Success factor «School self-confidence»

«I can do it» and «I'll get something out of it» - from the perspective of renowned educational researcher Ulrich Trautwein, these are the two most important formulas for successful, easy learning. You can watch his complete lecture as a video here.

How can education systems be modernised and made more effective? The Director of the Hector Institute for Empirical Educational Research at the University of Tübingen is primarily focussing on this question as part of his research. Ulrich Trautwein also chairs the scientific advisory board of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, which promotes the quality development of the school system there.

Lecture from 31.08.2021 (53:11 min): «I can do it» and «This is good for me» - these are the two most important formulas for successful, easy learning in the view of the education expert: «If children have a lot of confidence in their abilities and attach meaning to learning, they are happy to try hard and are motivated.» What can parents and schools do to help?

Lecture cycle «Cosmos child»

The Elternsein Foundation, publisher of the Swiss parenting magazine Fritz+Fränzi, has launched the "Akademie. For the child. Giedion Risch" has launched the exclusive lecture cycle «Kosmos Kind». Recognised experts address different aspects of childhood and convey them in a way that is understandable and relevant to everyday life. Fritz+Fränzi subscribers benefit from discounted tickets.