Neuro Laboratory

In the neuroscience laboratory, brain activity can be measured by means of electroencephalography (EEG), and the activity patterns in the brain can be analyzed.

Focus on intelligence

The research focus concerns the question of how brain activity is different in individuals who are more or less able, and whether it is possible to learn to use one’s brain more efficiently, for example through training programs. At the forefront of this research is the cognitive ability (intelligence) that is important for school learning.

Focus on problem solving

As part of another research focus, brain activity is examined during problem solving in the subjects mathematics, informatics, science and technology.

Insight into thought processes

The data from the Neuro Laboratory of the Chair of Learning and Instruction Research complement the results of behavioral studies and can provide further insight into thought processes.

Research Project

From the bar magnet to the electric field: Forming sophisticated physical knowledge

In this study, we want to find out, how children learn something about the physical topics of magnetism and electrostatics. Students from the Swiss MINT longitudinal study are invited to conduct exciting experiments on electrostatics, electromagnetic fields, and magnetic fields. We investigate, how cognitive abilities facilitate learning new contents and what role prior knowledge plays in the process.

Researcher Dr. Christian Thurn