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Vita

  • since 04/2016: Professor for Teacher Education and School Development
  • 10/2010 - 03/2016: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Technische Universität München
  • 05-07/2012: Guest Scientist at Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA (cooperation with Prof. Dr. Alicia Alonzo)
  • 10/2007 - 09/2010: Research Assistent, project "Cognitive Activation of Question and Task in Lower Track Schools", University of Tuebingen
  • 10/2007 - 09/2010: Research Assistent, project "Cognitive Activation of Question and Task in Lower Track Schools", University of Education Weingarten

Research Interests

  • Video-based Analysis of Teaching and Learning in Classroom
  • Video-based Teacher Education and Professional Development
  • Mandatory Testing and School Reform

Projects

  1. Praxisorientiertes Lernen an der Uni-Schule – der neue Weg der Leuphana Lehrkräftebildung
    (Project manager, academic)

    Project: Practical Project

  2. Wissenschaftsraum "Future Trends in Education. Schule transformieren durch Demokratiebildung und Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung - Future.Ed"
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    Project: Research

  3. TrICo Subprojekt: Community School Improvement and Leadership
    (Project manager, academic) , (Project manager, academic) , (Project manager, academic) , (Project staff) , (Project manager, academic) , (Project staff) , (Project staff) , (Project staff)

    Project: Transfer (R&D project)

  4. Modelling, Explaining, Enacting and Getting Feedback: How can the Acquisition of Core Practices in Teacher Education be Optimally Supported?
    (Co-Projectmanager, academic) , (Co-Projectmanager, academic) , (Project staff) , (Project staff)

    Project: Research

  5. DigiTaL - Subproject 02: Development of digital video-based learning environments for authentic simulation and collaborative reflection of core practices of teaching and coaching
    (Project manager, academic) , (Project staff) , (Project staff) , (Project staff)

    Project: Teaching

Publications

Books and anthologies

  1. Lern- und Leistungsaufgaben im Unterricht: Fächerübergreifende Kriterien zur Auswahl und Analyse
    Marc Kleinknecht (Editor) , Thorsten Bohl (Editor) , Uwe Maier (Editor) , Kerstin Metz (Editor) , 2013 Bad Heilbrunn , 223 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  2. Aufgabenkultur in der Schule: Eine vergleichende Analyse von Aufgaben und Lehrerhandeln im Hauptschul-, Realschul- und Gymnasialunterricht
    Thorsten Bohl (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Andrea Batzel-Kremer (Author) , Petra Richey (Author) , 2012 1 ed. Bad Heilbrunn , 122 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearchpeer-review

  3. Selbstbestimmung und Classroom-Management: Empirische Befunde und Entwicklungsstrategien zum guten Unterricht
    Thorsten Bohl (Author) , Katja Kansteiner-Schänzlin (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Britta Kohler (Author) , Anja Nold (Author) , 2010 1. Aufl. ed. Bad Heilbrunn , 264 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  4. Aufgabenkultur im Unterricht: Eine empirisch-didaktische Video- und Interviewstudie an Hauptschulen
    Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , 2010 1 ed. Baltmannsweiler , 277 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearchpeer-review

  5. Lernende in der Hauptschule: Ein Blick auf die Hauptschule nach PISA
    Thorsten Bohl (Editor) , Marc Kleinknecht (Editor) , Hans U. Grunder (Editor) , Claudia Pangh (Editor) , Albrecht Wacker (Editor) , Katja Kansteiner-Schänzlin (Editor) , Martin Weingardt (Editor) , 2003 Baltmannsweiler , 288 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

Journal contributions

  1. When theory becomes practice – potentials and constraints of simulation-based core practice trainings in teacher education
    Katharina Neuber (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , 31.03.2026 , in: Frontiers in Education, 11 , 14 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  2. Phasenübergänge reibungslos gestalten: Der erste eigenverantwortliche Unterricht ist für viele Studierende ein bedeutsamer Mo ment – emotional aufgeladen und fachlich anspruchsvoll. Die Fokussierung auf eine klar umgrenzte Kernpraktik hilft dabei, diesen Här tetest im ersten Schulpraktikum stressfrei und kompetent zu meistern.
    Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Klaus-Peter Hummes (Author) , 27.03.2026 , in: Pädagogik, 2026, 04 , p. 48-51 , 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  3. Universitätsschule: Win-Win-Win-Situationen schaffen!
    Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Katharina Neuber (Author) , Daniel Fischer (Author) , Alexander Gröschner (Author) , Klaus-Peter Nieschulz (Author) , 01.01.2026 , in: Pädagogische Führung, 2026, 02 , p. 67-70 , 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  4. Allein in einem Feld aus Kacheln: Herausforderungen für Lehrkräftefortbildner*innen bei der Konzeption und Durchführung von Online-Fortbildungen
    Nina Mulaimović (Author) , Christin Lucksnat (Author) , Eric Richter (Author) , Rebecca Lazarides (Author) , André Meyer (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Dirk Richter (Author) , 01.01.2024 , in: Empirische Pädagogik, 38, 4 , p. 484-501 , 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  5. What makes online professional development effective?: The effect of quality characteristics on teachers’ satisfaction and changes in their professional practices
    Meyer André (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Dirk Richter (Author) , 01.07.2023 , in: Computers & Education, 200 , 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

Contributions to collected editions/anthologies

  1. Kernpraktiken des Unterrichtens als Ansatz einer wissenschaftsbasierten und professionsorientierten Lehrkräftebildung.
    Katharina Müller (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , 01.10.2025 01 ed. , p. 343-362 , 19 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologiesContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  2. Schulentwicklung kooperativ gestalten: Eine wissenschaftliche Perspektive auf die (Grund-)Schule der Zukunft
    Lisa Hofmann (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Florian List (Author) , Ninja Müller (Author) , Hariet Schellig (Author) , Dennis Wohlfeil (Author) , 01.01.2025 Ebestorf , p. 141-147 , 7 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologiesContributions to collected editions/anthologiesTransfer

  3. Modelling, explaining, enacting and getting feedback: How can the acquisition of core practices in teacher education be optimally fostered?
    Matthias Nückles (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , 01.01.2024 Cambridge (MA) , p. 81-101 , 21 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologiesChapterResearch

  4. Analysis of Cognitively Activating Tasks in Vocational Education and Training of Nursing
    Miriam Schäfer (Author) , Bärbel Wesselborg (Author) , Ulrike Weyland (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , Wilhelm Koschel (Author) , Kristin Klar (Author) , 02.08.2023 , p. 214-223 , 10 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologiesArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  5. Dialogic interactions in higher vocational learning environments in mainland China: Evidence relating to the effectiveness of varied teaching strategies and students' learning engagement
    Yanmin Zhao (Author) , Marc Kleinknecht (Author) , James Ko (Author) , 27.06.2023 , p. 207-224 , 18 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologiesChapterResearchpeer-review

Press / Media

  1. Studie zu Krisenmanagement niedersächsischer Schulen bei den Unterrichtsausfällen im Januar 2026
    2 Media contributions

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  2. Kleinknecht zum Schulsystem: "Es kommt auf die Köpfe an"
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  3. Fachkräftemangel an Schulen
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  4. Schlafforschung trifft Bildungsforschung: Schule erst ab 9 Uhr und Gleitzeit für Schüler.
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  5. Millionenförderung für die Leuphana-Lehrerbildung
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

Prizes

  1. Junior Researcher Award for Paper in a Symposium Presentation
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    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointmentsResearch

  2. AAEC Award for Conference Paper of CITE 2019
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    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointmentsResearch

Courses

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