Dr. Dirk Krüger

Professor

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Biography

Professor Dirk Krüger specializes in Biology Education Didactics at the Freie Universität Berlin. Since 2004, he has held this position, focusing on the teaching and learning process in biology. He has previously worked as a Junior Professor and as a research assistant in biology didactics at Hannover University. Krüger's research interests include modeling competencies in science education, conceptual change theories in biology learning, and the impact of student conceptions on scientific reasoning. He has authored numerous publications in leading education journals and has been involved in multiple national and international conferences related to science education. In addition to his academic work, Krüger has contributed to developing diagnostic instruments and teaching strategies to enhance biological understanding among pre-service teachers. His courses often involve practical elements and emphasize the integration of scientific modeling in biology lessons to improve teaching effectiveness.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-03-22 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Professor for Biology Education, focusing on didactics in biological sciences.

Junior Professor

2003-05-01 — 2004-03-21

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Focusing on the didactics of biology education.

Research Assistant

1997-08-01 — 2003-04-30

Hannover University • Hannover, Germany

Worked in the Department of Biology Didactics.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.