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Prof. Dietmar Höttecke is a Professor of Physics Education at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, specifically within the Department of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education. His work focuses on language integration in STEM education, assessment literacy, and science media literacy. He leads the Physics Education Working Group, which develops innovative curricula addressing linguistic diversity and sustainability contexts.
Research Interests: His studies explore how language influences physics learning, particularly in multilingual classrooms. He investigates teacher noticing skills, decision-making processes in science education, and integrating climate change topics into school curricula. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from science education with practical classroom applications.
Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize linguistic challenges in physics assessments, pre-service teachers' pedagogical orientations, and societal impacts of social media on science communication. He also examines historical perspectives of science teaching and the role of experiments in fostering scientific understanding.
Professional Activities: Coordinates research projects like PhyDiv addressing language diversity in physics instruction. Advises on educational policy through publications and conferences. Active in teacher training programs, developing language-sensitive teaching materials and assessment tools.
Labs/Teams: Heads the Physics Education Working Group, collaborating with educators and researchers across Europe through initiatives like the HIPST project.
