Thomas Amend

Thomas Amend is a researcher in the Didactics of Geography department at the University of Würzburg's Faculty of Philosophy. His work focuses on innovative teaching methods and curriculum development for geography education in grades 5–9, with a particular emphasis on cooperative learning and heterogeneous learning groups.

His research includes the development and testing of geographical teaching concepts, integration of cross-subject elements in geography, and implementation of self-directed learning frameworks. He has contributed to methodological advancements through publications in 'Schulmagazin 5-10' covering problem-solving techniques, simulation games, and environmental education.

Amend is actively involved in teacher training, serves as a second examiner for the First State Examination in pedagogy, and contributes to the editorial board of the educational journal 'Schulmagazin 5-10'. His team operates in Building 86 at the Hubland North campus in Würzburg.