506538-HS2025-0-Research Project: Executive Functions and learning





Root number 506538
Semester HS2025
Type of course Seminar
Allocation to subject Psychology
Type of exam not defined
Title Research Project: Executive Functions and learning
Description Comments (Content, Requirements, Literature, Registration):
In this seminar, students will have the opportunity to explore key aspects of developmental psychology research. Using selected datasets, they will work through the process of conducting a master’s thesis or scientific research article—from developing their research question to data analysis and interpretation of the results.
The seminar focuses on executive functions and their relevance to children’s learning. The provided datasets offer different perspectives on the development of these central cognitive control processes and how they can be studied empirically. At the same time, students will expand their methodological knowledge, learn to prepare and analyze data in R, and deepen their understanding of scientific work.
The seminar offers solid preparation for writing a master’s thesis.
Requirements: I. Participation in all sessions and active involvement II. Analysis of a provided dataset using appropriate scientific methods III. Creation of a full report (mock master’s thesis) including introduction, methods, results, and discussion IV. Presentation of findings in a poster or oral presentation V. Regular and active participation in discussions.
Language of instruction: German and English
Registration: Registration must be made via KSL and is binding.
Department: Developmental Psychology
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
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Lecturers Dr. Lidia Jana TruxiusInstitute of Psychology, Developmental Psychology 
Dr. Ebru GerInstitut für Psychologie - Entwicklungspsychologie (Prof. Roebers) 
ECTS 5
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Wednesday 24/9/2025 12:15-15:45
Wednesday 8/10/2025 12:15-15:45
Wednesday 22/10/2025 12:15-15:45
Wednesday 5/11/2025 12:15-15:45
Wednesday 19/11/2025 12:15-15:45
Wednesday 3/12/2025 12:15-15:45
Wednesday 17/12/2025 12:15-15:45
 
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