Christian Mathis

Prof. Christian Mathis is a Professor for General Studies Education (history, social studies, and science education) specializing in elementary, pre-primary, and primary school education. He leads the Chair of Teaching and Learning of Specialist Subjects at Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW).
Contact: +41 61 228 52 53 | christian.mathis@fhnw.ch | Liestal-B007, Benzburweg 30, 4410 Liestal

Education:

• Lic. phil. (MPhil) in History and Educational Sciences, University of Fribourg (Switzerland)
• Dr. phil. (PhD) in History Education, University of Oldenburg (Germany)

Research Focus:

• Students' historical conceptions (e.g., French Revolution, Holocaust)
• 'Educational Reconstruction Model' for improving history/social science teaching
• Primary/secondary school history and social studies pedagogy
• Multiperspectivity and perspective-taking in education

Professional Background: Combines teaching experience in Switzerland with academic research. Active in teacher education programs and phenomenon-orientated learning methodologies.