Folkwang

Dialogue in the context of studying and teaching

The use of feedback and evaluation methods – particularly qualitative ones – in teaching and study primarily supports and promotes dialogue between lecturers and students. As part of the dialogue-oriented TAP process (see ‘Student feedback in teaching’), students take responsibility for their own learning by reflecting on their learning process. Lecturers gain inspiration for the further development of their teaching scenarios and the teaching methods they employ. Constructive dialogue on learning objectives and course content, as well as on teaching approaches and didactic possibilities, fosters an open and constructive culture of feedback and learning from mistakes at the university, as enshrined in the Code of Conduct. At the same time, this approach highlights the shared responsibility for a successful degree programme and sound artistic development.

Counselling network

 

A central goal of the quality pact project ‘Exzellent beraten’ (Excellent Advice) was to link internal counselling actors at Folkwang (e.g. International Office, Central Student Advisory Service, Funding and Financial Advice, etc.) and external counselling actors (e.g. Studierendenwerk, ombudsperson) in a counselling network. Since 2016, the project team has built up a counselling network, expanded it as needed and adapted it to the specific concerns of members of a university of art and music. The development of the network was accompanied by process development (see above) and systematically linked to quality development for studying and teaching.

 

Intensify networking with the anti-discrimination and equality departments on the topics of abuse of power and inclusion

The aim is to bring together all stakeholders at the university who can take action in the areas of anti-discrimination and diversity, abuse of power, inclusion and equality. The way in which quality development processes and tools are designed, and the way in which dialogue on teaching and learning is conducted, fundamentally shapes the structural framework for study and teaching. By systematically incorporating knowledge about anti-discrimination and diversity, abuse of power, inclusion and equality into the tools and procedures of quality assurance, the Quality Development Unit supports the university on its path towards effective networking.