Delegation Visit to Norway and Poland for Universities of Education with the Focus on Heterogenity and Participation As a Basis for Democracy

Delegation Visit to Norway and Poland for Universities of Education with the Focus on Heterogenity and Participation as a Basis for Democracy

Oslo & Kristiansand, Norway · Cracow, Poland·September 29 – October 04, 2019 2 DISCOVER EXCELLENCE – MADE IN GERMANY

Baden-Württemberg – The German Southwest

ECONOMY Baden-Württemberg, with a population of about 10.9 million, is one of the most important economic centres in Europe. Moreover, its outstanding infrastructure makes it an ideal gateway to the markets of the European Union. At 511 billion Euros in 2018, its GDP is one of the highest in Europe, it is for example higher than Belgium, Sweden or Austria. In addition to internationally renowned global players such as Daimler, Bosch, SAP, GFT Technologies and Porsche, it is mainly small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of our economy. In 2018, the gross domestic product generated by Baden-Württemberg companies amounted to 511 billion euros, higher than Belgium, Sweden or Austria.

RESEARCH, INNOVATION & HIGHER EDUCATION Baden-Württemberg is the EU’s top region for innovation. When it comes to its research expenditure, amounting to 5.6 per cent of GDP (2017), Baden- Württemberg also occupies a leading position in Europe. The innovativeness of business and industry is supplemented by a dense network of universities, research institutions and transfer agencies. Many leading German institutions such as the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft or the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft have substantially more facilities in Baden-Württemberg than in any other state in Germany. Baden- Württemberg has an excellent and Germany’s most diverse landscape of higher education and research. There are more than 70 universities and over 100 non- university research institutions in the southwest. Teaching and research are conducted on the very highest level. Its outstanding academic performance is reflected in numerous rankings. Baden-Württemberg’s universities offer internationally accredited degree programmes – with several hundreds being conducted in English. www.baden-wuerttemberg.de UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG 3 4 UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

The Universities of Education in Baden-Württemberg – Institutions Specializing in the Educational Sciences

THE UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION – A FORWARD-LOOKING CONCEPT Baden-Württemberg is the only federal state in Germany which has a type of university that specializes in educational sciences: the six Universities of Education (in German: Pädagogische Hochschulen / PH) in Freiburg, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Ludwigsburg, Schwäbisch Gmünd and Weingarten. When in the other federal states of Germany teacher training was integrated into the universities in the 1970s and 1980s, Baden-Württemberg retained the Universities of Education, so that these were able to strengthen their profiles in educational, teaching and learning research. The courses that are offered at the Universities of Education aim to promote the academic professionalization of the whole range of educational professions. On the one hand, they are responsible for the academic qualiﬁ cation of the teachers of tomorrow and in particular have become high-powered centres of teaching and research in the field of teaching pedagogy. On the other hand, they offer numerous Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in educational sciences, for example in areas of childhood pedagogy, cultural and health education, interculturality and multilingualism, German as a second and foreign language, media studies, educational leadership and environmental education. UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG 5

RESEARCH The Universities of Education are characterized by intensive activities in basic research and focus on educational science, and applied research that is related to education in a wide range of disciplines. This includes, for example, empirical teaching / learning research; institution-related educational research; classroom research, and research into professionalization.

Research is carried out at the Universities of Education at a national and international level and in cooperation with other universities and research institutions. For this purpose, every year several million euros of external funding are raised by the Universities of Education. External funding sources are the German Research Foundation (DFG), the European Research Council (ERC) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to name but a few.

ADVANCEMENT OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS Universities of Education are entitled to grant degrees at both the doctoral and postdoctoral level. Therefore, they bear a great responsibility in the advancement of young researchers in the ﬁ elds of educational science and teaching pedagogy. The relevant discipline-based, interdisciplinary and, in some cases, inter-university research seminars at the Universities of Education provide numerous doctoral students and young postdoctoral researchers with an outstanding environment for academic exchange. A special feature is the Graduate Academy called graph, which is shared by the six Universities of Education. Their annual summer and winter schools are in demand throughout the region and are furthermore popular with young researchers from universities further away. Students have the opportunity to “learn by doing research” and to participate in various research projects at an early stage. 6 UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

