Professor Dr. Drorit Lengyel

Biography

Drorit Lengyel is a Professor of Educational Science with a focus on multilingual contexts at the University of Hamburg. She has extensive experience in language diagnostics, bi/multilingualism, and diversity education. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Junior Professor at the University of Cologne, focusing on language diagnostics in multicultural settings. Her research interests encompass language education, intercultural education, and formative assessment in multilingual environments, highlighted by her contributions to various projects that support children with immigrant backgrounds. She is also involved in curriculum development for teacher education programs, emphasizing multilingualism and language education. Her editorial work includes serving as a co-editor for academic journals and publication series related to intercultural education. Dr. Lengyel's academic qualifications include a PhD from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, specializing in language pathology and psycholinguistics. She has been instrumental in various research projects funded by German educational bodies, exploring the challenges of linguistic diversity in educational institutions. Through her career, she has contributed significantly to the academic discourse on educating multilingual learners and advocating for inclusive educational practices.

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