Introduction to Research Design

with Prof. Doris Holzberger
This seminar offers an introduction to the planning and methodology of scientific research in educational sciences. Participants will learn about key concepts of research design, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, experimental and field-based studies, and the influence of study designs on research results.

During the seminar, we will focus on developing precise research questions, formulating and testing hypotheses, and selecting appropriate methods. There will be a particular emphasis on practical implementation: participants will conduct power analyses, use decision trees to select methods, and discuss methodological challenges. They will also gain insights into open science practices, including pre-registration and transparent research processes.

The seminar is aimed at (new) doctoral candidates who want to build a sound methodological basis for their research and network with other doctoral students.

When/Where: 
February 4, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room 140 (Marsstr 20/22)
February 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room 137 (Marsstr 20/22)

Language: (expected) English

Introduction to Programming and Data Processing SOT-2951

with Virmarie Maquiling - Chair of Human-Centered Technologies for Learning (Prof. Kasneci) 

In this course, students learn concepts of programming and data processing. Subject-specific content addresses the fundamentals of programming, from basic variables and data structures to more complex principles. In addition, the students will delve into data management and processing using Python with a focus on data quality (cleaning, validation, outlier detection, etc.). Leveraging several Python's libraries, students will also undertake statistical analyses and hypothesis testing.

TUMOnline Number: 2951
Registration via: 

Gaze-based Human-Computer Interaction SOT-3026

with Dr. Yasmeen Essam Abdrabou Mahmoud - Chair of Human-Centred Technologies for Learning Prof. Kasneci

In-depth topics in visual perception (fixations, saccades, gaze patterns), mechanisms of visual attention, measurement of eye movements (eye-tracking), analysis of eye-tracking data with machine learning methods, gaze-based control of computer systems, use of gaze information for interactive systems (incl. applications in virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR)).

TUMOnline Number: 3026

Open Science – Open Data (lecture + seminar)

with  Sabina Leonelli and Elis Jones 

This lecture series comprises a weekly lecture cover all topics relating to understanding and implementing Open Science (data, methods, fieldbooks, access, etc) and a seminar in which you can join one of the most active research groups internationally investigating the conditions under which Open Science can be best conducted (www.opensciencestudies.eu). 

When Every Thursday during term, 14-15:30  (lecture) and 16-17:30 (seminar). 
Where: Hybrid: link provided when registering; in person: Augustenstrasse 40, third floor, seminar room
How to register: please email Desantila Hysa desantila.hysa(at)tum.de

Frontiers in Philosophy and History of Science and Technology

with Prof. Dr. Sabina Leonelli

This colloquium comprises a weekly two-hour seminar featuring cutting-edge research in the philosophy and history of science and technology. In the first hour, each week a different guest speaker (sometimes TUM staff, sometimes external guests) presents work in progress. The emphasis tends to be on the biological, biomedical and environmental sciences, as well as data science and AI; and questions of epistemology, ethics and political economy. The schedule is assembled in advance of the start of term, so that students can prepare each session by studying works from the presenter and reading pre-circulated materials. In the second hour, the group discusses the work presented and related scholarship over an extensive Q&A session. 

When: Tuesdays 15:30 – 17:30 + 3h self-study / homework per week (= 5 h per week ~ 2 SWS) 

Where: hybrid format – in person: room to be determined in Augustenstrasse 40; online: Zoom link available upon registration.

Registration: Please register by 24.10.2025 by emailing Desantila Hysa desantila.hysa(at)tum.de. 

Personalized Learning – Adaptive Teaching

with Prof. Holzberger

The seminar aims to bring together researchers who explore questions related to personalization in learning and adaptive teaching practices. Each session will be led by one or two participants who are free to design their session as they wish – for example, by presenting their research, discussing an ongoing project, or introducing and debating a paper. The focus is on sharing research, generating synergies, and exploring the multifaceted nature of personalized learning.

When: weekly on Tuesdays from 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM in Room 269, starting 14 October .2025
Registration via Email psyll(at)sot.tum.de  

subject-specific seminar

Leben mit der Diagnose „Autismus“ – Ein autobiografischer Einblick

Wie gelingt gesellschaftliche Teilhabe mit einer Autismus-Diagnose? In diesem Vortrag berichtet Julian Leske, ein Beamter aus einem Bundesministerium, offen und persönlich über seinen Lebensweg, seine Strategien im Umgang mit alltäglichen Herausforderungen und seine Erfahrungen im Berufsleben. Seit über zehn Jahren sensibilisiert er mit seinen Vorträgen Menschen mit und ohne Behinderung für ein respektvolles Miteinander – unter anderem an Universitäten und renommierten Bildungseinrichtungen.
Ein Angebot, das berührt, inspiriert und zum Nachdenken anregt.

Einen aktuellen Beitrag zu Julian Leske finden Sie hier: https://st-stephan.de/so-kennst-du-auch-nur-einen-autisten/

Wann: Donnerstag, 20.11.2025; 10:15 -11:45, Ca. 60 Minuten Vortrag mit anschließender Diskussion. 
Wo Raum 137 (Marsstraße 20-22)

Der Vortrag wird von Dr. Anna Hartl, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, bei der Professur für Psychologie des Lehren und Lernens organisiert. 

• Bei Interesse E-Mail an Anna Hartl a.hartl(at)tum.de  schicken, damit sie Bescheid weiß, wie viele kommen. 

Designing for Learning: An Introduction to Design-Based Research (SOT10145)

with Prof. Anna Keune and Živa Simšič

Design-based educational research is taught through face-to-face lectures and studio work. Lectures utilize presentations and visual materials underpinned by scientific literature, reports, and practical examples. Students present their work and provide constructive peer feedback. The studio offers opportunities to engage with tangible tools and materials and technologies to support the development of students' own DBR project, thereby deepening theoretical knowledge through active design work. Throughout the design studio, students are guided in capturing their design outcomes and processes in a design portfolio. Student-centered interactive pedagogical methods encourage critical and productive engagement with design-based research topics.

Where: 127, Marsstr. 20-22
When:  12.1. - 16.1. 2026, daily 10 a.m. - 5. p.m.
Register via Email: anna.keune(at)tum.de or ziva.simsic(at)tum.de 

PhD - Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (LV980)

with Prof. Janina Steinert und Bastian Gruschwitz

The seminar provides a general introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analyses in medicine and health sciences. The course is structured along the consecutive work stages of conducting a systematic review. Specifically, the following content is covered 1) Conceptualisation of a review protocol in line with PRISMA guidelines, 2) Development of a search string and literature search in relevant databases, 3)Title/abstract screening based on pre-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria, 4) Creation of a PRISMA flow diagram, 5) Data extraction and narrative synthesis, 6) Quality assessment of included studies, 7) Calculation of standardised effect sizes, 8) Carrying out a meta-analysis & meta-regression in the software R, 9) Appraising the quality of systematic reviews.

When: 19.01.2026, 09:00-13:00, H.103;    20.01.2026, 09:00-13:00, B.158;    21.01.2026, 10:00-14:00, H.414;
22.01.2026, 09:00-13:00, B.262;   23.01.2026; 09:00-15:30; H.206

Registration via TUMOnline oder via E-Mail to bastian.gruschwitz(at)tum.de