Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab

NEWS

New Publications

November 2024 2024

Ying, Y., & Tiemann, R. (2024a). A Comparative Analysis of Collaborative Problem-Solving Skills Between German and Chinese High School Students in Chemistry. Education Sciences, 14(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14111198

Ying, Y., & Tiemann, R. (2024b). Development of an assessment tool for collaborative problem-solving skills in chemistry. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43031-024-00116-6

Visiting Scholar

November 2024

We are very pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Dr. Sule Elmali from Sakarya University (Turkey) to T-CEL!

Prof. Elmali will work on the topic of gamification in university education with us for one year. She is particularly interested in how a problem-oriented game for chemistry lessons in elementary school should be designed so that aspects of critical thinking can be trained.

RESearch

Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Tiemann

Head of the Chemistry Education Lab

The research program of the Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab has a strong commitment to knowledge acquisition by problem solving. In quantitative studies with technology based tools the focus is on describing, assessing and supporting the fundamental mechanisms behind this process.

"We only think when we are confronted with problems."

(John Dewey)

Combined with the use of experiments and the use of mental models to understand core concepts of Chemistry, the research program empowers the Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab, theory-driven and empirically, to investigate students' thinking individually or in classrooms. Alumni group members serve as Professors, for Science Outreach Organizations or as Chemistry Teachers.

ACADEMICS

Bachelor

The Chemistry Education Lab at Humboldt-University serves more than 100 students at K-12 (Sekundarstufe) and primary level (Primarstufe) each year through a diverse portfolio of theoretical background knowledge and first practical learning experiences.

From students for students (in german): Video

Master

The professional learning program is designed to improve the skills and competencies in creating innovative learning environments and to learn first teaching experiences. Up to 10 students per year have the chance to finish their studies in T-CEL with a thesis (M.Ed.).