• Since 2014 Managing Director of the Centre for Teacher Training - Didactic Centre at the University of Oldenburg
• 2013 Appointment to the University of Paderborn, W3 - Didactics of Chemistry (declined)
• 2012 - 2014 Academic Counsellor at the University of Oldenburg, Didactics of Chemistry
• 2009 - 2012 Administration of the full professorship for chemistry didactics at the University of Oldenburg
• Since 2008 Foundation & co-ownership of the company "Survival Consult - Agency for Personnel Development"
• 2008 - 2009 Academic counsellor at the University of Oldenburg, Didactics of Chemistry
• 2007 - 2008 Research assistant at the Leibniz Institute of Educational Sciences and Mathematics at Kiel University
• 2005 - 2007 Research assistant at the University of Oldenburg, Didactics of Chemistry
• 2005 Second State Examination for grammar school teaching (secondary level I, II)
• 2003 - 2005 Traineeship at the State Teacher Training Centre in Rostock, subjects: Biology and Chemistry
• 2003 Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) at the Institute of Chemistry at the University of Rostock
• 1999 - 2003 Research assistant at the University of Rostock, didactics of chemistry
• 1999 First State Examination for the grammar school teaching profession
• 1994 - 1999 Studied the subjects of chemistry and biology at the University of Rostock to qualify as a grammar school teacher (secondary level I, II)

Editorship

• Bendick, C., Feldmann, H., Horstmeyer, J., von Meien, J., Michaelis, J., Nakamura, Y., Schmidt, B., Schünemann, C. (Eds.). 2020. networks: Magazine on successful educational network work of the Centres for Teacher Education and Schools of Education. Braunschweig. doi.org/10.24355/dbbs.084-202010221241-0.
• Selter, Chr., Hußmann, St., Hößle, C., Knipping, Chr., Lengnink, K. and Michaelis, J. (eds.). 2017. Diagnosis and support of heterogeneous learning groups: Theories, concepts and examples from STEM teacher education. Münster/New York: Waxmann.
• Fischer, A., Hößle, C., Jahnke-Klein, S., Kiper, H., Komorek, M., Michaelis, J., Niesel, V. and Sjuts, J. (eds.). 2014. diagnostics for effective learning. Hohengehren: Schneider.

Book contributions

• Fischer, A., Hößle, C., Krause, U.-M., Michaelis, J. and Niesel, V. 2017. Curricular interlocking and didactic-methodological design of subject-specific didactic and educational science training sequences to develop diagnostic competence. In Diagnosis and support of heterogeneous learning groups: Theories, concepts and examples from STEM teacher education, eds Selter, Chr., Hußmann, St., Hößle, C., Knipping, Chr., Lengnink, K. and Michaelis, J., 169-190. Münster/New York: Waxmann.
• Hößle, C., Hußmann, S., Michaelis, J., Niesel, V., and Nührenbörger, M. 2017. Didactic perspectives on the development of key knowledge for support-oriented diagnostics. In Diagnosis and support of heterogeneous learning groups: Theories, concepts and examples from STEM teacher education, eds Selter, Chr., Hußmann, St., Hößle, C., Knipping, Chr., Lengnink, K., Michaelis, J. , 19-38. Münster/New York: Waxmann.
• von Aufschnaiter, C., Selter, C., and Michaelis, J. 2017. Using vignettes to develop diagnostic and support competences - Conceptual considerations and examples from STEM teacher education. In Diagnosis and support of heterogeneous learning groups: Theories, concepts and examples from STEM teacher education, eds Selter, Chr., Hußmann, St., Hößle, C., Knipping, Chr., Lengnink, K. and Michaelis, J., 58-106. Münster/New York: Waxmann.
• Michaelis, J. and Schlüter, A. M. 2014. Promotion of internally differentiated components in chemistry teacher training. In Diagnostik für lernwirksamen Unterricht, ed. Fischer, A., Hößle, C., Jahnke-Klein, S., Kiper, H., Komorek, M., Michaelis, J., Niesel, V. and Sjuts, J., 176-200. Hohengehren: Schneider.
• Michaelis, J., Schmidt, D., Mowka, M.-A. and Achtermann, K. 2012. Further training and networks - support measures for implementing the chemistry core curriculum in Lower Saxony. In Lehrerprofessionalisierung wissenschaftlich begleiten - Strategien und Methoden, ed. Kobarg, M., Fischer, C., Dalehefte, I. M., Trepke, F. and Menk, M., 103-115. Münster: Waxmann.
• Michaelis, J. 2011. From regular lessons to teaching-learning laboratories: Support options for schools and teacher training from the chemistry workshop. In Lehr-Lern-Labore und ihre Bedeutung für Schule und Lehrerbildung. Eine Bestandsaufnahme im Verbundprojekt OLAW, ed. Fischer, A., Niesel, V. and Sjuts, J., 85-91. Oldenburg: BIS-Verlag.
• Michaelis, J., Mowka, M.-A. and Schmidt, D. 2010. How Can a Multiplication In-Service Training System Facilitate the Implementation Process of Standard-based Teaching. In Contemporary Science Education - Implications from Science Education Research about Orientations, Strategies and Assessment, Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften, Ed. Eilks, I. and Ralle, B., 157-168. Aachen: Shaker.
• Parchmann, I., Bernholt, S., Christiansen, D., Fach, M., Freienberg, J., Kandt, W., Martensen, M., Menthe, J., Schmidt, S., Schmidt, D., Steinhoff, B. and Wloka, K. 2008. New structures in the education system - consequences of and for chemistry in context. In Chemie im Kontext - Von der Innovation zur nachhaltigen Verbreitung eines Unterrichtsskonzepts, ed. Demuth, R., Gräsel, C., Parchmann, I. and Ralle,B., 147-180. Münster: Waxmann.
• Gräsel, C., Pröbstel, Chr., Freienberg, J. and Parchmann, I. 2007. Fostering Collaboration among Secondary School Science Teachers. In Studies on the educational quality of schools. The final report on the DFG Priority Programme, Ed. Prenzel, M. 157-173. Münster: Waxmann.
• Gräsel, C., Pröbstel, Chr., Freienberg, J. and Parchmann, I. 2006. Encouraging co-operation among teachers in the context of in-service training. In Studies on the educational quality of schools. Final report of the DFG Priority Programme, ed. Prenzel, M. and Allolio-Näcke, L., 310-329. Münster: Waxmann.

