• 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)

Editors

• Bendick, C., Feldmann, H., Horstmeyer, J., von Meien, J., Michaelis, J., Nakamura, Y., Schmidt, B., Schünemann, C. (Eds.). 2020. Netzwerke: A journal on successful educational networking by teacher training centres 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 for 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. Assessment for Effective Teaching. Hohengehren: Schneider.

Book chapters

• Fischer, A., Hößle, C., Krause, U.-M., Michaelis, J. and Niesel, V. 2017. Curricular integration and didactic-methodological design of subject-specific and educational science training sequences for developing diagnostic competence. In Diagnosis and Support for 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. Subject-specific pedagogical perspectives on the development of key skills for support-oriented assessment. In Diagnosis and Support for 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.
• by Aufschnaiter, C., Selter, C., and Michaelis, J. 2017. The use of vignettes to develop diagnostic and support skills – 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. Promoting elements of internal differentiation in chemistry teacher training. In *Diagnostics for Effective Teaching*, 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. Professional development and networks – support measures for the implementation of the core curriculum for chemistry in Lower Saxony. In Scientific Support for Teacher Professionalisation – Strategies and Methods, eds. Kobarg, M., Fischer, C., Dalehefte, I. M., Trepke, F. and Menk, M., 103–115. Münster: Waxmann.
• Michaelis, J. 2011. From Regular Lessons to Teaching and Learning Laboratories: Support Options for Schools and Teacher Training from the Chemistry Workshop. In ‘Teaching and Learning Laboratories and Their Significance for Schools and Teacher Education: A Stocktaking within the OLAW Joint Project’, eds. 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. by 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 Chemistry in Context – From Innovation to the Sustainable Dissemination of a Teaching Concept, eds. 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., pp. 157–173. Münster: Waxmann.
• Gräsel, C., Pröbstel, Chr., Freienberg, J. and Parchmann, I. 2006. Encouraging co-operation among teachers within the framework of professional development . In Studies on the educational quality of schools. Final report of the DFG Priority Programme, ed. by Prenzel, M. and Allolio-Näcke, L., 310–329. Münster: Waxmann.

