Astrid Menninga

Dr. Astrid Menninga is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in Special Needs Education with a focus on teacher-student interaction dynamics in science and language education. Her work emphasizes early childhood education, particularly in kindergarten and primary school settings.

Her research explores topics such as syntactic complexity in real-time interactions, video feedback interventions for teachers, and the bidirectional dynamics of language complexity between educators and students. Key contributions include studies on improving language use in science lessons through professional development programs and analyzing interaction patterns during educational interventions.

Menninga has received the Aanjaagfonds Universiteit van het Noorden Fellowship (2023) for her impactful research. She actively engages in outreach activities, including workshops and presentations on science education and language integration in classrooms.

Her academic writings span journals like Research in Science Education and Language Learning, reflecting her commitment to advancing pedagogical practices through empirical research. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in quality education and inclusive learning environments.