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Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Moser Opitz is a Full Professor of Special Education with a focus on Inclusion and Instruction Research at the University of Zurich. She leads the Institute of Educational Science and has held academic roles since 2010. Her research prioritizes inclusive education, mathematics learning difficulties (e.g., dyscalculia), and diagnostic tools for educational assessment. Key projects include SMILE (addressing mathematics difficulties in adolescents) and the Zurich Learning Progress Study (LEAPS), examining learning trajectories from kindergarten through compulsory schooling. She has authored over 100 publications, focusing on teacher training, special education practices, and social-emotional development in classrooms.
Education:
- 2000: Doctorate in Educational Science (University of Fribourg)
- 1991: Master's in Special Education (University of Fribourg)
- 1983: Primary School Teaching Certification
Research Interests: Moser Opitz investigates inclusive pedagogical strategies, early numerical competence, and systemic educational equity. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing teacher collaboration and contextual factors influencing student success.
Grants/Leadership: Active in Swiss National Science Foundation projects (e.g., SinuS analyzing secondary school inclusion). She directs the LEAPS consortium, combining interdisciplinary expertise from multiple Swiss universities. Her contributions include developing diagnostic tools like the BASIS-MATH-G series for early mathematics assessment.
Labs/Teams: Leads projects at the Institute of Educational Science, collaborating with experts in mathematics didactics, educational psychology, and teacher education.
