The research workshop aims to guide and coordinate practical school and teaching research. One such approach is action research, which has been further developed into the Oldenburg concept of team research. Research teams made up of students and participating teachers investigate practical issues at schools in the region. The research workshop supports teachers and students in becoming reflective practitioners. It provides a forum for exchanging experiences and opinions.

Research projects supported by the Research Workshop School & Teacher Education promote win-win situations for school and university:

School
Teachers experience an expansion of their action and problem-solving skills through their research. This contributes to academic professionalism. This benefits - directly and indirectly - school development. The research workshop works closely with existing institutions (e.g. school reform centre).

University
The research workshop is committed to the concept of research-based learning. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and gain experience with research-based learning. This promotes qualification for "study as an academic appointment" as well as for later professional practice.

Overall, the research workshop has a mediating function: the aim is to initiate and intensify a dialogue between university and school, teachers and students, professional practitioners and university lecturers. Issues raised by students and academics and the concerns of schools are brought together.