For some, “cultural diversity at school” is synonymous with hotspot schools. Psychologist Dr. Miriam Schwarzenthal does not share this view. She... more
Hatred and harassment threaten peaceful coexistence in our society. Not just on the internet, but in the analogue world, too. They are expressions of... more
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam Since mid-March educational institutions have been closed, with schoolchildren and students at home. Virtually overnight, digital learning suddenly... more
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam Home office for the adults, boredom for children and adolescents at home? Digitalization in education now seems more important than ever. But to what... more
As every pedagogue knows, people learn better when they are interested. But why is that so? And can this insight be utilized to guide children on... more
When you ask e-commerce giant Amazon’s virtual assistant about its intelligence, you will hear, “Yes, I think, therefore I am.” Alexa has learned... more
Over a period of 18 months, Rebecca Lazarides and Charlott Rubach surveyed more than 1,000 students at 14 secondary schools in Berlin. The study... more
Too many new university students and not enough apprentices - Germany is facing an “academization mania,” says philosopher Julian Nida-Rümelin. The... more
Since before the PISA tests, we have known that children’s educational success depends – among others – on their social and cultural background. But... more
