monika Sonntag, Julia Rueß, Carola Ebert, Kathrin Friederici, Laura Schilow and Wolfgang Deicke (2018): Forschendes Lernen im Seminar - Ein Leitfaden für Lehrende. 2nd revised edition. Berlin: Humboldt University of Berlin. PDF available via ResearchGate.
Research-based learning: theory, empiricism, practice
The authors of this anthology provide an overview of the theoretical foundations and forms of structural anchoring of research-based learning, current empirical findings, practical examples from a variety of subjects and ways of making student research results accessible to the public.
Carmen Wulf, Susanne Haberstroh, Maren Petersen (eds.), (2020): Research-based learning: theory, empiricism, practice. Springer VS, Wiesbaden. Open Acess
Island of research
The "Island of Research" website provides various materials and tools on the topic of "research-based learning" and is aimed at university didactics and interested lecturers who implement research-based learning in seminars.
Working Paper
The Working Paper series is an online publication at the University of Oldenburg and is aimed at anyone interested in research-based learning. It publishes scientific and practical contributions on research-based learning, which offer good planning aids for events in the format of research-based learning.