Activities and news from the Scientific Area of Expertise (WKF) "Research on Education and Schooling"

Under the umbrella of the Scientific Area of Expertise (WKF) "Research on Education and Schooling", its members carry out a variety of projects with partners from within and outside the WKF. News about the various activities resulting from this work, such as project progress and completion, publications, events and lectures, can be found here.

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.

Publikationscover der Handreichung zu IGLU 2021 Kompakt

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.

Nele McElvany, Alyssa Grecu and Michael Becker at the NEPS Masterplan Meeting in Bamberg

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.

Foto des Koordinationstreffens für die die IGLU-Studie 2026

Tuesdays for Education on February 13 on gender differences

Boys perceive lessons as less motivating – gender differences in reading skills persist.

Foto von einer Grundschülerin und einem Grundschüler im Unterricht

SWR2 Wissen – Discussion round on "Repeating class" with Dr. Paul Fabian

Dr. Paul Fabian in a radio interview on SWR2 Wissen on the topic "Repeating class – why the 'lap of honour' is of little use".

Porträtfoto von Dr. Paul Fabian

SPIEGEL interview: „New school, poor grades – is that necessary?”

Transitions: Prof. Silvia-Iris Beutel advises individual support and transparent communication between parents, teachers, and pupils.

Porträtfoto von Prof. Dr. Silvia-Iris Beutel

1st volume of the "Jahrbuch Demokratiepädagogik & Demokratiebildung" published

The volume, edited by Prof Dr Silvia-Iris Beutel and Dr Christiane Ruberg, deals with the topic of "Ungewissheit als Erfahrung in der Demokratie"

Cover des 1. Bandes "Jahrbuch Demokratiepädagogik & Demokratiebildung"

Expertise: „Zeitgemäße Prüfungskultur im Kontext digitaler Transformation“

Prof. Dr Silvia-Iris Beutel and Dr Christiane Ruberg provide an overview of the discourse & the state of research on contemporary examination culture.

Weißer Schriftzug „Zeitgemäße Prüfungskultur im Kontext digitaler Transformation“ auf blauen Grund

Justine Stang-Rabrig accepted into the Young Academy with her "FOCUS" project

The Young Academy of TU Dortmund University is funding the study "FOCUS" on the effects of Stereotype Threat by Justine Stang-Rabrig.

Porträtfoto von Dr. Justine Stang-Rabrig