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INTRODUCTION

Simply good teaching? It seems indeed very simple when the lessons are taught well. However, as those with extensive experience of teaching and learning know all too well, it is precisely the kind of teaching that occurs in a pleasant and non-threatening atmosphere and in which significant ideas are imparted and learned, and presented in a clear and comprehensible manner, which is in fact an expression and synergy of manifold didactic-methodological and social competences. Although teaching well appears at first glance to be mostly a question of perspective, Andreas Helmke, in his publications, provides documented evidence of indisputable quality characteristics of teaching and justifiable characteristics of instructional expertise about which there is broad consensus in teaching research.

This publication addresses the needs of prospective instructors who wish to learn how to teach well. It is also intended for colleagues who already teach successfully and who, based on tried and tested experience, continue to explore questions of didactic-methodological nature to infuse their teaching with new methods. This publication presents these constituencies with a theory-based and practice-oriented help for simple and good teaching – as defined above – in accordance with pedagogically sound standards. It should be particularly emphasized that the well-being and satisfaction of all participants also increases through these efforts; well-being and satisfaction are of central importance both for the learners’ success and career as well as the continued professional career of the teaching practitioners.