Dr. Silja Rohr Mentele

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Silja Rohr-Mentele is a Senior Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Zurich's Institute of Education. Her research focuses on competence modeling, measurement, evaluation, and teacher education, utilizing innovative techniques such as eye-tracking. Prior to her current role, she was a scientific researcher in the Research and Development sector at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts from August 2021 to October 2023. She completed her doctoral studies in Educational Science at the University of Zurich, where she also worked as a doctoral candidate and scientific assistant in teacher education from September 2011 to July 2019. Silja has experience as a secondary school teacher in English and Computer Science in Zurich, and has also served as a tutor for the course 'Introduction to Vocational Pedagogy'. Silja holds a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Applied Sciences Zurich and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientific Researcher

2021-08-01 — 2023-10-01

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts • Lucerne

Conducted research and development in the field of education.

Doctoral Candidate/Scientific Assistant

2011-09-01 — 2019-07-01

University of Zurich • Zürich

Assisted in teacher education research.

Secondary School Teacher

2010-09-01 — 2019-08-01

Zürich • Zürich

Taught English and Computer Science.

Tutor

2010-08-01 — 2012-12-01

University of Zurich • Zürich

Tutored Introduction to Vocational Pedagogy course.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law