Birgit Weusmann
Birgit Weusmann
Dr Birgit Weusmann
Main areas of work
- Biology-related teaching in the field
- Research-based learning in biology teaching
- Teaching-learning laboratories as practical elements in teacher training
- Coordination of the Green School as a teaching-learning laboratory and out-of-school learning location
Vita
1990: A-levels, then voluntary ecological year (Bioland farm).
Until 1999: Study of biology (diploma) at the Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg. Topic of the diploma thesis: Phosphate efficiency in Plantago.
Until 2006: Worked as a research assistant at the University of Oldenburg, assisting in various projects in education (subject teaching), biology and landscape ecology, assisting in teaching
2007-2009: Research assistant at Vechta University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Didactics of Natural Sciences, Physical Education and Mathematics: Coordination of the DBU-funded project "The School Garden Laboratory", a joint project of biology and physical education.
Until 2013: PhD at the Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Institute of Education (Prof. Dr. Astrid Kaiser); topic: "Beliefs about outdoor teaching among prospective biology and physical education teachers"; disputation: June 2013
Since 2010: Worked as a research assistant, since April 2011 as a teacher for special tasks at the University of Oldenburg, Institute of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Biology Didactics Working Group: Coordinator of the "Green School" at the Oldenburg Botanical Garden