Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Faculty of Humanities and Social Science - History of Education

Research

Research Profile

Historical-comparative research of education with focus on processes of diffusion and reception of educational knowledge and education policy models from the 19th to 20th century.

 

Topical Focus

  • Performance evaluation. Psychometry. Selection. Transition. School recommendation. Justice. Scientification. Scientific history of Pedagogy/Education-Psychology. Experts of Education.
  • Nation-State education and school. Constitution and Controlling of the educational system. Compulsory Education and Compulsory Military Service. Education of the Citizen. Teacher Training. Policy of Didactics. Education in Military.
  • Privatisation of Education. Erosion of the State.
  • Regional: Europe and Latin- and North America.

 

Current Projects 

Schule und Unterricht erforschen (ISS und Gymnasium) (HumboldtUniversität zu Berlin, MA Lehramt)

Finished Projects

Finished PhD project (2007-2012)

Nation-State education through orientation on reference societies: the reception of German models of teacher and military education in Chile (1883-1920)