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Katja Heim is a Professor of English Language Teaching at the Free University of Berlin. Since 2024, she has been leading the department focusing on English didactics. Previously, she held positions as an academic senior advisor at the University of Duisburg-Essen and as a visiting professor in English didactics in various universities, including Greifswald and Wuppertal. Katja earned her doctorate in English and Chemistry teaching from the University of Duisburg-Essen, where she later served as a scientific associate. Her work emphasizes the importance of social inclusion in English education, promoting learner autonomy and using hybrid and digital learning environments. Katja is actively involved in educational research and has published numerous studies and contributions to the field of language teaching, with a focus on project-oriented teacher education and teacher autonomy. She is dedicated to enhancing the English learning experience in both primary and secondary education and involves herself in various educational committees.
Free University of Berlin • Berlin
Leading the department of English language teaching.
University of Duisburg-Essen • Duisburg
Focused on English didactics and involved in teacher education.
University of Greifswald • Greifswald
Lectured on English didactics.
Bergische Universität Wuppertal • Wuppertal
Focused on English didactics.
University of Duisburg-Essen • Duisburg
Taught and researched in English didactics.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.