Research Team
Prof. Dr. Ute Massler Project Leader, University of Education, Weingarten, Germany
Ute Massler is a professor of foreign language methodology. Her research focuses on (CLIL)/multilingualism, computer-assisted language learning (CALL), the use of gamification in foreign language teaching and learning, the promotion of reading fluency and the use of Virtual Exchanges in teacher training. She has been involved in numerous EU projects as a leader and partner. The design-based research approach was used in several of her research projects.
Prof. Dr. Claudia Bergmüller-Hauptmann, University of Education, Weingarten, Germany
Claudia Bergmüller-Hauptmann is Professor for Educational Science with a specialisation in school theory and historical educational research at the University of Education Weingarten. Her areas of research include qualitative-reconstructive school and teaching research, evaluation, school theory, school history, teacher professionalisation, education for sustainable development and global (citizenship) education.
Prof. Dr. Fabian Pettig, Associate Professor, University of Graz, Austria
Fabian Pettig is a professor for geography education and economic education working at the intersection of educational science, geography and socioeconomics. His main research interest revolves around transformative environmental and sustainability education in schools and its implications for teacher education. He is concerned with philosophical and political issues and concerns of what it means to ‘teach sustainability’ and conduct research on emancipatory and participatory learning environments.
Dr. Cristina Sylla, Principal Researcher, University of Minho, Portugal
Cristina Sylla is a Principal researcher at the Research Centre on Child Studies, at the University of Minho (Portugal). Her research focuses on the design, development and evaluation of innovative pedagogical materials. She is particularly interested in the intersection of traditional games, playful activities and new interactive technological solutions such as Digital Manipulatives or Tangible User Interfaces. more about her work here: https://mobeybou.com
Prof. Dr. Sandra Palhares, University of Minho, Portugal
Sandra Palhares is Assistant Professor and member of the Research Center on Child Studies (CIEC). Her research focus on artistic education, in Visual Arts, particularly on the recent paradigm shifts in approaches and strategies of formal, informal and non-formal education, teacher training, promoting access to arts, culture and heritage. She has consultant in projects of teacher training. She is director of the master course in Teaching Visual Arts in the 3rd Cycle of Basic and Secondary Education (2024).
Dr. Diana Pereira, Research Centre on Child Studies, University of Minho Portugal
Diana Pereira is a Doctoral Researcher at the Research Centre on Child Studies, University of Minho. She holds a PhD in Educational Sciences - Curricular Development (2016), from the University of Minho and Malardalen University, Sweden. She completed her Postdoctoral Studies in Educational Sciences in 2019. Her research interests are Assessment, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Teacher Education.
Dr. Eva Lopes, Research Centre on Child Studies, University of Minho Portugal
Eva Lopes is a doctoral research at the Research Centre on Child Studies, University of Minho. Her research areas are Assessment, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Teacher Education and professionalism.
Dr. Orlanda Tavares Research Centre on Child Studies University of Minho Portugal
Orlanda Tavares is a Doctoral researcher at the Research Centre on Child Studies (CIEC) at the Institute of Education, University of Minho. She completed her PhD in Educational Sciences in 2011. Her research interests cover a broad spectrum of topics related to education, such as education policies, access to higher education, social equity, academic achievement, international student mobility, employability and quality assurance.
Dr. Kerstin Hansson, Senior Lecturer in Pedagogy, Department of Pedagogy, Linnaeus University, Sweden
Kerstin Hansson main research areas are Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice in Teacher Education; simulation training in Teacher Education; Cooperation between Schools and University in Teacher Education; Internationalization in Teacher Education.
Moritz Wagner, University of Education, Weingarten, Germany
Moritz Wagner is a PhD student at University of Education Weingarten, specializing in English didactics with a research focus on CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and Maker Education. He holds a master's degree in Biology and English Education and has teaching experience both in Germany and internationally. In addition to his research, he has interest and experience in virtual exchange projects, particularly regarding the importance and impact of teachers' intercultural competence in multicultural learning environments.
Philip Wilfinger, University of Graz, Austria
Philip Wilfinger, is a PhD researcher for geography education and economic education, working at the intersection of educational science, geography and socioeconomics. His main research interests revolve around transformative sustainability education, ecological economics, environmental ethics and climate politics. He has a broad interdisciplinary background and loves to work transdisciplinary as well as policy-oriented towards a better world for all.
Emelie Hidar, University of Education, Weingarten, Germany
