Research Interests 

Studies on the relationship between the subject Chemistry and a general education. Developing conceptual methods for chemistry education and conducting empirical research on teacher-learner relationships.

Studies on the relationship between the subject Chemistry and a general education:

• Contours of a modern scientific general education in light of the curricular Delphi study in Chemistry
• Educational experience and learner development in the subject Chemistry
• Teaching Chemistry at primary schools, German Hauptschule and special schools as well as school with pupils that have (severe) learning difficulties
• Chemistry-related education at primary school level

Focus on the teaching and learning environments in science subjects – especially Chemistry

• Educational development of boys and girls in science subjects – especially Chemistry
• Using scientific models and accessing the microscopic world in Chemistry

Conceptual work for chemistry education:

• Development of curricular units for middle and high school Chemistry lessons and for use in science-orientated teaching at primary school level
• Extracurricular learning opportunities for primary school children with a focus on chemistry
• Internet-supported and multimedia learning environments for science subjects
• ParIS-Berlin:Partnership of Industry and Schools in Berlin
  

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