Hilde Köster

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hilde Köster is a full professor at the Free University of Berlin, Department of Education and Psychology, specializing in subject teaching and didactics with a focus on primary school education. She leads research and teaching initiatives in science education, teacher training, and inclusive gifted education.

Education

While specific degrees are not listed, her title Univ.-Prof. Dr. indicates she holds a doctoral degree and has completed the German habilitation or equivalent professorial qualification.

Research Interests

Her work centers on:

• Science and physics didactics in primary education
• Inclusive gifted education and diagnostics
• Teacher training via innovative lab-based formats
• Computational thinking and digital literacy in primary education
• Inquiry-based science learning (IBSL)
• STEM education and curriculum development

Research Trends

Her recent publications emphasize diagnostic tools for scientific talent, computational thinking in teacher education, and adaptive learning environments. She integrates digital technologies with pedagogical innovation, particularly through Lehr-Lern-Labore (teaching-learning labs).

Grants & Projects

• DiaMINT – BMBF-funded project within Leistung macht Schule (LemaS)
• K2teach – BMBF Quality Initiative Teacher Education
• FU.MINT – Deutsche Telekom Stiftung initiative
• CorExplor – Cornelsen Verlag collaboration
• SeBuS – Berlin Senate urban school development project
• DoInG – Informatics in primary education

Labs & Teams

She directs and collaborates within Lehr-Lern-Labore at the Free University of Berlin, integrating primary teacher education with research-based practice. These labs serve as both research environments and training grounds for future educators.