Dissertation Project

Investigating the relationship between prior knowledge, aim orientation and lab course achievement

Summary

Curriculum Vitae

• Since 01/2015
  Ph. D. at the Faculty of Chemistry (Chemistry Education), University of Duisburg-Essen

• 12/2014
  First State Examination for Teaching Chemistry and English in Secondary Schools, University of Duisburg-Essen

• 06/2013 - 12/2014
  Student Assistant at the Faculty of Educational Sciences (General Psychology), University of Duisburg-Essen

• 11/2012 - 08/2014
  Student Assistant at the Faculty of Chemistry (Chemistry Education), University of Duisburg-Essen

• 10/2009 - 12/2014
  Studies for Teaching Chemistry and English in Secondary Schools, University of Duisburg-Essen

• 07/2009
  Abitur (German University Entrance Qualification / A Levels / High School Diploma), Max-Planck-Gymnasium in Duisburg

Publications

For whole list of publications (incl. German publications), please click here

Elert, Thomas & Walpuski, Maik (2016). The relationship between prior knowledge, aim orientation and course success in the undergraduate chemistry lab. In I. Eilks, S. Markic & B. Ralle  (eds.), Science Education Research and Practical Work: A collection of invited papers inspired by the 23rd Symposium on Chemistry held at the TU Dortmund University, May 26-28, 2016. (p. 309-314). Aachen: Shaker Verlag.

Grants & Awards

• 10/2012 - 09/2013
  Scholarship Holder of the 'NRW- und Deutschlandstipendium' supported by Evonik Industries AG
   
• 10/2010 - 09/2011
  Scholarship Holder of the 'NRW- und Deutschlandstipendium' supported by Evonik Industries AG