Heiko Krabbe

Heiko Krabbe is a Professor of Physics Education at Ruhr University Bochum, leading the Physics Education Group. He holds a seconded position in physics didactics at the University of Duisburg-Essen (AG Fischer) and teaches physics, mathematics, and music at Letmathe High School. His academic background includes a diploma in physics and teacher training from the University of Dortmund, a doctorate on 'Calculation of multipole moments using the basis set reduction method,' and additional studies in Practical Computer Science at Fernuniversität Hagen. He served as a Technical Project Manager in software engineering and legal trainee at Teacher Training College Hagen.

His research focuses on learning-process-oriented instruction, language integration in physics teaching, and diagnostic tools for educational assessment. Notable projects include the SchriFT initiative on writing competencies and cross-age peer tutoring in experiments. Krabbe has authored monographs on language education in inclusive schools and co-edited foundational texts in physics didactics. His work emphasizes bridging disciplinary knowledge with pedagogical innovation, particularly in multilingual and heterogeneous classrooms.

Key contributions include developing concept mapping tools for formative assessment, analyzing the impact of classroom language patterns on student learning, and evaluating teaching methods in extended lesson formats. His publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, addressing topics such as experimental protocol writing, competency testing in mechanics, and teacher training methodologies.