Journal articles

• Michaelis, J., Dressler, J.-K. and Stern, F. 2018. Training and further education of trainee teachers. Journal for Teacher Education 4/2018: 34-39.
• Michaelis, J., Schubert, Th. and Stern, F. 2016. Mentor qualification GHR 300: Reflectively accompanying student teachers in their learning during practical phases SEMINAR 2/2016: 150-157.
• Collin, Chr., Siebels, S., Michaelis, J., Flint, A. and Parchmann, I. 2010. Adhesives - A motivating approach to the repetition and linking of basic chemical concepts and competences? PdN-ChiS 3/59: 30-36.
• Michaelis, J. and Beckhaus, S. 2010. Seminar subject - Implementation possibilities of a new subject for the upper secondary level on the topic of nanotechnology. MNU Issue 3, 63rd vol.: 164-170.
• Freienberg, J. and Weiß, S. 2009. Biodiesel - a real alternative? Guided research and evaluation using the WebQuest method. NIU Chemistry Issue 113, 20th vol.: 35-39.
• Parchmann, I. and Freienberg, J. 2009. Educational standards, core curricula and teacher training - an overall concept for lesson development? PdN-ChiS 2/58: 11-17.
• Beeken, M. and Freienberg, J. 2008. Chemical show experiments at Christmas time. NIU Chemistry Issue 108, 19th vol.: 52-54.
• Freienberg, J. 2008. From baking to the reversibility of chemical reactions - formation and decomposition of Hirschhorn salt. NIU Chemistry Issue 104, 19th ed.: 10-13.
• Freienberg, J. and Beckhaus, S. 2008. Seminar subject - Implementation possibilities of a new subject for the upper secondary school on the topic of nanotechnology. MNU issue 8, 61st year: 480-487.
• Freienberg, J. and Mönich, B. 2008. Ester formation and decomposition - Extension of the experimental spectrum by the esterification of citric acid and the hydrolysis of acetylsalicylic acid. NIU Chemistry Issue 104, 19th vol.: 40-45.
• Leppin, I., Voß, C., Freinberg, J., Evers, R. and Flint, A. 2008. Thermochromism - an old and new fascinating phenomenon. ChemKON 1/2008: 19-24.
• Parchmann, I., Bär, F. and Freienberg, J. 2008. Understanding and explaining reversibility and cyclic processes - tasks for learning and testing. NIU Chemie issue 104, 19th year: 26-30.
• Stöter, M., Freienberg, J. and Jansen, W. 2008. Coal to electricity - the direct conversion of carbon in a low-temperature fuel cell. ChemKON 4/2008: 162-170.
• Beeken, M., Freienberg, J. and Parchmann, I. 2007. The chemical reaction - an experimental teaching line. NIU Chemistry, Issue 100/101, 18th vol.: 65-69.
• Freienberg, J., Kandt, W., Schmidt, M., Hümme, M. and Parchmann, I. 2007. Understanding combustion - from phenomenon to basic concept of chemical reaction. NIU Chemistry Issue 100/101, Vol. 18: 70-75.
• Nashan, M., Freienberg, J. and Wittstock, G. 2007. The experiment - colour effects at the touch of a button. ChemKON 4/2007: 189-191.
• Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2006. "Neutral referees - skin-neutral - pH-neutral", building expertise in the teaching concept "Chemistry for life". NIU-Chemie issue 94/95, 17th year: 32-36.
• Lingel, A., Arndt, C., Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2006. esters of citric acid - chemistry for life in upper secondary school. PdN-ChiS 8/55: 41-44.
• Mönich, B., Winterboer, A. and Freienberg, J. 2006. The experiment - (In)visible secrets from the cleaning and medicine cupboard. ChemKON 3/2006: 197-198.
• Parchmann, I., Bünder, W., Demuth, R., Freienberg, J., Klüter, R. and Ralle, B. 2006. Learning lines for linking context learning and competence development. ChemKON 3/2006: 124-131.
• Neumann, K., Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2003. Soap made from butter and "Rohrfrei". ChemKON 3/2003: 143-144.
• Freienberg, J., Flint, A., Krüger, W. and Lange, G. 2002. "Chemistry for life" even at lower secondary level - is that possible? Part II. ChemKON 1/2002: 19-24.
• Schmidt, A., Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2002. "Baking powder" and the principle of Le Châtelier. ChemKON 3/2002: 142-143.
• Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2001. Illustrative water formation in a neutralisation reaction. ChemKON 1/2001: 32.
• Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2001. An alternative "fountain experiment". ChemKON 2/2001: 91.
• Freienberg, J., Flint, A., Krüger, W. and Lange, G. 2001. "Chemistry for life" even at lower secondary level - is it possible? Part I. ChemKON 2/2001: 67-75.
• Rossow, M., Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2001. Aludrox - Solubility, amphotericity and buffering effect using the example of an antacid. PdN-ChiS 7/50: 45-47.

