There are different perspectives. We research collaboratively.
In our network, researchers who are experts both in subject-matter teaching and learning research and the natural, cultural or social sciences, the arts or physical education, meet on equal terms with researchers who are experts in educational science, psychology or sociology.
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Alexander Renkl (KeBU speaker)
Faculty of Economics and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Psychology
University of Freiburg
- Cognitive learning processes
Example-based learning
learning by reflective writing
Prof. Dr. Timo Leuders (KeBU speaker)
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute for Mathematics Education
University of Education Freiburg
Meaningful mathematics learning
Modelling mathematical competences
Subject-related competence acquisition in teacher education

Prof. Dr. Matthias Nückles (Co-speaker)
Faculty of Economics and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Educational Science
University of Freiburg
Expert-lay-communication and tutoring
Self-regulated learning through writing
Cognitive learning strategies and learning processes
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Katharina Loibl (Co-speaker)
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Educational Science
University of Education Freiburg
Instructional models and cognitive learning processes
- learning from errors
Diagnostic competence
Management

Dr. Michael Wiedmann
University of Education Freiburg
University of Education Freiburg
Prorectorate Research
Kunzenweg 21
79117 Freiburg
E-mail: michael.wiedmann[atnospam]ph-freiburg.de
KeBU members
Prof. Dr. Uwe Bittlingmayer
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Sociology
University of Education Freiburg
Educational research on inequality
- Functional illiteracy
- Development and evaluation of extracurricular skills development programs
Prof. Dr. Georg Brunner
Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences, Institute of Music
University of Education Freiburg
Didactic principles and development of teaching models / teaching research
Sociology of music (e.g. youth cultures, right-wing rock, fan chants)
Bavarian music history
Prof. Dr. Thomas Martin Buck
Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences, Institute of Politics and Historical Studies
University of Education Freiburg
Epoch-specific historical learning
Middle Ages and Modernity (Medieval Didactics)
Text and Edition Studies
Prof. Dr. Tim Freytag
Education and social inequalities
spatial education research
Geography of knowledge
Prof. Dr. Bettina Fritzsche
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Educational Science
University of Education Freiburg
Reconstructive and comparative educational research
Ethnography and videography of pedagogical practices
Heterogeneity and inequality

Prof. Dr. Petra Gretsch
Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences, Institute for German Language and Literature
University of Education Freiburg
Visualizations of language and linguistic structures
Development of conceptual/medial writing
(Multi-) language education in day care facilities and schools
Prof. Dr. Lars Holzäpfel
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute for Mathematical Education
University of Education Freiburg
Meaningful mathematics learning
- Cognitive activation in mathematics education
Learning strategy use in writing

Prof. Dr. Susanne Koerber
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Psychology
University of Education Freiburg
Scientific thinking
Social Cognition and Theory of Mind
Curiosity
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Köpfer
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Educational Science
University of Education Freiburg
Inclusive school and classroom research
Learning spaces & barriers to learning
Reconstructive research on inclusion and differences
Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kotthoff
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Educational Science
University of Education Freiburg
Educational system comparisons
Effectiveness studies on the implementation of “new” steering instruments in the education system
European education policy
Prof. Dr. Josef Künsting
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Psychology
University of Education Freiburg
Self-regulated learning and instructional support
Motivational-affective characteristics and teaching-learning processes
Classroom research / Teacher research
Prof. Dr. Katja Maaß
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute for Mathematical Education
University of Education Freiburg
Mathematical modelling and real-world connections in mathematics education
Epistomological beliefs of teachers and students
International cooperation in teacher professionalization
Prof. Dr. Silke Mikelskis-Seifert
University of Education Freiburg
Quality development and professionalization of teachers
Modelling of competences in the field of physical working methods
Physics education research
Prof. Dr. Christoph Mischo
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Psychology
University of Education Freiburg
Early childhood education professionalization research
Subjective theories of teachers
Classroom research

Prof. Dr. Isabelle Mordellet-Roggenbuck
Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences, Institute for Romance Studies
University of Education Freiburg
Multilingual foreign language acquisition, multilingual didactics
Intercomprehensive teaching and learning methods in foreign language teaching
Combination of linguistics and foreign language didactics
Prof. Dr. Josef Nerb
Social, cognitive, emotional and motivational processes of learning and teaching
Competence diagnostics in the field of natural sciences
Education for sustainable development
Prof. Dr. Rolf Plötzner
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Psychology
University of Education Freiburg
Learning Strategies
Learning with animations
Self-regulated learning with multimedia
Prof. Dr. Werner Rieß
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute of Biology and its Didactics
University of Education Freiburg
Education for sustainable development
Supporting the development of systemic thinking
Biology education research
Prof. Dr. Wolfram Rollett
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Educational Sciences
University of Education Freiburg
School development processes / all-day school research
Cognitive and motivational modelling of learning processes
Effort avoidance motivation
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Katja Scharenberg
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Sociology
University of Education Freiburg
Inclusion and heterogeneity
Educational pathways and transitions
- Differential learning and development millieus in the school context
Prof. Dr. Albert Scherr
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Sociology
University of Education Freiburg
Qualitative educational research
Social inequality and discrimination in school and out-of-school education
Social work as an educational actor
Prof. Dr. Ulrike Spörhase
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute of Biology and its Didactics
University of Education Freiburg
Biology education
Diagnostic competence and tutoring
Health education in school and out-of-school settings
Prof. Dr. Markus Wirtz
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Institute of Psychology
University of Education Freiburg
Competence modelling and competence assessment
Development and validation of IRT-based assessment methods
Application of statistical and psychometric models in evaluation studies
Prof. Dr. Gerald Wittmann
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute for Mathematical Education
University of Education Freiburg
Mathematical thinking of students
Individualized learning in mathematics lessons
Early mathematical education

Prof. Dr. Jörg Wittwer
Faculty of Economics and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Educational Science
University of Freiburg
Metacomprehension
Effectiveness of 1-on-1 tutoring
Science Communication
Learning and autism