COURSES OF STUDY

The courses of study offered at the Universities of Education promote professionalization throughout the entire range of educational professions, thus providing the qualification for educational professions in all areas of society and for all age groups. The academic content is geared to the rigorous requirements of the subsequent fields of work. Here, questions of upbringing and education are closely linked with teaching pedagogy, subject science, and also everyday practice in schools. One of the core strengths of the Universities of Education lies in this interlinking of practice with in-depth subject knowledge. Practical experience is integrated in the course of studies from the first semester onwards. The courses of study offered range from studying for the teaching profession at primary schools, secondary schools (Level I), vocational schools, and special needs education. The Universities of Education are integrated in studies for the teaching profession at grammar schools by means of cooperation agreements with the universities. In the case of qualifi cation for the teaching profession in vocational schools – offered at fi ve Universities of Education in cooperation with the Universities of Applied Sciences – there is in each case a variety of different foci, for example Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Energy Technology or Production Technology. Studying special needs education, which is offered at two Universities of Education, is geared to the requirements of the upbringing and education of children, young people and young adults with a need for special education, counselling and support. This also includes learning about effective cooperation and inclusion processes. In addition, two Universities of Education offer the European teaching certifi cate for primary schools and three offer the European certifi cate for secondary schools (Level I). These are the only undergraduate courses of studies anywhere in Germany for bilingual teaching and learning, attracting students interested in the programme from all over the country. The course of studies qualifi es students to teach a subject bilingually, in English or French. In addition, the Universities of Education offer a comprehensive range of courses in educational science for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes dealing with out-of-school activities. In this area each University of Education has its own priorities and its own profile. UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG 7

FURTHER EDUCATION

All six Universities of Education offer an excellent range of advanced scientific education, in particular in the field of further and in-service training. Some of these are provided by the universities own institutes, associated academies or further training centres. These range from in-house further training to advanced courses of study where a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can be obtained.

INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS

All the Universities of Education cultivate intensive research and teaching contacts with numerous partner universities in Europe and around the world. There is a lively exchange between students and teachers, which is coordinated by the International Office of each university. The numerous established international research projects also include EU projects that are coordinated by the Universities of Education, or in which they participate as partners. Detailed information about the various Universities of Education can also be found at the shared Internet portal www.ph-bw.de 10 PARTICIPANTS

Heidelberg University of Education Prof. Dr. Friedrich Gervé

Phone +49 6221 477-247 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-heidelberg.de

Director of the Institute for General Studies in Primary Education

Personal Teacher for primary schools, Professor for general studies in primary profile: education and Head of Institute, Focal points in teacher education, research main focus and development: Didactics of general studies in primary education (integrating science and social studies) / Developing, testing and evaluation of teaching materials, especially in settings including digital media concidering world-exploring learning in concepts of open classroom education / In- clusion as individual, collaborativ and common learning / Lesson studie / Development of program of studies

Institution and • Teaching and interdisciplinary research in General Studies for Primary department Teacher Education profile • Collaborative integration of the related disciplines Science of Household and Health, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Geography, History and Political Science • Organizing, developing and evaluating study • Participation and Inputs for social responsibility as part of general studies (ÜSB) in teacher education at the University of Education in Heidelberg.

Purpose of Democratic education currently becomes increasingly important as well as participation an active communication about democracy and collaboration in political education in Europe. There are different political development processes in the societies of Europe and there are different meanings about political and democratic education already in the primary school, so it is significantly comparing concepts, curricula, experiences and research in primary teacher education at the university as well as in praxis of primary schools and look for potentials of international collaboration in this fields of activities. PARTICIPANTS 11

Heidelberg University of Education Prof. Dr. Vera Heyl

Phone +49 6221 477-166 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-heidelberg.de

Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Teaching and Further Training

Personal Research foci: Life-span development of individuals with blindness and profile: visual impairment; Attitudes towards inclusion; Teacher competencies in main focus dealing with heterogeneity.

Institution and The Heidelberg University of Education is designed to train and qualify department prospective teachers for a wide range of teaching careers in elementary, profile secondary and special needs education. The course of studies at the University of Education is completed with a final State Examination (till 2015) respectively Bachelor of Arts (from 2015/2016) and Master of Education (from 2018/2019). The University of Education also offers training to other types of educators, including cooperative bachelor and master degree programs in pedagogy for engineers to attain a qualification for teaching in vocational schools. Further programs include Early Childhood Education (B.A.), Health Promotion (B.A.), Educational Sciences (M. A.), E-Learning and Media Education (M.A.) as well as Engineering Education (M.Sc.). Approx. 300 permanent instructors teach more than 4,700 students at the University, where (teacher) training includes basic education and pedagogy, subject-based knowledge and subject-specific teaching skills. Instruction at the University of Education is, from the very beginning, strongly linked with practice. Various scientific and cultural projects, in-service training programs for educators, cooperation with universities abroad and with various institutions in the region complete the profile of the University.

