Diversity-Sensitive Teaching
Rethinking teaching together: perspectives on diversity in engineering education
A networking event for students and lecturers of the Faculty of Engineering.
In a seminar room students from different regions, nationalities and genders sit together with the same learning objectives but very different learning styles and starting points.
This event invites students and lecturers to exchange perspectives on diversity-sensitive teaching and explore practical ways to create more inclusive learning environments in seminar rooms at the Faculty of Engineering.
Why join?
- exchange perspectives between students and lectures
- discuss practical approaches to inclusive teaching
- connect with colleagues and fellow students across the faculty
- contribute your own experiences and ideas
Event Details
Date
15 April 2026
Time
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location
K1, MHB Building
Erwin-Rommel-Straße 60
91058 Erlangen
Key questions we will explore
- How can teaching respond to diverse student backgrounds and learning biographies?
- How do gender, international perspectives and educational pathways shape classroom participation?
- How can we foster open discussion cultures in MINT education?
Programme
12:00 pm – Welcome & Impulse Discussion
Harriet Ziegler, Alessandra Kenner, n.n.
How can teaching at the Faculty of Engineering become more inclusive?
This opening discussion introduces key perspectives on diversity in seminar rooms and sets the stage for the breakout sessions.
12:30 pm – Breakout Sessions
Three moderated discussions:
n.n.: The role and responsibility of lecturers – and students’ opportunities to shape learning environments
Harriet Ziegler: Raising awareness and sensitivity in teaching
Alessandra Kenner: Open discussion culture and pedagogical approaches in MINT
1:15 pm – Speed Networking
Short exchange rounds: two minutes to meet and connect with other participants.
1:35 pm – Short Break
1:45 pm – Panel Discussion
Key insights from the breakout discussions will be brought together and discussed in a joint panel.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Get-Together
Informal networking and continued exchange.
Take part in the conversation
Whether you are a student or a lecturer, your perspective is valuable.
Join us to exchange ideas, reflect on teaching practices, and connect with others interested in inclusive learning cultures at the Faculty of Engineering.
Registration
Binding registration is required by April 12, 2026 for planning purposes.
👉 Secure your spot and include your role at the Faculty of Engineering.
Register via email (and include your role at FAU Tech): tf-frauenbeauftragte@fau.de
Therefore – if you have registered and are unable to attend – please send a short message to Hanna Stöcker.
Please note: By participating, you agree that photographs and film footage in which you may be recognizable may potentially be published in various media for purposes of event coverage and general publicity.
If you have any questions, please contact Hanna Stöcker.