Lernzirkel
Lernzirkel is a didactic format used in German-speaking education to promote collaborative, self-directed learning. Small groups of learners work together on a set of tasks arranged in a sequence or at stations, designed to explore a topic from multiple perspectives. The stations typically correspond to different aspects or skills, such as concept clarification, application, or evaluation. The aim is to develop understanding through structured, active learning and peer teaching.
In a typical Lernzirkel, groups of three to five students meet in a supervised setting. At the
The method emphasizes collaborative problem solving and differentiation. It allows teachers to observe process-oriented competences and