Purpose of • Learn about education for democracy in two rather different participation European countries • Teacher training in two rather different European countries • Exchange, networking and cooperation 12 PARTICIPANTS

Karlsruhe University of Education Julia Friedl

Phone +49 721 925-4224 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-karlsruhe.de

Associate Director of the International Office

Personal International placements, bilateral partnerships profile: main focus

Institution and Karlsruhe University of Education specializes in educational processes in department various institutional, social and cultural contexts. With around 3,700 students profile and 180 full-time researchers and lecturers as well as 90 administrative staff, Karlsruhe University of Education seeks to attain the highest of quality standards. The International Office of Karlsruhe University of Education actively encourages the cultivation, deepening and expansion of our partnerships in order to allow our university community to get in contact with other cultures and native speakers. In this sense the International Ofﬁ ce is the interface between members of the teaching staff, administrative staff and students and their counterparts in other countries; we encourage, facilitate and support mobility and other forms of internationalization throughout the institution.

Purpose of • New partnerships participation • Contacts for international placements • Networking • New perspectives on teacher training PARTICIPANTS 13

Karlsruhe University of Education Prof. Dr. Christian Gleser

Phone +49 721 925-4012 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-karlsruhe.de

Prorector of Study and Teaching of the University of Education Karlsruhe

Personal • Communication between teachers and parents in primary school profile: • Interaction between teachers and primary school pupils main focus • Assessment of performance in primary school • School improvement

Institution and Karlsruhe University of Education was established in its present form in department 1962. Attended by 3,700 students and 180 researchers, the University provides profile a high standard in research and teaching in the field of education, with a focus on subject and age-group specific teaching and learning methodology as well as on educational processes in social, cultural and institutional contexts. The University offers a teacher training programme for primary and lower-secondary school, including the “Europalehramt” (bilingual teaching) programme, which qualifies teachers to teach other specialist subjects in either French or English. In addition to the teacher training programmes, the University offers B.A. and M.A. programmes in the ﬁ eld of education as well as the possibility to carry out doctoral and post-doctoral research. The department I work is the Institut for school and educational development in primary and secondary schools. The staff of the institute are three Professors, five Academic Memembers, one Secretary and some Students as tutorship.

Purpose of • Installation of an digital exchange between students about the regional participation studies and basic sciences in primary schools • Exchange about the communication between teachers, parents and pupils in primary schools • Exchange about the methods of the assessments in primary schools 14 PARTICIPANTS

Ludwigsburg University of Education Prof. Dr. Silvija Markic

Phone +49 7141 140-762 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-ludwigsburg.de

Professor of Chemistry / Primary Science

Personal Professor for primary science education; major chemistry; profile: finished her teacher training program for grammar school main focus teacher of chemistry and mathematics; research interests include science teachers’ beliefs and pedagogical content knowledge, linguistic heterogeneity and diversity in chemistry and science education, cooperative learning and alternative teaching methods; digital media in university teacher training

Institution and LUE is a modern center of competency for educational sciences in four department closely related disciplines: school education, extracurricular children’s and profile youth education, adult /further education and education in cultural and social areas. The main research focuses on scholastic and extra-curricular education processes of all age groups with a strong emphasis on subject pedagogy and research on educational science. The Office of Research Development and Funding offers support researchers e.g in matters of financing research projects and research methodical approaches. The chemistry department has different research foci; starting from pure chemistry (mainly physical chemistry) to research on heterogeneity and diversity in science classes. We are focusing on curriculum development based on new alternative teaching methods. In our research as well in teaching we support the development of science student teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (e.g. using flipped classroom, blended learning in general).

Purpose of • Networking participation • International cooperation • Development of first ideas for EU Projects (including also other countries possible) • Joint projects and publications PARTICIPANTS 15

University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd Prof. Dr. Helmar Schöne

Phone +49 7171 983-260 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-gmuend.de

Professor of Political Science, Vice Dean of one of the University’s colleges, Social Sciences

Personal Professor for Political Science and Civic Education. He was a Fulbright profile: visiting scholar at the University of Iowa and a visiting professor at Grand main focus Valley State University, Michigan. From 2013 until 2016 he served as a vice president of the University. His research focuses on Germany’s political system and on civic education issues. In his teaching he covers a wide variety of different subjects; he has taught classes like “Youth and Politics”, “European Integration and Governance in the EU”, “Introduction into Political Science”, Democracy and Political Participation”

Institution and The University of Education Schwaebisch Gmuend offers a wide range department of higher education programmes with a focus on Education, Health, and profile Cultural Diversity. Our teacher training students specialize in subjects as German Language & Literature, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, Geography, History, Sociology, Political Science, Technology, Food & Nutrition. Strong research areas in this context: • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education • Early language and literacy development and disorders • Bilingual language learning in preschools and primary schools We work closely with more than 40 partner universities worldwide.

