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Prof. Dr. Ann-Katrin van den Ham is an Assistant Professor in Educational Science at the University of Hamburg, specializing in empirical methods in education and evaluation of educational systems. She holds a PhD from Leuphana University Lüneburg and has extensive research experience in mathematics education, textbook quality analysis, and early childhood development. Her work focuses on the role of educational resources, socio-economic impacts on learning, and validation of assessment tools.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Pedagogical Science, University of Groningen, Netherlands (2007–2010)
- Master of Science in Educational Science, University of Groningen (2010–2011)
- PhD in Education, Leuphana University Lüneburg (2012–2016)
Research Interests:
- Educational methods and empirical research design
- Impact of mathematics textbooks on student learning
- Early childhood mathematical competence and development
- Socio-economic influences on educational outcomes
- Validation of large-scale assessments (e.g., PISA, NEPS)
Publications: Her recent work explores AI in education, kindergarten mathematical competence structures, and textbook quality effects. Key themes include bridging educational theory and practice, addressing equity through resource analysis, and improving assessment methodologies.
Projects:
- MAMBO: Textbook effects on curriculum implementation
- Mathe macht stark: Mathematics support programs
- International collaborations on digital media in teacher education
Labs/Teams: Active in the General, Intercultural and International Comparative Education department at Hamburg, collaborating with institutions like the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education.
