Teaching Award 2024: Three out of six Teaching Awards go to outstanding Bauhaus.Modules
Each year, the awards are conferred on teachers who demonstrate exceptional dedication and ambition. Over the past few weeks, students at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar have had the opportunity to nominate outstanding courses for the summer semester 2023 and winter semester 2023/2024. The winners were then chosen in a survey open to the university public.
These are the 2024 award winners at a glance | Photos: Thomas Müller
Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism
»History of Architecture and Building«, represented by Prof. Dr. Daniela Spiegel
The argumentation in favor of the nomination included the following: »The module is being nominated for its effective communication of information and good structure. The professor’s enthusiasm for the subject [also] served to motivate the students«.
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
»Historic building constructions: A compilation of planned and completed construction projects in monument preservation«, represented by Henrik Hinterbrandner
The Bauhaus.Module is known for its dynamic approach to the presentation of topics through methods such as constructing models, showcasing videos, and arranging field trips, as outlined in the argumentation. The lecturer was always available to answer questions and exhibited a high level of commitment. The module was »not just a lecture, but rather a practical introduction to building in the existing and monument preservation«.
Faculty of Art and Design
»Deep Type Flow«, represented by Marcel Saidov
For this module, the exceptional and valuable feedback on the students’ projects was highlighted in particular. The teacher’s enthusiasm for the subject made a positive impression, fostering a classroom environment that was highly conducive to learning. »His passion for type design is evident in the effort he puts into inspiring and cultivating our own passion for the craft«, says the student nomination.
Teaching Award of the Faculty of Media
»Feeds & Flows«, represented by Jr. Prof. Dr. Sabine Wirth
This module was also nominated because of »the competent and agreeable professor who is passionate about her subject«. Furthermore, the diverse range of content and formats received praise, and the seminar environment was described as conducive to deep thought and productive exchange.
Special Award
Student Teaching
»Who creates landscape(s)? A field trip through Thuringia in search of the producers of its landscapes«, represented by Franziska Fischer, Jonas Hülsmann and Dorothea Margarethe Müller; mentoring: Felix Lackus
The module was nominated for its wide-ranging teaching methods and engaging content relating to current topics. As per the argumentation provided, the work is defined by its »contemporary and introspective nature, focusing on current and essential subject matter for discussion«.
Special Award
Social Responsibility in Teaching
»4 W Weimar«, represented by Marie Düsberg, Tilman Levine, Franziska Fischer and Johanna Meßner; mentoring: Jonas Langbein
It was particularly positive »that the module was available in both English and German, making it accessible to all students. The module was engaging and enriched with guest lectures, walks and practical exercises«, says the nomination statement. The course is said to have enhanced students’ understanding of the social, economic and ecological facets of our environment, extending their learning beyond the confines of academia. The commitment and enthusiasm of the teaching staff were also commended.
The Tag des Lehrens und Lernens has become a recognized platform for discourse, insights and experiments centered around studying, teaching and learning at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. The live keynote speeches, discussion panels and workshops were live in Weimar and Nordhausen and complemented by digital resources.
Further information is available at: www.uni-weimar.de/tll
Larissa Barth, Coordinator of the Tag des Lehrens und Lernens 2024, will be happy to answer any questions by telephone at +49 (0) 36 43/58 12 52 and by e-mail at larissa.barth[at]uni-weimar.de.