Purpose of • Initiation of contacts participation • Exchange about teacher training especially in the elementary school sector 16 PARTICIPANTS

University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd Prof. Dr. Claudia Vorst

Phone +49 7171 983346 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-gmuend.de

President of the University of Education Schwäbisch-Gmünd

Personal • History, theory and practice of teaching German literature profile: • Development of visual literacy in children and adults main focus • Children’s and adolescents’ literature • Professionalisation of primary school teachers and nursery school educators in dealing with literature and media (e. g. children’s film or reading and literature applications for handheld devices) • Aesthetic and experiential learning and teaching

Purpose of • Initiation of contacts participation • Exchange about teacher training especially in the elementary school sector PARTICIPANTS 17

University of Education Weingarten Prof. Dr. Bernd Reinhoffer

Phone +49 751 501-8242 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-weingarten.de

Vice Director of the University of Education Weingarten

Personal Prof. Dr. Bernd Reinhoffer leads the Department Elementary Science and profile: Social Studies in Primary School and is Head of the Lernwerkstatt Primary main focus School Center. His research is currently focused on the longitudinal analysis of teaching competencies from the beginning until the end of teacher training and play in preschool and in primary school. He is a coach for Jeux Dramatiques (Ausdrucksspiele aus dem Erleben). He also works with teachers to design and evaluate training programs in formal learning contexts. Bernd Reinhoffer has (co) authored over 110 scientiﬁ c publications in journals and books. He is a member of the Center of Primary and Elementary Education at the University of Education Weingarten, of GDSU and DGfE, AEPF and Grundschulforschung.

Purpose of I’m interested in the concept of democracy in primary education. If democracy participation is a social activity as well as a life style, how can we “live” democracy in school? Perhaps by playing with children, sharing rituals and norms? Perhaps we should introduce techniques such as Jeux Dramatiques, Klassenrat, Bildungs- und Lerngeschichten? I look forward to learning from the international experience of others as well as the active exchange and discussion of ideas regarding research. 18 PARTICIPANTS

University of Education Weingarten Prof. Dr. Stefanie Schnebel

Phone +49 751 501-8352 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-weingarten.de

Full Professor of Educational Science

Personal Research on Learning and instruction in primary education. Main Focus: profile: Additional guidance, social and emotional support, values in primary main focus education. Teacher education: main focus on mentoring and coaching and on professional development concerning counselling competencies; ethos in teacher education and school development.

Institution and At the University of Education Weingarten some 3,500 young men and department women study on the historical campus instructed by 50 professors and profile around 100 teaching staff. The majority of students attend undergraduate courses in Education which are divided into degree programs for Primary and Secondary School Education. Additionally, undergraduate courses in Pre-Primary Education and Media and Education Management as well as graduate studies in Educational Science, School Development, Alphabetization and Basic Education and Vocational School Education are offered. Internships and other projects enable students to apply and integrate their academic knowledge through practical experience both at home and abroad. The University of Education has flourishing international partnerships with more than 35 universities. This is to promote the collaboration and the exchange of scholars, students and ideas.

Purpose of Collaboration in research on values and ethos in primary school: participation development of an intervention study in primary classes to strengthen social and personal competencies of children concering participation, care and democratic values as well as intercultural and interreligious understanding; Collaboration in research on teacher education: development of an intervention study with focus on developing beliefs and teaching competencies concerning value orientation in instructional designs. PARTICIPANTS 19

Universities of Education Baden-Württemberg Ulrike Steiger

Phone +49 7141 140324 Email [email protected] Web www.ph-ludwigsburg.de/eu_forsch

EU Liaison Officer at the EU Research Office

Personal Romance and Hispanic Philology and Educational Sciences profile: • EU project manager in a vocational training institution main focus • French and Spanish teacher in adult education • EU liasison ofﬁ cer at the Universtities of Education in Baden-Württemberg

Institution and • Support for all members of the Universities of Education in EU project department planning, proposal writing and in project management profile • Identification, publication and dissemination of adequate EU funding schemes • Supporting partner search activites • Implementation of workshops on EU funding and EU project management • Administration of supporting funds for EU proposal writing • Lobbying for better EU funding opportunities in education • Representation of the Universities of Education in national and European working groups and committees on EU funding

Purpose of Support future EU project cooperations with partners in participation Norway and Poland 20 ORGANISATION

Baden-Württemberg International Laura Busch

Phone +49 711 22787-937 Email [email protected] Web www.bw-i.de

Project Manager, Department of Science, Research and the Arts

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