Science Education
Welcome to the department of Science Education
at the Leuphana University Lüneburg!
In order to make informed decisions in a world shaped by scientific and technological developments, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of scientific issues and the ability to apply scientific ways of thinking and working. Such basic scientific literacy can help to promote a culture of scientific thinking in which people use evidence-based arguments to draw informed conclusions and subsequently act in a reflective and responsible manner.
Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Simone Abels, we address the questions of how we can design scientific teaching/learning processes in such a way that all learners are optimally supported in acquiring basic scientific literacy and how we can qualify (prospective) teachers for this challenge. In line with current developments in society and science education, we focus in particular on the topics of diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and digitalization in both teaching and research within the framework of (third-party funded) projects and theses.
With our L3 - Leuphana Learning Workshop Lüneburg, we offer an extracurricular and inclusive learning environment where people from kindergarten to adulthood can learn through research.
Research and work focus
Our research and work focus is closely related to diversity and inclusion and contributes to the promotion of inclusive subject learning:
- Inclusive science teaching
- Research-based learning as an inclusive approach
- Learning workshop as an inclusive space for science learning
- Digital media as a gateway to inclusive science education
- Education for sustainable development as a context for inclusive subject learning
- Language-sensitive science education
- Gender-sensitive STEM education
- School development for inclusive science education
- (Video-based) professionalization of prospective teachers for inclusive science education
Networks & Cooperations
Joachim Herz Stiftung - "Research in Science Education"
NinU - Network Inclusive Science Education
TrICo - Community Schulentwicklung und Leadership
Science Rooms - Future Trends in Education
Zukunftswerkstatt Buchholz für den Landkreis Harburg
ZZL - Future Centre of Teacher Education / Quality Initiative in Teacher Training