About
Dr. Sebastian Boller is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Educational Science, Ruhr University Bochum, within the Faculty of Philosophy and Education. He specializes in educational inequality, school development, and pedagogical practice. His work bridges empirical research with practical teaching strategies, focusing on heterogeneous classrooms and project-based methodologies.
Education:
- Studied Education at Universities of Regensburg and Bielefeld
- Specialized in Psychology, Sociology, Youth/Adult/Further Education, and Media Education
- Doctorate (2008) from Bielefeld University: Dissertation titled "Cooperative School-Internal Evaluation and School Development. Framework Conditions, Processes, and Structural Problems of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Evaluation Projects Using the Bielefeld Oberstufen-Kolleg as an Example"
Professional Experience:
- 2003–2014: Worked at Bielefeld University’s Oberstufen-Kolleg (experimental school in North Rhine-Westphalia), focusing on teacher training and school development
- 2014–Present: Senior Lecturer at Ruhr University Bochum
Research Projects:
- Educational biographical boundaries between dropout and completion
- Heterogeneity and inclusion challenges in upper secondary education
- Individual support strategies for academic success in heterogeneous classrooms
- Project-based teaching in teacher training
Memberships:
- German Society for Educational Science (Commissions: School Research & Didactics, Professional Research & Teacher Training)
- Society for Media Education and Communication Culture (Federal Republic of Germany)
Consultation Hours: Tuesdays 11-12 AM and Thursdays 4-5 PM (by appointment via email).
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