Dr. Simone Dunekacke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simone Dunekacke is an Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education Research at Freie Universität Berlin. Her academic focus lies in the field of Early Childhood Education, particularly relating to children's mathematical competencies from ages 0 to 6. She has contributed to several research projects, including FrühMaNawi, which explores the training of early childhood educators focusing on mathematical education. Dunekacke has a strong background in educational sciences, having completed her doctorate at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in 2016 with a dissertation that investigated the integration of mathematical education in everyday play situations. Additionally, she has held various research assistant positions at notable institutions, including the Leibniz-Institut for Science and Mathematics Education. Her publications address critical issues in educational psychology and the mathematical preparedness of preschool teachers, as well as empirical studies on children's mathematical learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-10-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Teaching and researching Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on mathematical competencies.

Research Assistant

2015-10-01 — 2018-09-30

Leibniz-Institut Science Mathematics Education • Berlin

Assisted in educational research projects related to mathematics education.

Research Assistant

2014-10-01 — 2015-09-30

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg • Oldenburg

Worked on research initiatives in educational sciences.

Research Assistant

2012-10-01 — 2012-09-30

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin • Berlin

Engaged in projects focusing on mathematics education.

Student Assistant

2010-11-01 — 2011-01-31

Universität Bremen • Bremen

Supported academic activities within the department.

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.