Press releases of Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF)

In the area of Difference and Inclusion, researchers examine processes of differentiation and develop approaches to overcoming disadvantage. Educational institutions receive support in implementing inclusive concepts and managing diversity. At the same time, findings are incorporated into teacher training on inclusion and diversity sensitivity. Students learn to engage reflectively with heterogeneity and inequalities in educational settings.

In the DaF-L project, for example, researchers developed a digital reading test for inclusive primary schools that directly supports teachers with supplementary materials. The project Education for Inclusive Concepts of Belonging in the German-Danish Border Region examines how a sense of belonging is formed and understood in German and Danish schools in the border region. The early-career research group Gender 3.0 in Schools examines the needs and opportunities arising from the introduction of the “diverse” gender identity in schools to ensure the inclusion and equal educational participation of gender-diverse students.

Researchers in the Violence and Discrimination focus area analyze the causes, manifestations, and effects of discrimination and violence. In practice, this involves supporting the development of prevention strategies and professional development programs for education professionals. For prospective teachers in their degree programs, this research ensures that reflection on discriminatory structures and forms of violence in educational contexts is included in the curriculum.

As part of the BMBFSFS-funded early-career research group Becoming a Reference Person in Schools for Handling Cases of Child Abuse (RPSKM), a training course has been developed for all individuals working in schools. The early-career research group Continuities and Reconfigurations of Institutional Racism in Schools examines the conditions, mechanisms, and forms of institutional racism in schools.

A key component of the research is the continued development of the training, further training and continuing professional development (Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildung) of teachers. The focus here is on quality improvement in educational institutions and the teaching of scientifically grounded instructional design, assessment, and pedagogical professionalism.

As part of the EuViS project, a swimming instruction app was developed to support teachers in planning individualized swimming lessons.

The Mediality and Digitality focus area examines the changes brought about by digital media, new forms of learning, and technological developments in society and educational processes. In practice, educational institutions are supported in developing digital educational concepts, and digital learning offerings are evaluated. Students are prepared for the realities of digital education through the development of media literacy and an understanding of AI.

The AIEduLab focuses on integrating AI media education into teacher training degree programs in a practice-oriented manner. The BIBEKI project investigates the extent to which the increased use of generative artificial intelligence reduces or exacerbates educational disparities.