Knowing me knowing you…

1. The classes were mostly lecturer-centered.

• The lecturer systematically presented his professional knowledge.
• The students took notes and tried to memorize what was said.

2. The lecturer was considered to be the central and unquestionable source of knowledge. Therefore, the contents of the lectures were not open to debate and the students never questioned or criticized what was said.
3. The learning material was not only presented by the lecturer but often also by the students. For that, the students had to work out the material on their own.
4. There often were discussions in which the students could take part actively and comment on the subject matter critically. The lecturer often asked the students questions and invited them to express their own opinion or take part in discussions.
5. There was plenty of opportunity to do group or partner work with other students inside and outside of the classes.
6. The lecturer got involved in subject-specific discussions with the students. The students could comment critically on the contents presented by the lecturer.