Open AccessImproving Learning Outcome for GSL (German as a Second Language) Students in a Blended Learning Cumulative Assessment Material Science Course
Author(s) -
Anja Pfennig
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of e-education, e-business, e-management and e-learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2010-3654
DOI - 10.17706/ijeeee.2021.11.3.93-100
Subject(s) - german , mathematics education , blended learning , class (philosophy) , language acquisition , quality (philosophy) , outcome (game theory) , computer science , psychology , educational technology , artificial intelligence , mathematics , linguistics , philosophy , mathematical economics , epistemology
First year students especially with migration background and language deficiencies rate material science in mechanical engineering as one of the fundamental courses with high work load and necessity of language skills due to the descriptive nature of the course. Therefore a blended learning course structure using based on inverted classroom teaching scenarios was established. Heart of the self-study period are visualizing peer-to-peer lecture films supported by micro-lectures along with various online teaching materials. Although students with migration background generally scored lower in tests due to the lack of language skills improved learning outcomes are demonstrated in high quality class discussions and in overall understanding. This paper introduces the learning structure and graded activities, evaluates the course and compares results of native German-speaking students to those of students with migration background.