Dr. Julian Grote teaches the really tough stuff

Dr. Julian Grote: Looking back on my own studies, I can say that I found various courses to be of varying degrees of difficulty. The decisive factor was not the difficulty of the subject matter, but whether the lecturer managed to arouse my interest and enthusiasm for the subject through practical relevance and enjoyment of teaching. To this day, my own understanding of teaching is derived from these experiences.

It is important to me to give students clear perspectives for their future and to motivate them to show perseverance and initiative. Interactive formats such as the inverted classroom or peer instruction, designed for cooperative forms of learning, promote teamwork and motivation to complete their studies successfully and with pleasure.

Dr. Julian Grote: One example would be the film "Moneyball". It shows how statistical analysis and data science were used in sport to optimize a previously unsuccessful baseball team and make strategic decisions. The film impressively illustrates how data can revolutionize decision-making in various areas.

Dr. Julian Grote: A photo of my girlfriend, and a bracelet with an old piece of my grandmother's jewelry that she used to wear.

Dr. Julian Grote: My New Year's resolution was to read more regularly again (which, to be honest, doesn't always work). However, I would like to recommend the last two books I read: "James" by Percival Everett and "Radio Sarajevo" by Tijan Sila.