Learn more about the Scientific Area of Expertise (WKF) "Research on Education and Schooling" on the following pages.
Scientific area of expertise: Research on education and schooling
The scientific area of expertise researches central societal issues of the future such as "heterogeneity in schools and classrooms", "digitization and inclusion", and "democracy and civic literacy" in the context of different educational fields. In recent years, national and international attention has increasingly focused on inequalities in educational opportunities and success for different social groups. Dortmund and the Rhine-Ruhr region are ideally suited as a research laboratory for these topics due to their special population structure. Through its work, the scientific area of expertise is actively contributing to better identifying young people's potential in the future and promoting it in a targeted manner in schools and lessons.
Focus topics of the WKF Research on education and schooling
Aktivitäten
Prof. Dr. Silvia-Iris Beutel visited the German School Nairobi
In February 2024, Prof. Dr. Silvia-Iris Beutel has been invited to visit the German School Nairobi.
Practice booklet “IGLU 2021 Kompakt” published
The practice booklet “IGLU 2021 Kompakt” with study results, effective reading promotion and implementation in school practice has been published.
IFS at NEPS annual meeting and master plan meeting
At the NEPS Annual General Meeting, Nele McElvany was elected Chair of the Network Committee and Michael Becker presented Stage 5.
2nd National Research Coordinator meeting for PIRLS 2026 in Copenhagen
Around 130 experts met in Copenhagen at the 2nd NRC meeting to discuss the development of test materials for the new PIRLS 2026 study.