Conference contributions

• Mowka, M.-A. and Michaelis, J. 2014. Planning behaviour of teachers to trigger the acquisition of knowledge. In Science education between science and subject teaching. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik in Munich 2013, ed. Bernholt, S. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Michaelis, J. and Burrichter, A. 2012. OLAW - Lehrerbildung im Verbund: Entwicklung von Diagnosekompetenz im chemiedidaktischen Kooperationsseminar für Lehramtsstudierenden und Referendare. In Science education as a contribution to shaping participatory democracy. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik in Oldenburg 2011, ed. Bernholt, S., 158-160. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Mowka, M.-A, and Michaelis, J. 2012. Teachers' planning behaviour for experimentation in chemistry lessons. In Science education as a contribution to shaping participatory democracy. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik in Oldenburg 2011, ed. Bernholt, S., 533-535. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Komorek, M. and Michaelis, J. 2011. joint project OLAW - Development of diagnostic and support competences. In Science education as a contribution to shaping participatory democracy. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik in Potsdam 2010, ed. Höttecke, D., 211-213. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Michaelis, J. and Mowka, M.-A. 2010. Multiplier training models for core curriculum implementation? In Developing scientific thinking between phenomena and systematics. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik in Dresden 2009, ed. Höttecke, D., 287-289. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Freienberg, J. and Parchmann, I. 2009. Implementation of the core curricula through teacher training? In Chemistry and physics didactics for teacher training. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik in Schwäbisch Gmünd 2008, ed. Höttecke, D., 330-332. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Freienberg, J., Parchmann, I., Pröbstel, Chr. and Gräsel, C. 2008. Teacher co-operation and the effectiveness of further training measures. In Competences, competence models, competence development. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik in Essen 2007, ed. Höttecke, D., 149-151. Münster: LIT-Verlag.

Teaching material

• Flint, A., Freienberg, J. et al. (Eds.). 2006. DVD teaching concept - Chemistry for life on the subject of "Acids-alkali salts". Cologne: Software Aulis Verlag Deubner. ISBN: 978-3-7614-2681-4