Journal articles

• Michaelis, J., Dressler, J.-K. and Stern, F. 2018. Initial and further education of trainee teachers. Journal of Teacher Education 4/2018: 34–39.
• Michaelis, J., Schubert, Th. and Stern, F. 2016. Mentor training GHR 300: Providing reflective support to trainee teachers during practical placements SEMINAR 2/2016: 150–157.
• Collin, Chr., Siebels, S., Michaelis, J., Flint, A. and Parchmann, I. 2010. Adhesives – A motivating approach to revising and linking basic chemical concepts and skills? PdN-ChiS 3/59: 30–36.
• Michaelis, J. and Beckhaus, S. 2010. Seminar subject – Options for implementing a new upper-secondary school subject on the topic of nanotechnology. MNU Issue 3, Vol. 63: 164–170.
• Freienberg, J. and Weiß, S. 2009. Biodiesel – a genuine alternative? Guided research and evaluation using the WebQuest method. NIU Chemistry Issue 113, Vol. 20: 35–39.
• Parchmann, I. and Freienberg, J. 2009. Educational standards, core curricula and teacher training – an overarching concept for teaching development? PdN-ChiS 2/58: 11–17.
• Beeken, M. and Freienberg, J. 2008. Demonstration chemistry experiments for the Christmas season. NIU Chemistry Issue 108, Vol. 19: 52–54.
• Freienberg, J. 2008. From baking to the reversibility of chemical reactions – the formation and decomposition of ammonium carbonate. NIU Chemie Issue 104, Vol. 19: 10–13.
• Freienberg, J. and Beckhaus, S. 2008. Seminar module – Options for implementing a new subject for upper secondary school on the topic of nanotechnology. MNU Issue 8, Vol. 61: 480–487.
• Freienberg, J. and Mönich, B. 2008. Ester Formation and Decomposition – Expanding the Range of Experiments through the Esterification of Citric Acid and the Hydrolysis of Acetylsalicylic Acid. NIU Chemistry Issue 104, Vol. 19: 40–45.
• Leppin, I., Voß, C., Freinberg, J., Evers, R. and Flint, A. 2008. Thermochromism – an old yet fascinating phenomenon. ChemKON 1/2008: 19–24.
• Parchmann, I., Bär, F. and Freienberg, J. 2008. Understanding and explaining reversibility and cyclic processes – exercises for learning and assessment. NIU Chemistry Issue 104, Vol. 19: 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 programme. NIU Chemistry Issue 100/101, Vol. 18: 65–69.
• Freienberg, J., Kandt, W., Schmidt, M., Hümme, M. and Parchmann, I. 2007. Understanding Combustion – From Phenomenon to the Basic Concept of the 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 arbiters – skin-neutral – pH-neutral’, developing subject-specific competence in the ‘Chemistry for Life’ teaching concept. NIU Chemistry Issue 94/95, Vol. 17: 32–36.
• Lingel, A., Arndt, C., Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2006. Esters of citric acid – Chemistry for Life in upper secondary education. PdN-ChiS 8/55: 41–44.
• Mönich, B., Winterboer, A. and Freienberg, J. 2006. The Experiment – (In)visible secrets from the cleaning cupboard and medicine cabinet. ChemKON 3/2006: 197–198.
• Parchmann, I., Bünder, W., Demuth, R., Freienberg, J., Klüter, R. and Ralle, B. 2006. Learning pathways linking contextual learning and skills 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 in lower secondary school – is that possible? Part II. ChemKON 1/2002: 19–24.
• Schmidt, A., Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2002. ‘Baking powder’ and Le Châtelier’s principle. ChemKON 3/2002: 142–143.
• Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2001. A clear demonstration of 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 in lower secondary school – is that possible? Part I. ChemKON 2/2001: 67–75.
• Rossow, M., Freienberg, J. and Flint, A. 2001. Aludrox – solubility, amphoterism and buffering action using the example of an antacid. PdN-ChiS 7/50: 45–47.

Conference papers

• Mowka, M.-A. and Michaelis, J. 2014. Teachers’ planning strategies for guiding the acquisition of knowledge. In Science Education between Science and Subject-Specific Teaching. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society for the Didactics of Chemistry and Physics in Munich 2013, ed. Bernholt, S. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Michaelis, J. and Burrichter, A. 2012. OLAW – Collaborative Teacher Training: Developing Diagnostic Competence in a Cooperative Seminar on Chemistry Didactics for Teacher Training Students and Trainee Teachers. In Science Education as a Contribution to the Shaping of Participatory Democracy. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society for the Didactics of Chemistry and Physics in Oldenburg 2011, ed. S. Bernholt, pp. 158–160. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Mowka, M.-A., and Michaelis, J. 2012. Teachers’ planning practices for conducting experiments in chemistry lessons. In Science Education as a Contribution to the Shaping of Participatory Democracy. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society for the Didactics of Chemistry and Physics in Oldenburg 2011, ed. S. Bernholt, 533–535. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Komorek, M. and Michaelis, J. 2011. The OLAW joint project – developing diagnostic and support skills. In Science Education as a Contribution to the Shaping of Participatory Democracy. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society for the Didactics of Chemistry and Physics in Potsdam 2010, ed. Höttecke, D., 211–213. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Michaelis, J. and Mowka, M.-A. 2010. Training models for multipliers on the implementation of the core curriculum? In The Development of Scientific Thinking between Phenomena and Systematics. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society for the Didactics of Chemistry and Physics 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 Society for the Didactics of Chemistry and Physics in Schwäbisch Gmünd 2008, ed. Höttecke, D., 330–332. Münster: LIT-Verlag.
• Freienberg, J., Parchmann, I., Pröbstel, Chr. and Gräsel, C. 2008. Teacher collaboration and the effectiveness of professional development measures. In Competences, Competence Models, Competence Development. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society for the Didactics of Chemistry and Physics 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 topic of ‘Acids, Bases and Salts’. Cologne: Software Aulis Verlag Deubner. ISBN: 978-3-7614-2681-4