Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

since August 2017
W1-Juniorprofessur of Geography Education at the Institute of Geography, University of Potsdam

April 2016 - July 2017
PostDoc at the Institute of Geography Education, University of Münster

April 2016
Defense of PhD thesis „Reflective Thinking in the Geography Classroom – an empirical study to determine students’ reflective thinking performance using weblogs in the context of Global Education.”

March 2011- April 2016
Research Assistant at the Institute of Geography Education, University of Münster

February 2009- February 2011
Teacher Training (German „Referendariat“)
Degree: „Zweites Staatsexamen für das Lehramt an Gymnasien“ (2. Teaching diploma, subjects: German and Geography)

October 2003- February 2009   
University of Bayreuth (Germany) and Macquarie University Sydney (Australia)
Degree: “Erstes Staatsexamen für das Lehramt an Gymnasien” (1. Teaching diploma, subjects: German and Geography)

Research interests

Education for sustainable development (ESD)

Reflective thinking in the geography classroom and in geographical Higher Education

Digital learning: Using Tablets, web 2.0 tools and virtual reality in the geography classroom and in geographical Higher Education

Intercultural learning

Using Reflectories (www.reflectories.de, www.reflectoires.eu) to facilitate systems thinking and assessment competencies

Qualitative and participatory research

Current Research projects

Creating a „safe space“ for young forced migrants - combining participatory research and participatory design to develop a technology service facilitating the resettlement process    

Student teachers’ reflection on sustainability - how to diagnose and foster student teachers’ reflective thinking on ESD in Higher Education   

Comprehending Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with Reflectories

Publications

Publications of Prof. Dr. Brendel

Conference presentations

Conference Papers of Prof. Dr. Brendel