Writing and educational coaching: learning, writing and growing with challenges

The preparatory course is intended to enable students of Faculty 02 to acquire basic knowledge in the areas of literature research, reading academic texts and the preparation of coursework and examinations. The following topics are covered:

• What is academic work?
• Researching, reading and citing academic texts
• Term papers during studies
• Scientific language

The course is particularly aimed at students in lower semesters, but students in higher semesters are also welcome to brush up on the basics of scientific work.

Leader: Daniel Forster(daniel.forster[at]uni-jena[dot]de)

Next date: Winter semester 2025 (tba)
(participation only possible in the entire block seminar)

Registration: via the course catalog under "Faculty 02 > Cross-institute/practice-oriented courses"

This is an additional support offer for which no credits or key competencies are awarded.

What is educational coaching? And would it be something for me?

Studying is full of challenges! The development framework is broad and the coaching opportunities are diverse. In one-to-one sessions, you have the opportunity to explore topics such as motivation, procrastination, self-concept and resources based on your concerns and to gain new perspectives for action. This coaching concept is aimed at all levels between the extremes of dropping out and self-optimization. The boundary lies in the demarcation from psychotherapy. Pathological patterns must be treated by psychologists and psychotherapists. If a coaching session does not help you, the coach can recommend other counseling centers at the university or put you in touch with them.

How does educational coaching work?

After an introductory meeting, during which initial exercises can perhaps be tried out, educational coaching begins with one to three 45-minute sessions. It is not really possible to give a general outline of the process, as it depends entirely on the individual concerns. Basically, the educational coach wants to support you in finding a solution and uses various methods to encourage you to think and act. If an exercise does not work for you or as soon as it becomes uncomfortable, you change the strategy with the coach. Coaching usually takes place in the respective office of the education coach.

Who is the education coach at Faculty 02?

• Annika Rink is a research assistant at the Institute of Romance Studies. Until 2019, she studied Spanish and music at the University of Kassel to become a teacher. In 2024, she completed an extra-occupational training course as an educational coach and will be offering coaching sessions for all students of Faculty 02 until at least December 2025. Please register in the Moodle course to make an appointment and to be informed about current additional offers:https://moodle.uni-kassel.de/course/view.php?id=14123

• Annika Krug: Teaching assistant: Didactics of German language and literature/primary school focus, coach since December 2025

• Dolores León Munoz: Teacher for special tasks: Spanish language practice, coach since December 2025

• Ophelie Périquet: Teacher for special tasks: French language practice, coach since December 2025

• Melanie Waldmeyer: Secretary at the Institute of Philosophy, coach since December 2025

Are you writing a term paper, state examination, Bachelor's or Master's thesis and have questions? Are you preparing a presentation and are unsure? Do you have general questions about academic work during your studies?

The Student Writing Advisory Service at Faculty 02 can help you!

In a personal meeting (approx. 45 minutes), specially trained student writing consultants will support you individually and at eye level - regardless of whether you are at the beginning of your writing project or in the middle of it.

We provide advice on everything to do with writing, e.g:

• Finding and narrowing down your topic
• Outline and structure
• Writer's block and procrastination
• Time and self-management
• Feedback on texts (no corrections)

For whom?

All students at Faculty 02.

When?

By arrangement by e-mail.

Are you interested?

Then get in touch at:

SchreibberatungFB02[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

More information: https: //www.uni-kassel.de/fb02/institute/lehr-und-forschungsgebiet-dafz/projekte/laufende-projekte/studentische-schreibberatung

for teacher training students who are at the beginning of their final thesis at Faculty 02, 05 or in their core studies, are aiming for the examination campaign in fall 2026 or spring 2027 and would like to experience writing in a self-determined way in a community

The writing coaching is designed to run throughout the semester, offering input on writing, individual consultations and, above all, lots of collaborative writing time.
The three program points are

a. Kick-off workshop: finding or refining topics of interest, planning the writing process, getting to know the group and exchanging ideas with graduates

b. during the semester break: group writing days (online and in person) and individual writing coaching sessions

c. Final workshop: reflection on the writing process, readjustment and celebration of milestones achieved on the way to submission.

In all phases of the semester program, students work on their academic term paper.

Leader: Valentina Roether(roether[at]uni-kassel[dot]de)

Next date: Kick-off workshop on Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Registration takes place via Campus Events.

This is an additional advisory service for which no credits or key competencies are awarded. Free of charge, with the kind support of the Center for Teacher Education.

The course offers a practice-oriented introduction to the use of AI tools in the scientific work process. Along the central stages of scientific research - from brainstorming, literature research and data analysis to writing - students explore the added value and limitations of AI support. In addition to the presentation of relevant tools, participants will critically reflect on their possible applications, taking into account scientific standards and ethical aspects.

When: Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. (15.04.-15.07.25)
Where: Kurt-Wolters-Str. 5, Room -1029
Lecturer: Larissa Werle (werle@uni-kassel.de)
Registration: via the course catalog